Drug Arrests; Marijuana Arrests Both Up Last Year, FBI Reports

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Drug Arrests; Marijuana Arrests Both Up Last Year, FBI Reports | Phillip Smith

Despite spreading marijuana legalization and despite a growing desire for new directions in drug policy, the war on drugs continues unabated. According to the FBI’s latest Uniform Crime Report, released Monday, overall drug arrests actually increased last year to 1.57 million, a jump of 5.63% over 2015. The increase includes marijuana arrests, which jumped by […]

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As Legalized Recreational Cannabis in Colorado Reaches its 18-Month Anniversary, Consumer Demand Grows for both High- and Low-end Marijuana Products

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Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) May 19, 2015

Colorado’s historic experiment with legalized, adult-use marijuana will soon reach its 18-month mark. The state’s successful program has brought cannabis out of the shadows, produced significant revenue and is also prompting industry experts to consider a widening trend; as the acceptance of legal recreational cannabis spreads across mainstream America.

“Production and demand will continue to increase as national legalization becomes a reality,” says Ryan Fox, founder and CEO of The Grass Station, one of oldest and largest cannabis dispensaries in Colorado.

“While that reality may be five or ten years down the road, you will see cannabis treated like a commodity in the markets,” he adds. “After all, we already see cannabis prices fluctuate throughout the year, from factors that are very similar to those that affect commodity futures in the financial markets.”

Fox sees a strong parallel between the legal marijuana industry and America’s wine producers when it comes to its consumer base, its production standards and quality control, as well as regarding its creative branding.

“Any great winery has an equally exceptional agricultural practice; a clean, efficient and well-organized vineyard,” he notes. “They take cost factors into account at every turn. And there’s also an element of style, a touch of creativity, when coming up with a great wine; just as there is with an excellent strain of cannabis.”

As with the wine industry, legal cannabis growers, producers and distributors are already catering to consumers across a wide range of budgets.

On any given day, Fox says, customers at The Grass Station can vary from consumers looking to spend under ten dollars for an afternoon’s diversion to connoisseurs wanting to try out a variety of the store’s more than 20 premium marijuana strains.

And because of that constantly evolving market, Fox and his staff of budtenders are often called on, much like a wine sommelier in a good restaurant, to inform and educate their customers.

Fox says that desire for information often goes well beyond Colorado, and connects him with present and future marijuana consumers across the U.S. and around the globe.

“I answer emails every single day from people who want to know more,” he says. “There are times when I feel like a vineyard owner, explaining our latest vintage.”

ABOUT THE GRASS STATION

Denver’s premier recreational dispensary first opened its doors in 2009, and over the years has maintained its widespread reputation as the source for top-quality cannabis, served up in a welcoming atmosphere. Customers expect and get friendly and knowledgeable service from The Grass Station’s staff. Its quality-tested products not only conform to state and local regulations but are kept to the highest possible standards of purity and potency.

For more information, visit: http://www.grassstationco.com/

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Denver-based Cannabis Dispensary Becomes Party-Central for Both Visitors and Residents Celebrating the Marijuana Cultures 420 Festivities

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Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) April 22, 2015

It was a non-stop and jubilant 420 weekend at The Grass Station. As one of Colorado’s oldest and largest recreational marijuana dispensaries, the store was host, teacher and cheerleader for the crowds of cannabis newcomers and aficionados looking to celebrate what has evolved into an annual, national celebration of the marijuana culture.

“I couldn’t be happier with how well our customers were taken care of,” said Grass Station founder and CEO Ryan Fox. “Our staff did an amazing job, as we serviced around 500 people each day from Friday through Monday.”

The dispensary successfully anticipated the high volume of 420 traffic by having as many as ten checkout stations available to its customers. That not only allowed Grass Station staff more time to ensure store patrons made it out to their 420 events on schedule, but also that customers were happy with their purchases.

And along with its critically-acclaimed selection of marijuana strains, as well as a wide spectrum of edibles, vape products and apparel, many customers took advantage of The Grass Station’s ongoing policy of accepting all of the local competition’s discount coupons.

2014 was the first year of legal recreational marijuana sales to adults in Colorado, and the growing national acceptance of cannabis also meant more online chatter about 420-related events this year.

As an example of that growing market, The Grass Station’s online advertising campaign had over 300,000 views during the just-concluded 420 Weekend, compared to 110,000 during the same time period last year.

Fox said all those efforts, combined with Colorado’s blustery springtime weather that moved a lot of activities indoors, resulted in Grass Station visitors ringing up more higher-priced purchase totals this year, compared to 2014.

But most importantly, Grass Station customers finished up 420 with good memories of the event and the dispensary.

“These guys are the greatest when it comes taking care of your needs,” Chris G. from Oklahoma wrote about his time at The Grass Station. “They took great care of us. We spent 420 in Denver and stopped by there every day we were in town. And will continue to do so.”

ABOUT THE GRASS STATION

Denver’s premier recreational dispensary first opened its doors in 2009, and over the years has maintained its widespread reputation as the source for top-quality cannabis, served up in a welcoming atmosphere. Customers expect and get friendly and knowledgeable service from The Grass Station’s staff. Its quality-tested products not only conform to state and local regulations but are kept to the highest possible standards of purity and potency.

For more information, visit: http://www.grassstationco.com/

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