We use cookies for certain features and to improve your experience. See our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy to learn more

Leafly

Shop legal, local weed.

Open
advertise on Leafly
ShopDeliveryStoresDealsStrainsBrandsProductsLeafly PicksDoctorsCannabis 101Social impact
  • Sign in
  • Create account
  • Strains
  • Shop
  • Shop
  • Delivery
  • Deals
  • Stores
  • Brands
  • Products
  • Leafly Picks
  • Learn
  • Cannabis 101
  • News
  • Leafly Learn
  • Science of cannabis
  • Doctors
  • Social impact
  • Lab partners
  • Download the Leafly App
  • Advertise on Leafly
    • Leafly.comUSA flag
    • Leafly.caCanadian flag
  • Help
  1. Home
  2. News
  3. Alexa Peters
  • News
  • Lifestyle
  • Strains & products
  • Industry
  • Growing
  • Health
  • Science & tech
  • Leafly USA
  • Podcasts
  • Learn
Alexa Peters
Alexa Peters
Alexa Peters is a freelance writer who covers music, writing, travel, feminism, and self-help. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, Paste, the Seattle Times, Seattle Magazine, and Amy Poehler's Smart Girls.

23 total articles - Page 1 of 3

  • photo-of-lindsay-ridgell-and-her-family

    Arizona Supreme Court sets important precedent in pregnancy and cannabis case

    Alexa Peters - Published on January 10, 2023

    Lindsay Ridgell, a registered medical marijuana patient, had to fight for her child, her career, and her reputation.

    read more
  • cannabis-dispensary-staff-photos

    What can cities do for cannabis equity? Seattle lays out a blueprint

    Alexa Peters - Published on September 27, 2022

    Tired of waiting on state officials to act, Seattle takes matters into its own hands. Here’s what it takes to get things moving.

    read more
  • photo-of-recalled-vape-cartridges

    Oregon is recalling 18,000 THC vapes. Is yours one of them?

    Alexa Peters - Published on August 23, 2022

    Check here to see if your vape cartridge contains an ingredient you shouldn’t be inhaling.

    read more
  • illustration-of-three-mushrooms-drinking-coffee

    Adaptogenic mushrooms: Not quite magic, but they’ll give your morning coffee a lift

    Alexa Peters - Published on August 11, 2022

    Cannabis edibles pioneer Jody Hall has a new creation: Mushroom-infused coffee that comes with a legal kick.

    read more
  • rhode-island-landscape

    Rhode Island just legalized marijuana. Here’s what happens next

    Alexa Peters - Published on May 25, 2022

    You can walk around with up to an ounce, and keep 10 ounces at home. Stores should open Dec. 1, 2022.

    read more
  • New study finds cannabis effective for cancer pain

    Alexa Peters - Published on May 23, 2022

    More than half of all patients using cannabis quit all other pain relievers by the end of the study.

    read more
  • photo-of-lindsay-ridgell-and-her-family

    The parent trap: How old drug laws punish families in legal cannabis states

    Alexa Peters - Published on May 2, 2022

    Lindsay Ridgell fought for 3 years to clear her name after being reported to CPS for a single cannabis test—in a legal state. Similar laws still trap parents in 23 states.

    read more
  • bag-of-marijuana-weed

    The curious case of the stolen bike and the missing quarter-ounce

    Alexa Peters - Published on January 20, 2021

    A delightful story about nice people in the big city helping a poor little lost bag of weed find its way home.

    read more
  • psilocybin-psychedelic-mushrooms

    Combining cannabis with psychedelic mushrooms: Recipe for mind expansion or a bad trip?

    Alexa Peters - Published on November 25, 2020

    Some report an intensified psychedelic experience. For others, the two don’t mix well. The science is just getting started.

    read more
  • College students taking a COVID gap semester are turning to cannabis jobs

    Alexa Peters - Published on September 15, 2020

    The industry is thriving and jobs are out there. Here’s what you need to know before applying.

    read more
123


Stay In Touch

Receive updates on new products, special offers, and industry news.

Something went wrong, please try again.

By providing us with your email address, you agree to Leafly’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Leafly mobile app
Get high for less.
Download the Leafly app.
Download Leafly: Marijuana Reviews on the App StoreDownload Leafly Marijuana Reviews on Google Play

Business Solutions
  • List your store
  • List your brand
  • Lab partners

About Leafly
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Newsroom
  • Investor relations
  • Contact us
  • FAQs
  • Accessibility

Stores in
  • British Columbia
  • Ontario
  • Alberta
  • Saskatchewan
  • Manitoba
  • Prince Edward Island

Privacy & Terms
  • Terms of use
  • Commercial terms of use
  • Privacy policy
  • Do not sell my personal information

The material provided on Leafly is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Leafly is not engaged in rendering medical service or advice and the information provided is not a substitute for a professional medical opinion. If you have a medical problem, please contact a qualified health professional.


© 2025 Leafly, LLC
Leafly and the Leafly logo are registered trademarks of Leafly, LLC. All Rights Reserved.