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Published on May 15, 2020 · Last updated March 10, 2023

Your dedicated resource to learn about marijuana, from legalization efforts and its history, to resources on consuming cannabis, growing it, and more.

Is weed legal in your state?

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Different ways to consume weed

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THC detox

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Smoking essentials

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Your guide to cannabis edibles

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More cannabis 101

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The origins of weed: How the plant spread across the world
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Learn how to grow your own weed

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Leafly’s guide to growing marijuana
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Legalization Guide

For a closer look at the types of legalization, check out our dedicated guides for each.

Recreational states

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Expand your mind with psychedelics

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How set and setting affect cannabis and psychedelic experiences

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