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Illinois Senate views marijuana as opioid alternative

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois lawmakers are turning to marijuana to fight opioid abuse. The Senate voted 44-6 Thursday to allow doctors to prescribe…
The Rolling Stone Guide to Legal Pot: Nevada

The Rolling Stone Guide to Legal Pot: Nevada

On July 1st, 2017, Nevada became the fifth state to legalize recreational marijuana. Since then, plenty of places have cropped up where tourists and locals…
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Can Cannabis Be Used to Treat Menopause?

Hot flashes. Mood swings. Insomnia. Low sex drive. Depression. And that’s just some of the symptoms of menopause. When you read the entire list of…
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Long lines, big purchases mark first pot holiday with legal sales in Las Vegas

North Las Vegas resident Humberto Rodriguez and his girlfriend deliberated which strain of marijuana flower to purchase at Nuwu Cannabis Marketplace on…
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Where to Score 4/20 Deals and Meals

The forecast this Friday is hazy with a chance of clouds. 4/20 is upon us, and it’s the first time this storied stoner holiday is legal for recreational…
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Top 5 Video games to Play When You're High

Gaming and cannabis have a long and uncomplicated history together. Gaming is fun. Cannabis makes everything better. Hence, cannabis makes gaming even…
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Don’t drive high this 4/20: discounted Lyft and Uber rides, cops out in “full force”

With police out in full force this 4/20 weekend, a safe ride is 100 percent worth the cost — and the two car rideshare giants are taking the edge…
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Lyft Partners with Zero Fatalities and Essence Cannabis Dispensary for First 4/20

  This April 20th marks the first year that marijuana is legal in Las Vegas. To help keep our community safe, we’ve teamed up with Zero…
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Top 5 Gift Ideas for a Cannabis Enthusiast

4/20 is fast approaching, and that means there will be all types of celebrations happening around town. Now is the perfect time to give a gift to the…
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The history of 420

The History of 420: How Three Numbers Came to Represent All Things Cannabis No, it’s not the police radio code for cannabis. No, it’s not the date…
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The Best Portable Vaporizers of 2018

Looking for a portable vaporizer? You have your work cut out for you. The challenge is to find one that’s both high-quality and affordable.   But…
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5 Questions a Dispensary Consultant Will Ask to Help You Find the Right Product

At Essence, we offer the widest selection of cannabis products available anywhere in the city!   But that might be overwhelming to first-time…
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5 Great Ways to Spend 4/20 in Las Vegas

April 20, the official holiday for cannabis lovers everywhere, is only a few weeks away.   Where are you going to spend it?   Hopefully,…
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Commissioners debate standalone recreational marijuana stores

A proposal to block recreational-only marijuana stores from opening in unincorporated Clark County drew a tepid response from some county commissioners…
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Essence Products of the Month - April 2018

April’s a special time of the year. Spring is in full swing. People are tossing out old junk to make room for new, bigger, and better things. And…