Cannabis Culture: The Launch of Arizona's Medical Marijuana Program

Today, the Arizona Department of Health Services will begin accepting applications for medical marijuana patients and caregivers. It's a day many Arizonans have been waiting for, and one for which we prepared for months with a series of blog posts, detailing everything from the best video games to play while...

By Niki D'Andrea

April 14, 2011

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Today, the Arizona Department of Health Services will begin accepting applications for medical marijuana patients and caregivers.

It's a day many Arizonans have been waiting for, and one for which we prepared for months with a series of blog posts, detailing everything from the best video games to play while high to business ideas for our budding industry.

In case you missed them, here's a rundown of our top pot-related culture blogs. For some delicious tips on cooking with cannabis and more, visit our food blog, Chow Bella.

Top '80s Movies to Watch While You're High: From electric grandmas to "the Shogun of Harlem," the characters in these flicks keep stoners in stitches.

A Bong Hit Ring Tone...I'm Lovin' It: Because calls from mom should sound like the back row of a Phish concert.

Business Proposals for Arizona's Budding Medical Marijuana Industry: Who will deliver Fritos to the medical marijuana-impaired?

Top Video Games to Play While You're High: Just try to focus on shooting aliens and crazy rabbits.

Pot Lover's Holiday Gift Guide: When you can legally buy and smoke weed, every day is Christmas.

The Buzz Buzz archives: For the latest on medical marijuana news, classes, movies, munchies, and more.

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Niki D'Andrea has covered subjects including drug culture, women's basketball, pirate radio stations, Scottsdale staycations, and fine wine. She has worked at both New Times and Phoenix Magazine, and is now a freelancer.

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