Category: News
Study: CBD Can Treat Heroin Addiction
CBD, a non-psychoactive component of the cannabis and hemp plants, can be used to help treat heroin addiction according to a new study. Researchers in New York found that CBD – also known as cannabidiol – can reduce drug cravings in heroin addicts. This increasingly popular health supplement is being used by consumers to treat
Great-Grandmother Arrested at Disney World for Possessing CBD Oil
A 69-year-old great-grandmother was arrested in front of Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World for possession of CBD oil. No we are not making this up. Hester Burkhalter, the great-grandmother who was simply trying to enjoy a family vacation, was using the CBD oil upon recommendation of her doctor in North Carolina. She told Fox
FDA Approves Phillip Morris’ IQOS Heat-Not-Burn Device: Here’s When You Can Buy it
The Food and Drug Administration has just cleared Phillip Morris International and its U.S. partner Altria to start selling the IQOS heat-not-burn device in the United States. Phillip Morris had previously submitted two different applications for the device: one to sell it and one to market it as safer than combustible cigarettes. The first application,
Harvard Vaping Study Claims Popular Vaping Products Contain These Toxins
Popular vaping products may be contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins, according to a new study conducted by Harvard. The study looked at 75 of the most popular vaping products from 2013 (why 2013?!). The research team found that 23% contained traces of endotoxin and 81% contained traces of glucan. Endotoxins are found on Gram-negative
Teen Social Media “Celebrities” Like Zoe Laverne are Getting Caught Vaping
According to the FDA, we’re currently in the midst of a “teen vaping epidemic”. While the debate has mainly revolved around how we can prevent underage users from buying vapes, the question of why teens want to vape in the first place isn’t discussed as frequently. Understandably so. It can be hard for most older
Carl’s Jr. Will Sell a CBD Cheeseburger on 4/20 for $4.20
Carl’s Jr. is making history this upcoming 4/20 by offering a CBD-infused burger for the low price of $4.20. On Saturday, Carls Jr. will unveil the “Rocky Mountain High: Cheeseburger Delight” at a single restaurant in Denver. With this one-day-only test, Carls Jr. will become the first company in the world to sell a CBD-infused
Kiradech Aphibarnrat is the Biggest Cloud Chaser in Golfing
If you’ve been following golf closely over the past few years, you’ve definitely heard of Kiradech Aphibarnrat. The widely-loved pro golfer has been called “the most interesting man in golf” and “Asia’s John Daly”. Aphibarnrat plays all over the world on multiple tours and has gained a reputation for his hilarious interviews and likable personality.
Did Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson Take CBD at the Masters?
Tiger Woods’ victory at the Masters is a comeback story for the ages. After a series of scandals and losses, Tiger was back in perfect form at the 2019 Masters, securing a victory reminiscent of 20 years ago. Except for one minor detail: his gum-chewing habit. Did Tiger Woods chew CBD gum at the Masters?
These Three Companies are Being Sued Over a Vape Pen Explosion
Three different companies are facing a lawsuit from 25-year-old David Bishop of Cordova, TN, who claims that they are responsible for a vape pen that exploded in his face. Before going to work one morning last year, Bishop claims that he decided to use an e-cigarette. According to his lawsuit, when he placed the device
Walgreens and CVS Will Sell CBD in These States
Two of the largest drugstore chains in the United States have recently announced that they will begin selling CBD in select stores in certain states. CBD, also known as Cannabidiol, comes from the hemp plant; a close relative of the marijuana plant. While marijuana contains CBD, it also contains the psychoactive substance THC, which causes
Why is Kim Kardashian Having a CBD-Themed Baby Shower?
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting their fourth child. The baby, who will be born via surrogate, will join his oddly-named siblings North, Chicago, and Saint. But the most noteworthy aspect of the upcoming birth is the baby shower. Why? Well Kim Kardashian decided that she wants the baby shower to be a more
Sophie Turner Spotted Vaping With a Juul
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner was at a New York Rangers game a couple weeks ago when the Jumbotron focused in on her. Without skipping a beat, she chugged a glass of red wine for the camera and the crowd went crazy. But more relevant to vape nerds like us, it turns out that
Video: Mike Tyson Calls CBD a “Miracle Oil”
In the latest episode of Joey Diaz’s podcast The Church of What’s Happening Now, former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson discussed his new weed business. The discussion between him and Joey Diaz quickly turned to CBD, also known as cannabidiol. Joey Diaz asked Tyson “You love CBD oil?” The champ replied “Yeah, I think it’s
Introducing the New Vapor Vanity Podcast
We’ve been reporting on the latest vaping news and product reviews for over four years now. We’re always looking for more ways to reach our growing audience of vape and CBD enthusiasts. This is why we launched our YouTube channel last year and it’s why we’re excited to announce our newest project: The Vapor Vanity
How the New FDA E-Cig Regulations Will Affect YOU
The FDA released a policy draft on Wednesday with the goal of preventing e-cigarettes from getting into the hands of children. Flavored e-juices could be pulled from the market as a result. The draft compliance policy is undergoing a 30 day comment period. Once the regulations are finalized, the FDA would take action against stores
Medical Journal: Scans Show Lung Cancer Patient’s Tumors Shrink After Taking CBD Oil
An 81-year-old cancer patient who was told that his cancer would eventually kill him saw his tumors shrink after taking drops of CBD oil every day. The unidentified patient refused chemotherapy and other traditional treatments in favor of a controversial new strategy: Taking CBD on a daily basis for three months. Although Cannabidiol hasn’t been
Martha Stewart Joins Canopy Growth to Create Line of CBD Products
Martha Stewart, the popular TV personality and retail executive, just announced that she’s partnering with Canopy Growth to release her first line of CBD products. “I am delighted to establish this partnership with Canopy Growth and share with them the knowledge I have gained after years of ‘doing it all,’” Stewart said in a statement.
Why is Juul Suing Over This Cartoon Monster?
Juul Labs, maker of the world’s most popular e-cigarette, is suing four more companies for trademark infringement. The suit alleges that four New Jersey-based companies – one of them called Juul Monster – infringed on Juul’s trademarks. One aspect of the lawsuit revolves around the company’s use of a cartoon logo known as the Juul
Juul Releases First Official Study Showing That Juuling is Safer Than Smoking
Juul released limited results from their first-ever clinical trial on Saturday. The company, which has gained a reputation for aggressively marketing their pod-based e-cigarettes to teens, claims that the results show that using a Juul is much safer than using cigarettes. The company presented a summary poster of the results of the clinical trial to
Video: What Does Pork From Marijuana-Fed Pigs Taste Like?
On Season 1 Episode 21 of the food show Prime Time, hosts Ben and Brent visited Moto Perpetuo farm and feasted on pork from weed-fed pigs. Gives a whole new meaning to “pot roast”?. According to the chefs, the pork doesn’t have any cannabis flavor to it, but instead it tastes like the animal is
Juul Projects Sales of $3.4 Billion, Despite Teen Vaping Controversy
Juul saw a decline in sales during the last quarter after removing flavored pods from US retail stores, but that is expected to be nothing more than a minor setback. Juul is forecasting $3.4 billion in annual revenue for 2019. This eye-popping number is almost triple what the company earned last year, according to a
Terrifying Video: Vape Battery Causes Fire ON A PLANE
An overheated vape battery caused a small fire in an overhead luggage bin, delaying a flight from New York’s LaGuardia to Houston. The incident occurred on Wednesday during the boarding of a SkyWest flight that was operating as a Delta connection. A terrifying video shows flight attendants using a fire extinguisher to put out the
Blink 182 Drummer Travis Barker Uses CBD to Treat Rare Condition: “I Love CBD”
In a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker talked about his love for CBD. After a discussion about how he used to tape weed to his nuts during international tours, the popular drummer talked about how he stopped smoking weed after a possible cancer scare. According to Barker, CBD
Vape Pen Explosion Cuts Artery and Kills Man in Texas
A 24-year-old man died last week in Texas when a vape pen exploded, cutting through his carotid artery and covering his grandmother’s car with blood. William Brown died after his left carotid artery was severed due to trauma from the explosion. He had just purchased the e-cigarette from Smoke and Vape DZ, a B&M vape