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Crossing State Lines to Buy Much Cheaper Weed? You Bet, 90% of Virginia MMJ Patients Get Their Cannabis from Other Sources
It’s not uncommon for residents of states yet to enact cannabis laws to travel and obtain their weed through out-of-state dispensaries. However, one Southern state appears to be experiencing this issue when it comes to medical cannabis, even though it’s had legal, operational medical dispensaries since 2020. A new 78-page report released by the Virginia […]
The Clash of Cannabis Advocates – Marijuana Moms vs. Daddy Downer Rages on in Chicago
Few appreciate that both enacting and ultimately dismantling alcohol Prohibition pivoted on organized motherly outrage. 1920’s dry crusaders like the Women’s Christian Temperance Union pushed banning brews as protecting families. But the Great Depression’s violence and despair stirred maternal calls to regain reason. Pauline Sabin, a Republican aristocrat and founder of the Women’s Organization for […]
What is Black Cannabis and Can You Smoke It? Do You Get High?
Are you familiar with black cannabis? Exploring various cannabis forums reveals conflicting opinions on the existence of black cannabis. Can certain strains attain such a dark hue that they appear black? Although uncommon, there are indeed strains of cannabis that exhibit deep black/purple/blue coloring. However, this distinctive coloration only manifests under specific conditions. Let’s delve […]
Hemp Heaven vs. Hemp Hell – Why is the USDA Treating Certain Hemp Farmers Differently?
When hemp got freed up federally, Bud saw his long-held dream materialize – finally he could cultivate this misunderstood historian plant pioneered by the Founding Fathers he revered. He dove in headfirst, planting acre after acre of cannabidiol-rich hemp. The first years proved bountiful, the versatile crop’s popularity booming for everything from fibers to extracts […]
Combined use of alcohol and THC can affect rat brains, study finds
The increased legalization of cannabis over the past several years can potentially increase its co-use with alcohol. Concerningly, very few studies have looked at the effects of these two drugs when used in combination. In a series of new studies, researchers at used rats to understand how brain structure and behavior can change when cannabis and alcohol are taken together.
Did Napoleon Fail Because of Freezing Weather or His Troops Kept Getting High Everyday?
In Ridley Scott’s historical masterpiece “Napoleon,” featuring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular French conqueror, a fabricated scene unfolds as Napoleon commands his soldiers to aim cannons at the pyramids in the deserts of Egypt. Despite being called out by historians for historical inaccuracies, this dramatic portrayal is just one aspect of Scott’s sensational storytelling, reminiscent […]
Same Old Banana in the Tailpipe for the SAFER Banking Act – Sen. Schumer Says He Needs Major Republican Support to Pass Bill
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is actively working to secure Republican support for the long-awaited marijuana banking reform bill. Schumer has invested considerable political capital in advancing the SAFER Banking Act. The proposed legislation, if enacted, would prevent federal regulators from penalizing financial institutions for providing essential services like bank accounts, payroll services, and […]
No evidence found that cannabis reduces long term opioid use, study shows
A 20-year study examined the long term relationship between cannabis and illicit opioid use. Overall results were inconsistent and showed no strong link. The study showed that clinicians and policymakers should be cautious about relying on cannabis to reduce opioid use, especially in the US and Canada.
The Israeli Cannabis Industry Faces War – How Israel’s Marijuana Industry Pivots During Wartime
Since the 1960’s, Israel has been a pioneer for cannabis research. It was none other than Israeli chemist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam who was responsible for first isolating THC, followed by several revolutionary breakthroughs that have changed how the world understands how cannabis works – and heals us. The rest is history: biotech firms began sprouting […]
What Percentage of Legally Sold Medical Marijuana Tests Positive for Pesticides, Mold, or Yeast? A. 75% B. 50% C. 25% D. 0%
Do you remember the Cannabis.net story on how Colorado regulators are catching all sorts of cheating on lab testing for legally sold cannabis? The premise destroys the idea that you should be paying more for lab-tested, legal weed, because, well, it was safer than street sold marijuana. Now, not only are Colorado regulators catching legal […]