Posts By: Raylan Campbell

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Brief Bio:

Raylan's goal is to illuminate the dark areas of cannabis lore and show the world there is no THC crazed monster lurking under the bed, waiting to steal our children. Cannabis is powerfully effective and safe. It should be treated accordingly. Raylan lives in Seattle.

December 16, 2013
12/16/2013
American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Classifies Cannabis as a “Botanical Medicine”

American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Classifies Cannabis as a “Botanical Medicine”

In a great stride for the future of medical cannabis, the AHP (American Herbal Pharmacopoeia), who’s mission is “to promote the responsible use of herbal products and...
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December 5, 2013
12/05/2013
The Virtues of Restraint: Delayed Cannabis Consumption

The Virtues of Restraint: Delayed Cannabis Consumption

At my previous place of employment, I was under challenged and overqualified for the job. I’m not knocking the position, it was a fine job, in a...
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December 4, 2013
12/04/2013
Jose Mujica, 2016! His Vision for Cannabis in Uruguay

Jose Mujica, 2016! His Vision for Cannabis in Uruguay

  Ok, let’s start a petition to allow Uruguayan nationals to become president. Actually, can we just kidnap Jose Mujica and get him on deck for 2016?...
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December 2, 2013
12/02/2013
Thurmond, Browner: More NFL Players Suspended for Cannabis

Thurmond, Browner: More NFL Players Suspended for Cannabis

The Seahawks have a long and colorful history with violating the NFL’s league rules on substance abuse. In so far as the league is cracking down on PEDs,...
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November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
Can Cannabis Save the World?

Can Cannabis Save the World?

For this article, I go simply on faith and happily acknowledge that this is wholly unprovable, but I honestly believe that legalizing cannabis would be good for...
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November 11, 2013
11/11/2013
Republican Lawmaker Teams With Mormon Moms For Legal Cannabis Oil…In Utah

Republican Lawmaker Teams With Mormon Moms For Legal Cannabis Oil…In Utah

If anyone out there still doubts that marijuana legalization is gaining some serious traction, feast your eyes on this headline: “Utah Republican Lawmaker, Mormon Moms Fight For...
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November 8, 2013
11/08/2013
Cannabis 101: Choosing a Strain

Cannabis 101: Choosing a Strain

Another challenge facing the marijuana newcomer is choosing the proper strain. Frankly, this may not be too much of a concern when you’re just starting out. Similar...
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November 7, 2013
11/07/2013
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Banking Woes

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Banking Woes

In the usual fashion of one part progress to two parts regression, I have a story of weed woe to share. Two weeks ago, my dispensary was...
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November 7, 2013
11/07/2013
The Green Rush: Marijuana Set to Grow Faster Than Smartphones

The Green Rush: Marijuana Set to Grow Faster Than Smartphones

Legal cannabis is predicted to outpace the speed of global smart phone expansion. It is expected that more than $1.43 billion in legal cannabis will be sold...
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November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
Washington Liquor Control Board Wants to Ban Marijuana in Bars

Washington Liquor Control Board Wants to Ban Marijuana in Bars

I highly doubt I am the first to say it, but I am going to say it again: what in the clear blue f*#k is up with...
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October 29, 2013
10/29/2013
Legal Weed is the Cheapest Weed

Legal Weed is the Cheapest Weed

In what amounts to a collective “duh” moment for the non-cannabis enthusiasts out there, a recent study illustrated that marijuana is very expensive when it’s illegal. Not...
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October 28, 2013
10/28/2013
Michigan Medical Marijuana Couple Gets Their Daughter Back

Michigan Medical Marijuana Couple Gets Their Daughter Back

I feel like we often talk about how the justice system fails in regards to cannabis. To be fair, quite often, the justice system is a lit...
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October 25, 2013
10/25/2013
Washington State Liquor Board Goes for MMJ’s Throat

Washington State Liquor Board Goes for MMJ’s Throat

The Washington State Liquor Board is in the process of issuing its recommendations for how to regulate recreational marijuana use. This is, more or less, following the...
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October 24, 2013
10/24/2013
Cannabis 101: Where Does a Novice Begin?

Cannabis 101: Where Does a Novice Begin?

Should I smoke cannabis, vaporize it, eat it, drink it? Rub it on my skin? With the relatively recent legalization in Washington and Colorado and the growing...
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October 23, 2013
10/23/2013
Pierce County, WA Council Members Seek to Reinstall Prohibition

Pierce County, WA Council Members Seek to Reinstall Prohibition

Apparently inspired by the handful of elected officials in D.C. who brought our government to a dead stop, several Pierce County, WA council members are planning a...
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October 18, 2013
10/18/2013
Official Stoner Sport: Major League Ultimate Frisbee

Official Stoner Sport: Major League Ultimate Frisbee

I actually thought I was seeing things and/or so high I was actively creating my reality as I viewed it when I happened upon a website for...
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October 14, 2013
10/14/2013
How to Make Cannanaise: Marijuana Mayonnaise

How to Make Cannanaise: Marijuana Mayonnaise

As a sandwich aficionado, I cannot stress the importance of a good mayonnaise. I once knew an old man who referred to mayonnaise as “slider.” I agree....
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October 8, 2013
10/08/2013
Weedist Destinations: Mount Pilatus, Switzerland

Weedist Destinations: Mount Pilatus, Switzerland

In the light of Switzerland’s new law decriminalizing marijuana possession (up to 10 grams), I want to share one of my favorite places in the world: Mount...
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October 7, 2013
10/07/2013
Cannabis Cure: Restless Leg Syndrome

Cannabis Cure: Restless Leg Syndrome

Two weeks ago, after years of talking my face off about the benefits of cannabis, my parents finally agreed to try some tinctures. The original plan was...
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October 1, 2013
10/01/2013
NFL Needs More Transparency in Drug Policy, Says World Anti-Doping Agency

NFL Needs More Transparency in Drug Policy, Says World Anti-Doping Agency

The NFL and its players union doesn’t require players to disclose the substances for which they have tested positive. This is becoming more of an issue as...
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