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Cannabis exposure linked to 1.5 times higher risk of unhealthy pregnancy outcomes
In a large study of more than 9,000 pregnant people from across the U.S., researchers at University of Utah Health have found that cannabis exposure during pregnancy is associated with a composite measure of unhealthy pregnancy outcomes, especially low birth weight, and that higher exposure is associated with higher risks.
Is the Marijuana Industry Just Like Big Tobacco in the 1950s? – Ex-Public Health Commissioner Sounds a Public Health Alarm
Is “Big Marijuana” really a thing, and is it Tobacco 2.0? Personal experience powerfully programs our perspectives, often limiting objectivity on complex issues through confirmation bias. We unconsciously cherry-pick validating data to sustain internal narratives while ignoring contradictions causing cognitive dissonance. This neurobiology explains the enduring futility of debates – discussing subjective qualia comparing limitless […]
Japan Slowly Ripping the Cannabis Band-Aid Off – Cannabis Medicines Now Okay, Smoke Weed for Fun and Go to Jail for 7 Years
On December 6, a majority vote in the Upper House approved a revision to the Cannabis Control Law. This revision lifts the ban on pharmaceuticals derived from the marijuana plant while simultaneously introducing a new criminal offense related to marijuana use. Previously, the cannabis law prohibited the administration or consumption of medicines derived from marijuana […]
Catholics Against Cannabis? – What Archbishop Aquila of Colorado Gets Wrong about Marijuana Legalization
Reginald vs. the Arch Bishop Recently, I came across a pastoral letter penned by Archbishop Aquila of Colorado addressing his concerns around cannabis legalization and use. Written like an epistle to fellow Catholics, it aimed to sway opinions against the licensed cannabis industry. As a long-time cannabis advocate, I felt compelled to respond in a […]
Burglaries at over 40 Denver-area marijuana dispensaries lead to charges for members of two organized crime groups
About $780,000 of cash and property were stolen, and the members of two organized crime groups also now face charges of aggravated robbery, kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms and violating the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act.
The New Dope Dictionary – Codes for Cannabis Are All Around You, Do You Recognize the Modern Twists?
The Dope Dictionary: Cannabis Codes Through Counterculture You gotta hand it to stoner ingenuity coining clandestine code words over the years. With thousands of kooky nicknames for cannabis floating through counter-culture, no other community merges mischief and metaphor quite like folks facing prison for puffing plants. When you risk becoming criminal just for giggling about […]
Selling Cannabis Licenses for Pennies on the Dollar – Oregon’s Outdoor Harvest Was So Massive It Crushed Prices
Once again, Oregon’s cannabis producers have faced an oversupply issue, as revealed in a recent report. This perpetuates the ongoing challenge of excess marijuana within the state’s regulated cannabis industry. Throughout much of the current year, analyses of Oregon’s cannabis production indicated a downward trajectory compared to the previous year, resulting in a slight uptick […]
Adams County cannabis sleep supplement maker faces liver-damage accusations
A maker of cannabis and herb supplements in Adams County recently settled one lawsuit and faces other claims after some people who took its marijuana-infused sleep aids said they developed sudden liver problems.
Is Weed Legal in Arizona and How Many Plants Can You Grow?
Since the introduction of Prop 207 in 2020, both medical and recreational marijuana have become legal in the state of Arizona. However, there are still some restrictions in the number of plants you can grow, how much weed you can possess and how old you must be. Let’s take a look at what Prop 207 […]
Is Cannabis Good or Bad for Your Hair? Does It Help Grow Hair or Lead to Hair Loss?
Whether used for recreation or medicinal purposes, an abundance of scientific and anecdotal evidence indicates that marijuana possesses properties with potential anti-anxiety, anti-psychotic, and anti-cancer effects. Cannabis, available in various forms, can also offer relief to adults grappling with chronic pain, seizures, muscle spasms, and glaucoma. Concerning its impact on hair, there are conflicting accounts […]