Bongs, known for their water-filtration method of smoking cannabis, have a rich history that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. Their journey reflects not just the evolution of cannabis consumption apparatuses but also the deep-rooted tradition of cannabis use across different eras and cultures.
This article meanders through the historical tapestry of bongs, from their ancient…
The Simpa Life is a new podcast series run by cannabis activist Simpa Carter, founder of Durham Cannabis Club and a good friend of ISMOKE.
I have been keen to hear the podcast ever since Simpa announced he was working on the series earlier in 2020 and was thrilled to be invited on to the…
To whom it may concern,
We have all unwittingly been sowing the seeds of distrust, dismay, and despair within our own community by supporting the continued subdivision of our noble cause; ending Cannabis prohibition. These seeds have quietly taken root and have been growing unchecked in all corners of our community for decades. Activism, advocacy,…
We’ve all seen the tsunami of news that has flooded the UK over the past 18 months. Many of us have participated in sharing links to mainstream newspapers, excited that cannabis is finally being recognised as medically viable and that this has been acted upon in some way.
But while there’s been a minor policy shift in Britain, in reality patients aren’t getting access to the medicine and the conversation around recreational or spiritual use is being shushed down to make way for people who have never worked in the cannabis community advising how things should progress. Big cannabis businesses stand to make billions of pounds in the next decade. For the companies out for the biggest slice of the pie, many issues that are most important to consumers are likely to be ignored.Britain: a nation of tea-drinkers, dog-lovers, and... cannabis criminals? The current legal status of this plant, enjoyed by millions, stands in stark contrast to a growing tide of public opinion and scientific evidence. From the halls of Parliament to the streets of our cities, the call for change is getting louder.
This isn't just about changing…
At ISMOKE we're super excited to be working on a new photography project which will explore the burning issue of cannabis legalisation in the UK.
By Levent Akbulut – The late comedian Bill Hicks once said of our drug laws that ‘it’s not a war on drugs; it’s a war on personal freedom’. You could also argue that it has been as much a war on young people, minorities, vulnerable people and the human race itself.