What Can We Expect From Trump On Cannabis Reform?
Donald J. Trump’s victory in November’s Presidential election coincides with a pivotal moment for the U.S. cannabis reform, as efforts to reschedule the substance could significantly reshape the future of the industry, with him potentially having a say. During his…
RFK Jr. Could Advance Marijuana And Psychedelics Reform Agenda As Trump’s Top Health Official
President-elect Donald Trump has named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), where he will have the chance to advance major drug policy reforms he’s championed such as promoting…
Support for Cannabis Legalization Stays Strong Amid Election Night Challenges
Cannabis continues to be on the ballot consistently, and the 2024 presidential election was proof of that once again. Despite the mixed results on election night, public support for legalizing cannabis remains near its all-time high and momentum in favor…
Medical Marijuana Improves Chronic Pain And Mental Health, Reduces Prescription Drug Use
Results of a new yearlong study of prescribed medical marijuana for patients with chronic pain and mental health issues observed an association between cannabis use and symptom improvement, with most side effects limited to dry mouth and sleepiness. At least…
No Link Found Between Prenatal Cannabis Use And Early Childhood Disorders
Two large studies looked for developmental disorders and autism in children of mothers who used cannabis in early pregnancy. New analyses of maternal cannabis use during early pregnancy find no evidence of increased risk of early developmental delays up to…
Kamala Harris Promises Full Marijuana Legalization – Is That A Gamechanger?
Kamala Harris announced on Monday that if elected president, she would fully legalize adult recreational cannabis on the federal level – the first time a presidential nominee has taken such an unambiguous stance on ending cannabis prohibition. As part of…
America’s Broken Prison System: A Call for Urgent Reform
The state of America’s prison system is one of the most pressing social justice issues today, closely tied to the War on Drugs. The staggering statistics surrounding mass incarceration and the privatization of prisons highlight the urgent need for reform. …
Canadian Cannabis Laws Show Six Years of Evolution
No one expected Canada’s cannabis laws to be perfect from the get-go. When Canada legalized cannabis for adult use six years ago this week, politicians built in a timeline that ensured that it would be a work in progress. Edibles…
Kamala Harris Promotes Federal Pot Legalization As a Boon to Black Men
Although the framing is a transparent political ploy, it is reassuring to see that the vice president has not abandoned her opposition to the federal ban. Kamala Harris, the first major-party presidential candidate to support repeal of the federal ban on marijuana,…
OCS To Open Illegal Pop-Up “Cannabis Shop” in Toronto
The OCS will be hosting a fake cannabis store in Toronto on the sixth anniversary of legalization to highlight the need for consumers to distinguish between legal and illegal stores. Beginning on October 17, 2024, the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS)…
Understanding Terpenes and the Effects of Cannabis Strains on the Body
One of the most challenging aspects of cannabis consumption is determining how specific strains will affect each individual. This is largely because everyone’s endocannabinoid system is unique, leading to varying interactions with cannabis. For instance, one strain might induce drowsiness…
Prof Zohar Amar is demonstrably wrong about tel Arad, ‘kaneh bosm’ and the ancient use of cannabis
CANNABIS CULTURE – Zohar Amar, is a professor in the Department of Land of Israel Studies at the religious-Zionist Bar-Ilan University. His specialty is in identifying the plants of the ancient Levant, and he is highly respected in his field….
Cannabis May Soon Be Rescheduled As a Less Dangerous Drug. Five Things You Need To Know
Cannabis, or marijuana, has come a long way on the road back to legitimacy in the United States, and it soon may pass an important milestone: rescheduling. That’s the technical term for reclassifying it as a less dangerous drug, which would loosen…
The Best DIY Cannabis Themed Halloween Costumes
Halloween—or as we prefer to call it, Halloweed—is only days away. If you’re looking for a costume that’s sure to turn heads, why not go with a cannabis-themed one? Not only are they fun and unique, but they’re also relatively…
Harris Says She Backs Legalizing Marijuana, Going Further Than Biden
Vice President Harris reaffirmed her support for legalizing marijuana Monday, speaking up on the issue publicly for the first time since she became the Democratic nominee. “I just think we have come to a point where we have to understand…
Four Cannabis Companies Included Among Top Growing Companies In Canada
Four Canadian cannabis companies made the Globe & Mail’s annual Report on Business, ranking Canada’s top growing companies. In its fifth year, the annual report ranks 416 participating private and public Canadian businesses on three-year revenue growth. The list includes…
Do Terpenes Contribute To Medical Marijuana’s ‘Entourage Effect’? New Study Says It’s ‘Plausible,’ But Still ‘Unproven’
A review of research into the synergistic effects of the chemical components in medical marijuana—an idea commonly known as the entourage effect—says that terpenes, popularly credited with modulating the experience of cannabis, may indeed be “influencers in the therapeutic benefits…
The War on Drugs and Its Repercussions: A New Era for Cannabis Justice
I have been a cannabis advocate since before I began my journey in the cannabis industry, and I can still tie every hat I wear (and have ever worn) in the industry back to advocacy. It is essential that cannabis…
Biden Promised No Jail Time For Weed. He’s Running Out of Time to Pardon Cannabis Convicts
For most of U.S. history, presidents since George Washington have been unwavering in the use of their clemency power. They understood their actions not only as a way to remedy overly harsh sentences but also to help restore public faith in…
Both Trump and Harris Agree, It’s Time to Stop Arresting People for Marijuana
At a time when voters and politicians are historically divided, there is one issue that Americans largely agree upon: It’s time to legalize marijuana. Months ago, Vice President Kamala Harris tweeted that “Nobody should have to go to jail for…