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House Passage of HALT Fentanyl Act Slammed, DEA Jerks Opioid Distributor's License, More… (5/26/23)
The Louisiana House votes to radically quicken expungements for pot possession offenses, a Texas medical marijuana bill is dead in the water in the state…
Competition Bureau recommends changing THC limits for edibles, easing pot packaging
Canada’s competition watchdog is putting its weight behind some longtime cannabis industry asks including easing restrictions on cannabis packaging and adjusting limits on how much…
Pot Smoking Ban Takes Effect In Amsterdam’s Red Light District
Under the new ban, violators will face a fine. The post Pot Smoking Ban Takes Effect In Amsterdam’s Red Light District appeared first on High…
Biotech Company Seeks FDA Approval For Psilocybin-IBS Treatment
Tryp Therapeutics is seeking approval from U.S. regulators for a clinical trial on psilocybin-assisted therapy to help those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The post…
Colorado Governor Signs Psychedelics Bill
The law was initially passed by Colorado voters last year and creates a foundation to regulate psychedelics that will go into effect on July 1.…
Minnesota Set to Become 23rd State to Legalize Marijuana [FEATURE]
With final votes approving the House File 100 marijuana legalization bill in the House and Senate last week, Minnesota is only a governor's signature away…
House Passes HALT Fentanyl Act, CA Senate Passes Psychedelic Decriminalization Bill. More… (5/25/23)
No more pot smoking on the streets of Amsterdam's red light district, a bipartisan marijuana legalization bill gets filed in Ohio, and more.Marijuana…
Michigan Considers Dropping Pre-Employment Cannabis Tests
Michigan voters legalized adult-use cannabis in 2018. The post Michigan Considers Dropping Pre-Employment Cannabis Tests appeared first on High Times.
New York Approves Bill Legalizing Overdose Prevention Center
It’s a significant win for the harm reduction movement in New York and beyond. The post New York Approves Bill Legalizing Overdose Prevention Center appeared…
California Agency Continues to Target Illegal Cannabis Activity
The California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce recently announced a rise in search warrants, cannabis plant eradication, and product seizure over the last three months. The…
Carnival Cruise Line To Continue Using Drug Dogs Amid Prevalence of Pot
Don’t plan on taking any weed along your next Carnival Cruise anytime soon. The post Carnival Cruise Line To Continue Using Drug Dogs Amid Prevalence…
NH Residents Ready for Legal Weed, NY Safe Injection Site Bill Advances, More… (5/24/23)
San Francisco's mayor is ready to roll out a pilot program to arrest public drug users, yet another federal bill aimed at the fentanyl trade…
Pennsylvania House Members Introduce Bill To Protect Medical Cannabis Users From DUIs
The current Pennsylvania laws are completely nonsensical. The post Pennsylvania House Members Introduce Bill To Protect Medical Cannabis Users From DUIs appeared first on High…
FDA Approves Nasal Spray To Reverse Fentanyl Overdoses
The spray, known as Opvee, has achieved similar results to Narcan in studies. The post FDA Approves Nasal Spray To Reverse Fentanyl Overdoses appeared first…
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb Moves to Expunge Low-Level Cannabis Convictions
Thousands of Cleveland residents will have new tools where they can file and close cannabis conviction records. The post Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb Moves to…
Advocates in Nebraska Launch Medical Cannabis Ballot Campaign for 2024
Despite setbacks from past initiatives, Nebraska advocates are beginning to ramp up efforts to legalize medical cannabis once again. The post Advocates in Nebraska Launch…
More Than 150 Groups Urge "No" Vote on HALT Act, NH Legal Pot Effort Revives, More… (5/23/23)
An Oregon bill to mandate fentanyl education in the public schools goes to the governor, a House committee rejects a Republican's marijuana legalization amendment, and…
Colorado Cannabis Industry Continues to Face Uncertainty
Oversupply, lack of demand, competition with neighboring legal states, and black market sales, puts Colorado cannabis businesses in a bind. The post Colorado Cannabis Industry…
Officer Shoots and Kills Tethered Dog in Weed Farm Raid Gone Wrong
A dog was killed during a raid of a state-licensed Trinity County farm in California. The post Officer Shoots and Kills Tethered Dog in Weed…
Irish Authorities Seize Over $3 Million Worth of Weed at Dublin Port
Officers seized approximately 142kg of pot at Dublin Port. The post Irish Authorities Seize Over $3 Million Worth of Weed at Dublin Port appeared first…
U.K. Lawmakers Mull Psychedelics Reform
A Labor MP is pushing for greater access to psilocybin as medicine in the U.K. The post U.K. Lawmakers Mull Psychedelics Reform appeared first on…
MN Set to Become 23rd Legal Marijuana State, Iran Hangs Three More Drug Offenders, More… (5/22/23)
A bill protecting medical marijuana patients advances in Louisiana, a bill broadening expungement and freeing some pot prisoners advances in Connecticut, and more.[image:1 align:left]Marijuana PolicyConnecticut…
Lucy Drops Amanita Mushroom-Based Microdose Line
Mindful by Lucy is the other kind of shroom microdose you’ve been looking for. The post Lucy Drops Amanita Mushroom-Based Microdose Line appeared first on…
Researchers analyze THC in breath of cannabis smokers
Researchers analyzed THC levels in the breath of people who use cannabis regularly, both before and after they smoked marijuana. The researchers found that THC…
Minnesota Senate Casts Final Votes To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Minnesota just needs the governor’s signature to legalize recreational cannabis. The post Minnesota Senate Casts Final Votes To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis appeared first on High…
Positive Cannabis Drug Tests in Workplace at the Highest in 25 years
The percentage of workers testing positive for cannabis has “historically elevated,” according to Quest Diagnostics. The post Positive Cannabis Drug Tests in Workplace at the…
Costa Rica Grants First Medical Cannabis Cultivation License
Costa Rica’s medical cannabis market just hit its most recent milestone. The post Costa Rica Grants First Medical Cannabis Cultivation License appeared first on High…
MN House Votes to Legalize Marijuana, Act to Restore SNAP Benefits to Drug Felons Re-Filed, More… (5/19/23)
Minnesota is one Senate vote away from legalizing marijuana, the RESTORE Act gets reintroduced, and more.[image:1 align:left]Marijuana PolicyMinnesota House Gives Final Approval to Marijuana Legalization…
Arizona Veteran Faces Prison Time for Treating Cluster Headaches with DMT
A man suffering from a particularly hellish kind of headache is staring down the barrel of his third prison sentence. The post Arizona Veteran Faces…
Rhode Island Governor Nominates Three for Cannabis Regulatory Board
The regulators will oversee the medical and adult-use cannabis programs in Rhode Island. The post Rhode Island Governor Nominates Three for Cannabis Regulatory Board appeared…
New Mexico Supreme Court Case Hearing Addresses Cannabis Impairment
The New Mexico Supreme Court heard arguments in relation to a case where an alcohol sobriety test was used to determine cannabis impairment. The post…
In States Where It’s Legal, Most People Get Their Weed From the Store
New survey paints a bleak picture for the traditional pot dealer in legal states. The post In States Where It’s Legal, Most People Get Their…
Tennessee Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Delta-8 THC
Gov. Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 0378 to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids including delta-8 THC in Tennessee. The post Tennessee Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Delta-8…
DEA States New Rules for Synthetic Cannabinoids
A recent DEA presentation discusses current challenges with synthetic CBD and delta-8 THC and the possibility of rescheduling. The post DEA States New Rules for…
University of Kentucky’s Cannabis Research Center Announces Inaugural Grants
The University of Kentucky Cannabis Center opened last year. The post University of Kentucky’s Cannabis Research Center Announces Inaugural Grants appeared first on High Times.
Study Says Cannabis Legalization Could Net Western Australia $243.5 Million Windfall
The Greens in Australia have outlined plans to bring cannabis legalization Down Under next year, a big financial gain. The post Study Says Cannabis Legalization…
Singapore Hangs Second Man in Three Weeks on Cannabis-Related Charges
An unnamed Malay man was hanged in Singapore for trafficking about three pounds of pot. The post Singapore Hangs Second Man in Three Weeks on…
Fatal Drug Overdoses Rose Only Slightly Last Year, White House Prods Naloxone Makers, More… (5/17/23)
Pot isn't the only thing you can buy in some Los Angeles-area pot shops, overdose deaths appear to have plateaued last year, and more.[image:1 align:left…
Google Cloud Launches AI Tools To Speed Up Drug Development Process
Google Cloud’s two new AI-powered tools could help biotech and pharmaceutical companies develop new drugs faster. The post Google Cloud Launches AI Tools To Speed…
Weed Legalization Has Contributed to a Decrease in Tobacco Use
A new study found that tobacco consumption has decreased in states with recreational cannabis legalization. The post Weed Legalization Has Contributed to a Decrease in…