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70% of Americans, Including 55% of Republicans, Now Want Legal Weed in America According to a New Gallup Poll
According to a recent Gallup poll released on Wednesday, nationwide grassroots support for the legalization of marijuana has reached a historic high of 70%. Prior to this latest survey, legalization support had remained steady at 68% for three consecutive years. The poll reveals that half of Americans have experimented with marijuana at some point in […]
True or False, Moving Cannabis to a Schedule 3 Drug Means Sending Weed Through the Mail, UPS, or Fed Ex Is Now Legal?
Certain cannabis industry leaders are optimistic that the federal government’s reclassification of marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 of the Controlled Substances Act will clear the way for the interstate movement of cannabis goods. Legal experts in the marijuana industry, however, contend that this optimism is only partially justified. Schedule 3 and Schedules 4 […]
The Google Maps Effect Hits the Cannabis Industry – Weedmaps and Leafly Becoming Obsolete for Cannabis Consumers?
They say when Google enters your industry it is time to sell and move on, but has that time finally come for internet website giants like Weedmaps and Leafly? With Google Maps now listing dispensaries and reviews, and lowering both Weedmaps and Leafly’s organic search traffic, the end may be near for these historic giants […]
Cannabis Made Me Do It! – Psycho Kills Her Boyfriend and Dog Then Blames Weed?
Imagine meeting a cute girl one day at the dog park where you regularly take your dog for a walk. Over the course of a few weeks, you exchange playful glances, crack a few jokes – you seem to be hitting it off really well. Eventually, you dare yourself to ask her for some coffee […]
Does Medical Marijuana Work? – 9 Out of 10 MMJ Patients Reduce Prescription Drug or Alcohol Use, or Both, Says New Study
According to a survey conducted by EO Care, Inc., 88% of medical cannabis users reported that it reduced their reliance on prescription drugs, alcohol, or both. Additionally, 51% of respondents expressed a likelihood or strong inclination to utilize cannabis if it were offered through their health plan. This survey encompassed 1,027 participants from states where […]
Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
David Matthews | New York Daily News A pair of studies have found that older adults who use marijuana have more risk of heart attack or stroke when hospitalized than non-users and are more likely to develop heart failure if they are a daily user. The two studies, which have not been published, were presented […]
The Pain of Paying – Seeking Cannabis on a Budget Because You Have No Choice
The Pain of Paying: Seeking Cannabis Relief on a Budget What is a “nodal grow” by Reginald Reefer My heart sank reading a recent tweet about the crushing cost of medical cannabis for one patient with epilepsy – $560 a month, breaking their budget. The sheer injustice and helplessness of lacking access to affordable medicine […]
Reefer Madness Reveresed – Traffic Fatalities Drop in States That Legalize Cannabis, Dispelling Anti-Pot Predictions
According to a recent Quartz Advisor report titled “Legalizing Marijuana Hasn’t Improved Road Safety,” data reveals a decline in traffic fatalities in four states that legalized adult-use cannabis since 2016. In contrast, there was a slight increase in fatalities in five states where cannabis remains illegal. Nevertheless, the report also highlighted some anomalies, notably a […]
The Stealth Movement to Legalize Cocaine is Gaining Traction – Leveraging Weaknesses into Humanity’s Favor?
Why aren’t we leveraging our weaknesses in our favor? Whenever I read headlines boasting about record drug seizures at sea, I don’t feel our society is winning anything. Rather, I see us gleefully throwing away millions that could benefit the public good. Take for instance the recent interdiction of $500 million worth of cocaine and […]
The End of Cannabis Drug Testing? – Even Drug Test Kit Makers Are Dropping Weed Testing and Prioritizing Fentanyl Instead
A leading supplier of drug testing kits recently revealed an updated screening panel that excludes cannabis testing and places a greater emphasis on fentanyl detection. Psychemedics, a company based in Massachusetts known for manufacturing the first commercially viable hair drug test in 1986, announced on Friday the launch of a new five-panel drug screen. They […]