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New Jersey Lays Out Guidance For Cannabis Rules in the Workplace
New Jersey regulators say employers can still conduct drug tests. The post New Jersey Lays Out Guidance For Cannabis Rules in the Workplace appeared first…
Pregnant Women in Alabama Are Being Jailed For Smoking Pot
The arrest of a 23-year-old woman earlier this year has highlighted other cases. The post Pregnant Women in Alabama Are Being Jailed For Smoking Pot…
MO Judge Okays Legal Pot Initiative, Taliban War on Opium a Dud So Far, More… (9/12/22)
Fentanyl has largely replaced heroin in the nation's capital and that's being reflected in overdose statistics, India creates a national drug trafficker registry, and more.[image:1…
Medical Cannabis Advocate, MMA Fighter Elias Theodorou Passes Away
Another great advocate of medical cannabis, MMA fighter Elias Theodorou, has passed away. The post Medical Cannabis Advocate, MMA Fighter Elias Theodorou Passes Away appeared…
World Anti-Doping Agency Keeps Cannabis Ban in Place
The governing body considered dropping the ban following the suspension of U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson last year. The post World Anti-Doping Agency Keeps Cannabis Ban…
San Francisco Supervisors Vote to Decriminalize Psychedelics
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved an ordinance to effectively decriminalize natural psychedelic drugs in the city. The post San Francisco Supervisors…
Black Market Cannabis Raids Uncover Victims of Human Trafficking in California
Law enforcement officials have noted an uptick in black market operators using human trafficking victims to grow and trim the cannabis sold in legal retail…
FaZe Rain Launches New Cannabis Brand with The Parent Company
Esports star FaZe Rain has launched RCVRY, a new cannabis brand founded in partnership with The Parent Company. The post FaZe Rain Launches New Cannabis…
San Francisco DA's Misdemeanor Drug Crackdown, Philippine Rejects ICC Investigation into Drug War Killings, More… (9/9/22)
Seattle makes a move on marijuana equity, Bolivian coca growers get rowdy, and more. Marijuana PolicySeattle City Council Approves Marijuana Equity Legislation. The city…
New Frontier Data Projects 27.7 Million Pounds of Cannabis Cultivated in 2030
New data projects the amount of cannabis in pounds that will be cultivated in the U.S. by 2030, with numerous recommendations for cannabis producers to…
Legalization Campaign Kicks Off in Maryland Ahead of November Vote
The industry-backed initiative, appearing on the ballot as “Question 4,” would make Maryland the 20th state to legalize recreational cannabis. The post Legalization Campaign Kicks…
Pressure Builds on Florida Gov. DeSantis to Toss Out Dosage Limits
Florida Commissioner Nikki Fried is calling on Gov. DeSantis and the health department to roll back dosage restrictions in a recent emergency rule. The post…
Colorado Voters Can Embrace Psychedelic Reform in November [FEATURE]
Beginning with the successful 2019 Denver municipal initiative that made possession of psilocybin mushrooms the lowest law enforcement priority, Colorado has been on the cutting…
San Francisco Deprioritizes Natural Psychedelics, UK Blocks Bermuda Pot Legalization, More… (9/8/22)
Prisoners and advocacy groups call on the Bureau of Prisons to clean up its act, Colombia's new president has some words for the US, and…
Benzinga Cannabis Conference Kicks Off in Chicago Next Week
Tickets are still available for the two-day event, taking place Sept. 13-14. The post Benzinga Cannabis Conference Kicks Off in Chicago Next Week appeared first…
Retailers Count Down to Legalization in Vermont
Vermont has finally been cleared to begin issuing retail cannabis licenses, and the local industry is excited. The post Retailers Count Down to Legalization in…
Brooklyn DA to Vacate Hundreds of Convictions Prosecuted With Help of Corrupt Cops
Brooklyn prosecutors are seeking dismissal of hundreds of convictions tied to dirty cops, including officers with a narcotics squad disgraced by a corruption scandal. The…
Inspections of Washington, D.C. ‘Gifting’ Shops Put on Pause
The delay has added more confusion to Washington D.C.’s under-the-table businesses. The post Inspections of Washington, D.C. ‘Gifting’ Shops Put on Pause appeared first on…
New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Cannabis Banking Legislation
A poll commissioned by a national banking industry group has found that nearly two-thirds of U.S. voters support allowing financial institutions to provide banking services…
King’s College London Begins 6,000-Person Study on Cannabis, Mental Health
A new study launched in London aims to bridge the gap between cannabis and mental health benefits and/or risks, with early results published in 2023…
Poll Finds SAFE Banking Act Has Broad Support, DEA Fentanyl Scaremongering, More… (9/7/22)
Missouri's Republican governor rejects a call to include marijuana legalization in an upcoming special session, a DC court reverses the firing of a medical marijuana-using…
New Study Suggests Expectations May Drive Effects of Microdosing Psilocybin
New research shows that the reported benefits of microdosing psilocybin might be influenced by the expectations of those taking the drug. The post New Study…
Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave, California Officials Urge Growers to Save Power
California’s efforts to save its residents from rolling blackouts continues to heat up, with dire warnings from officials including the state’s Department of Cannabis Control.…
Iran Drug Executions Surge, Trump Baselessly Accuses Fetterman of Abusing Hard Drugs, More… (9/6/22)
Marijuana legalization initiatives in Arkansas and Missouri face challenges, California's governor signs a pair of medical marijuana bills, and more.Marijuana PolicyArkansas Marijuana Legalization…
Pennsylvania Announces Program to Pardon Thousands of Pot Convictions
Those interested in pursuing a pardon in Pennsylvania may apply throughout September. The post Pennsylvania Announces Program to Pardon Thousands of Pot Convictions appeared first…
California Governor Passes Two Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed two bills that protect medical cannabis patients, with many more bills to be considered by Sept. 30. The post…
Teen and Adult Smokers ‘No Less Likely to be Motivated’ Study Shows
Yet another study dismisses the “weak associations” between adult and teen cannabis use and the loss of motivation. The post Teen and Adult Smokers ‘No…
Missouri Lawmakers Want Weed Legalization Added to Upcoming Special Session
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers and cannabis advocates is calling on Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to include recreational marijuana legalization in an upcoming special…
Legal Cannabis Sales Dip Sharply in Colorado
The decline in medical cannabis sales is a concern, experts say. The post Legal Cannabis Sales Dip Sharply in Colorado appeared first on High Times.
From the Archives: Hash in the U.S.S.R. (1974)
“Like Stalin, the hashish came from the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia—and it was just as powerful.” The post From the Archives: Hash in the U.S.S.R.…
PA Pot Pardon Program Unveiled, New York City Rally for Safe Injection Sites Statewide, More… (9/2/22)
New York City's child welfare agency is still holding marijuana use against parents–especially black ones–San Francisco's new DA is approaching misdemeanor drug prosecutions much like…
Afroman’s Ohio Residence Raided by Local Law Enforcement
Local police forcibly entered Afroman’s home in Ohio with assault rifles, but only found a vape pen, a few roaches, and a jar of CBD.…
Legal Weed Likely To Cost Drug Companies Billions
New research shows that legalizing weed will cost the conventional pharmaceutical industry billions of dollars in lost sales and stock value. The post Legal Weed…
Rainbow Fentanyl Scourge is Targeting ‘Kids and Young Adults,’ DEA Warns
An announcement from the Drug Enforcement Administration warns of rainbow fentanyl, which was found in at least 18 states. The post Rainbow Fentanyl Scourge is…
Applications for Recreational Cannabis Licenses Open in Detroit
After two years of litigation preventing Detroit from moving forward with its recreational cannabis ordinance, it finally began accepting licenses, as of Sept. 1. The…
These Six States Could Legalize Marijuana on Election Day [FEATURE]
It is just a little over two months until Election Day, and the picture around marijuana legalization in the states is becoming clear. Six states—Arkansas,…
MI Police Admit Pot Driving Drug Tests Are No Good, CA Pot Bills Go to Governor, More… (9/1/22)
Indonesia has more than 200 people on death row for drug offenses, an effort by a Nebraskas medical marijuana campaign to block part of the…
Harvard Grad Student Dies in Bali From Police Brutality Over Cannabis Arrest
Rodrigo Ventocilla Ventosilla died from injuries sustained while in police custody. The post Harvard Grad Student Dies in Bali From Police Brutality Over Cannabis Arrest…
NBA’s Montrezl Harrell Has Felony Weed Charge Reduced to Misdemeanor
NBA forward Montrezl Harrell pleaded guilty to a single count of misdemeanor marijuana possession on Wednesday, avoiding felony charges in the case that began with…
Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios Calls Fault on Cannabis Smell at US Open
Weed was in the air at the grand slam event in NYC, and the Australian did not approve. The post Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios Calls…