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US States Still Putting People in Jail for Cannabis Use (2025 Update)

“88% of cannabis arrests in the U.S. are for simple possession and in some states, you can still go to jail for it.” That’s right. While dispensaries are booming and the legal cannabis industry is expected to hit $30 billion in sales by 2025, there are still thousands of Americans facing jail time for possessing…
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Germany’s Booming Cannabis Market: How the World’s Top Cannabis Importer Is Shaping the Industry

“Germany is currently importing over 30 tons of cannabis annually and it’s just getting started.” In 2025, Germany isn’t just making waves in Europe, it’s making history in the cannabis world. The country has officially become the largest importer of cannabis globally, a powerful shift that signals major changes for patients, businesses, and the future…
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Dope As Yola Hits 2 Million YouTube Subscribers, Lands Major Spotify Deal, & Rises as a cannabis celebrity.

In an era where content is ruled by ad budgets, algorithm shifts, and platform restrictions, Dope as Yola just made history: he became the first cannabis-focused YouTuber to hit 2 million subscribers, and shortly after, locked in a major distribution deal with Spotify for his growing podcast, Dope as Usual. This is more than a…
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Legacy Operators in Cannabis: Honoring the Roots of the Industry

“Before cannabis was legal, there were those who kept it alive.” Long before sleek packaging, compliance systems, and billion-dollar mergers, cannabis lived underground. It thrived in basements, backyards, forests, and street corners thanks to people now known as legacy operators. These aren’t just relics of a different era; they’re the pioneers, growers, caregivers, and advocates…
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Why Cannabis Is Replacing Opioids and Prescription Drugs

Across the U.S. and beyond, millions of people are trading in their prescription pills for cannabis. In fact, a recent 2024 study from Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research revealed that 82% of cannabis consumers are using it as a substitute for prescription medications especially opioids. The shift is not out of the blue, grounded in science,…
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How Multi-State Operators Are Destroying the Cannabis Industry

“The people who built this industry are being erased by those who never cared for it.” The cannabis industry was born in rebellion, a countercultural movement led by growers, healers, and activists who risked everything for the plant and its potential. But in 2025, the heart of that movement is under attack. The culprits? Multi-state…
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TREED’s Top 5 Ben & Jerry’s Flavors (That Hit Different)

Why Ben & Jerry’s Just Gets It At TREED, we appreciate more than just good cannabis, we also love brands that align with our values and our lifestyle. Ben & Jerry’s stands out for their bold stance on cannabis reform, their commitment to social justice, and, of course, their unbeatable ice cream. Whether you’re cooling…
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Racial Inequity in the Cannabis Industry

Why Equity Still Matters in a Billion-Dollar Cannabis Industry The U.S. cannabis market is on track to surpass $40 billion in annual revenue by 2025 yet communities devastated by decades of prohibition are still locked out of ownership, funding, and opportunity. While the industry celebrates record-breaking profits and growing public acceptance, Black and Brown entrepreneurs…
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What Are Cannabis Genetics? A Guide to Strains, Traits, and Cultivation

“Genetics loads the gun, environment pulls the trigger.” This famous phrase hits home for cannabis lovers, cultivators, and researchers alike. Whether you’re puffing on a gassy OG or enjoying the fruity punch of Zkittlez, what you’re really experiencing is the result of intricate cannabis genetics at work. In 2025, understanding cannabis genetics is more important…
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Thailand’s Cannabis Laws Are Changing Again in 2025

“Thailand was the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis but that celebration might be short-lived.” In 2022, Thailand made headlines worldwide by becoming the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis. Almost overnight, Bangkok saw dispensaries open, cannabis cafés emerge, and weed-friendly tourism boom. But fast forward to 2025 and everything’s changing again. Thailand is now…
