City Sessions Cannabis Blog

Interview with Tony Ortega on his Collaboration with Ripple

We’re please to bring you a City Sessions interview with Denver artist Tony Ortega. The University of Colorado MFA alum has collaborated with our partner Stillwater Brands to provide beautiful Day of the Dead packaging for their Ripple fast-acting edibles. The three different Ripple products (Pure (10mg of THC), Balanced (5mg:5mg THC:CBD), and Relief (20mg CBD:.5mg THC)) are each adorned with a different Dia de…

Keef Brands Receives the Seal of Approval

Keef Brands receives the seal of approval as the first cannabis beverage company to launch into the Medical and Adult Use Colorado market. Starting with their signature classic sodas, Keef has gained traction as they add to their collection with single serving Sparkling H2O, Mocktail mixers, and their Life H2O line. Continuing to dial in their formulation, the entire Keef beverage line is delicious and…

Dank Keeping Kind Receives the Seal of Approval!

DANK Keeping Kind is one of the original 15 Dispensaries to launch both medical and recreational in the Denver market. Celebrating their 11th year, we’re excited to give DANK the Seal of Approval! Dank is known for the oldies but goodies – growing original old-school genetics like Northern Lights, Durban Poison, and Cinderella 99. Owned by three friends who’ve cultivated a fun and friendly environment…

ioVia Receives the Seal of Approval

ioVia specializes in sublingual and topical products that can easily be incorporated into your everyday wellness routine.   

The Herbal Cure Receives the Seal of Approval!

The Herbal Cure dispensary is a staple in the Colorado cannabis market. A blend of true cannabis culture brought forward by a personable, professional team, this little gem of a shop, pumps out some of the city’s most terpene-rich, potent, exotic strains in the Denver marketplace.

The Future of Cannabis as a Medicine

As we move forward with cannabis legalization in the United States we are gearing up for the changes that the industry will go through post federal legalization.  As it stands today, the industry operates in individual markets across the country all with different regulations and levels of involvement.  Currently, cannabis companies are also limited by financial constraints that bar large public/investment banks from operating in...

The Pharmaceutical Industry and Its Relationship with Cannabis

Over the course of history in the United States, the pharmaceutical industry has grown into one of the most powerful political interest groups.  In recent history, it has used its political power to protect its profits against the legalization of cannabis.  Giving people the power to heal themselves without the need for doctor prescribed medicines is bad for business.  We have one of the most...

Cannabis and Depression

We all know someone who has been depressed, or perhaps you have experienced depression yourself. Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States.  Annually it affects around 7% of the population.  According to research by the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is caused by a combination of biological, genetic, environmental and psychological factors. Depression is most common in young...

Cannabis and Anxiety

As cannabis continues to spread across the United States and the globe, we are starting to see it touted as a one size fits all cure for many diseases and conditions.  Although cannabis can help people with different diseases and conditions, it is important to remain skeptical as new uses for these compounds are brought forward without any scientific backing to support them.  One condition...

Cannabis and Insomnia

The cannabis plant is a miraculous plant that we continue to find new medical applications for every day.  As these applications expand we are reminded of some of the more traditional applications that this plant has been used for.  One of the most common, and the oldest uses of cannabis is to help with sleep. According to The National Sleep Foundation, 50 - 70 million...