Weed Wars

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  • 2011
  • 1 Season
  • 7.6  (259)

Weed Wars was a reality TV series that aired for one season on the Discovery Channel in 2011. The show followed the lives of the DeAngelo brothers, Steve and Andrew, who run the Harborside Health Center, a medical marijuana dispensary in Oakland, California, along with their team of employees.

The show chronicles the challenges faced by the DeAngelos as they try to navigate the complex legal and political landscape surrounding the medical marijuana industry in California. They are frequently faced with the threat of raids by law enforcement officials who are cracking down on dispensaries that they believe are operating illegally. In addition to the legal issues, the DeAngelos also face challenges from other entrepreneurs looking to cash in on the booming marijuana industry, as well as from patients who are frustrated with the high prices of medical marijuana.

One of the key themes of the show is the role that medical marijuana plays in treating a variety of illnesses, from chronic pain to anxiety to cancer. The DeAngelos are passionate advocates for medical marijuana and are committed to educating the public about its potential benefits. They even offer a variety of educational programs and seminars on the topic.

The show also explores the different strains of marijuana that the Harborside Health Center offers, and the different effects that these strains can have. For example, some strains are better for pain relief, while others are better for treating anxiety or depression.

Throughout the show, we get to know the various employees at Harborside Health Center, including Brian Walkingstick Burgess, who is described as the head of security. Burgess is a former Marine who brings a sense of discipline and order to the dispensary. We also meet various patients who rely on medical marijuana to manage their conditions, and hear their stories about how it has transformed their lives.

Despite the challenges that the DeAngelos face, they remain committed to their mission of providing safe, affordable medical marijuana to those in need. They believe that they are doing important work, and that medical marijuana can be a powerful tool in helping people manage chronic pain and other conditions.

Overall, Weed Wars is an engaging and thought-provoking show that provides a window into the complex world of the medical marijuana industry. While it may not be for everyone, those who are interested in the topic will find plenty to enjoy here. Whether you're a medical marijuana advocate or just curious about the subject, Weed Wars is definitely worth checking out.

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Seasons
Harborside's Alternative 4/20 Celebration
4. Harborside's Alternative 4/20 Celebration
December 22, 2011
Even though Harborside Health Center is the largest and most successful medical cannabis dispensary on the planet, it's still truly a family business. So when Steve DeAngelo leaves his Oakland dispensary for a much-needed two-week vacation, he entrusts day-to-day operations to the general manager - his younger brother Andrew. But as soon as Steve's plane lifts off, Andrew discovers an evil voodoo mask, slipping Yelp reviews, and complaints about Harborside's "medicine".
Harborside's Employee Betrayal
3. Harborside's Employee Betrayal
December 15, 2011
The Harborside Health Center is a family business. Steve leaves the business to his brother so he can go on a much needed vacation. But his brother discovers an evil voodoo mask.
Federal Crackdown
2. Federal Crackdown
December 8, 2011
While in the midst of a federal tax audit, Harborside Health Center's Steve DeAngelo discovers the IRS intends to apply 280E, an obscure tax code that will label the dispensary as a drug trafficking organization. As Steve and his crew prepare to fight back, The U.S. Justice Department begins shutting down neighboring dispensaries.
World's Largest Medical Marijuana Dispensary
1. World's Largest Medical Marijuana Dispensary
December 1, 2011
The owners of a dispensary launch an appeal against a hefty tax hike in the opener of this documentary series about a medicinal marijuana business in Oakland.
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  • Premiere Date
    December 1, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (259)