Canada says legal weed added $9.1 billion to the economy. But behind the GDP spin is a collapsing system where small growers get crushed, megacorps eat everything, and the product gets worse. Legalization was supposed to fix the market. Instead, it handed it over to the highest bidder and called that progress.
Stash and Snitch: Why Reddit’s Weed Confessionals Are a Trap
Users think Reddit is a safe space for stoner stories. It’s not. With IP logs, subpoenas, and deleted posts preserved on request, digital weed culture has become a self-incrimination trap. Pot Culture exposes the myth of anonymity and the real risks of online oversharing.
Thailand Got High On Its Own Supply
Thailand promised a green revolution, but delivered chaos. After a wild two-year run as Asia’s weed haven, the country is now rolling it back hard. With new laws restricting cannabis to medical use only, thousands of dispensaries face extinction, and global smugglers are getting caught. This is what happens when a country legalizes first and figures out the rules later.
$24.7 Billion Later, Legal Weed’s Massive Tax Haul Is Getting Harder to Ignore
Legal cannabis has generated nearly $25 billion in tax revenue, with $4.4 billion collected in 2024 alone. States benefit significantly, funding various community programs. However, equity issues remain, as many who contributed to legalization are still marginalized. The promise of justice is overshadowed by bureaucracy and economic barriers for legacy growers.
Looks Like Cola, Tastes Like Bud: Haribo’s Accidental High
Haribo recalled its Happy Cola gummies in the Netherlands after reports of cannabis contamination left some consumers, including kids, feeling dizzy. The media lost its mind, lawsuits are brewing, and we’re just here wondering if they need help “disposing” of the evidence. A sharp look at panic, edibles, and the gummy-shaped gray area between outrage and overreaction.
High Cuisine: A Fully Infused Summer Dinner Party You’ll Actually Remember
Pot Culture Magazine presents a sophisticated three-course cannabis-infused meal, emphasizing flavorful dishes and accurate dosing. The menu includes an heirloom tomato salad, spaghetti with infused oil, and no-bake blueberry cheesecake jars, each offering distinct THC levels. This shift showcases cannabis cuisine's evolution beyond novelty, focusing on quality ingredients and taste.