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Poll: Support for Psychedelic Research for Military Members, Federal Pot Expungement Bill Filed, More… (8/1/22)

Last weekend's Lollapalooza festival in Chicago featured not only music but harm reduction measures, a new poll finds support for federal–as opposed to state-level–marijuana legalization,…

New Report Recommends Tips for Successful Cannabis-Impaired Driving Campaigns

A new report examines impaired driving safety campaigns and how states can deter driving under the influence of cannabis through effective educational messages and community…

Bipartisan Bill Would Clear Federal Marijuana Misdemeanor Records

Weldon Angelos weighs in on the bipartisan Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement Act. The post Bipartisan Bill Would Clear Federal Marijuana Misdemeanor Records appeared first on High…

Oklahoma Puts Moratorium On Issuing New Medical Cannabis Licenses

Oklahoma cannabis regulators have placed a two-year moratorium on issuing licenses for new medical pot businesses in the state. The post Oklahoma Puts Moratorium On…

New York Gov. Signs Smoking Ban in State-Owned Beaches, Parks

Yes, that means weed, too. The post New York Gov. Signs Smoking Ban in State-Owned Beaches, Parks appeared first on High Times.

Massachusetts Lawmakers Pass Compromise Bill on Cannabis Industry Reform

The Massachusetts bill will direct more revenue to the Social Equity Fund, which aims to boost minority participation in the state’s cannabis industry. The post…

AR Legal Pot Initiative Has Enough Signature, UN Experts Criticiize Singapore Drug Executions, More… (7/29/22)

Marijuana seizures at the US-Mexican border are down again, Colombia's Gulf Clan is escalating its attacks on police as it jockeys for position in upcoming…

Poll States 28% of Americans Have Tried At Least One Psychedelic Substance

A new poll released by YouGov explored how many Americans have tried psychedelic drugs, their support of decriminalization, and much more. The post Poll States…

Denver Weed Delivery Services Face Mile-High Challenges

Social equity cannabis delivery services in Denver are facing steep challenges to their success, but a city proposal may help them survive. The post Denver…

Bid To Get Legalization Initiative on Missouri Ballot ‘Isn’t Dead’ Yet

Early counts suggested that the Missouri campaign to legalize adult-use cannabis had fallen short of the necessary number of signatures to qualify. The post Bid…

Another American Caught With Weed in Russia Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

Russia will lock up a U.S. citizen for 14 years in prison for half an ounce of pot. The post Another American Caught With Weed…

First THC-Friendly Bar and Restaurant Opens in Tennessee

Buds & Brews is Tennessee’s first brick-and-mortar bar and restaurant to serve hemp-derived THC to the masses. The post First THC-Friendly Bar and Restaurant Opens…

Switzerland Medical Cannabis Law Goes Live August 1

Medical cannabis is just around the corner for citizens in Switzerland, with a program launching on August 1, and researchers are gearing up for numerous…

Biden Administration Proposes Prisoner Swap To Free Brittney Griner

The Biden administration revealed on Wednesday that it has offered to release a Russian arms dealer being held in a U.S. prison in exchange for…

Trump Urges ‘Very Quick Trial’ and Death Penalty for Drug Dealers

Former President Donald Trump called for quick trials and executions of drug traffickers during a Washington, D.C. speech to a conservative political group. The post…

Trump Calls for Death Penalty for Drug Dealers, Senate Legal Pot Bill Gets Hearing, More… (7/27/22)

The House approves a medical marijuana research bill, Switzerland and Zimbabwe open up to medicinal cannabis, and more.Senate Democrats' Marijuana Legalization Bill Gets…

Exclusive: Ice T and Charis B’s New Jersey Dispensary Gets Green-Lighted

The Medicine Woman New Jersey is co-owned by Ice T and Charis B. The post Exclusive: Ice T and Charis B’s New Jersey Dispensary Gets…

Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Cannabis Decriminalization Bill

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism held a hearing on Tuesday to discuss the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, a bill introduced last…

Griner Testifies That Russian-Provided Interpreter Gave Incomplete Translation

Brittney Griner said the poor translation left her in the dark during hours of questioning, and was instructed to sign documents without explanation. The post…

DEA Rescinds Proposal to Ban Five Psychedelic Drugs

The Drug Enforcement Administration revealed last week that it had dropped a proposed rule change that would ban five psychedelic drugs known as tryptamines. The…

High-strength cannabis linked to addiction and mental health problems

Largest ever study into the health effects of different types of cannabis highlights concerns about stronger forms of the drug.

Senate Democrats' Legal Pot Bill Gets Hearing Tomorrow, Senate Bill to Allow TV Pot Ads in Legal States Filed, More… (7/26/22)

Senate Majority Leader Schumer's marijuana legalization bill gets two new cosponsors and a hearing tomorrow, a Cannabis Resource Center to promote equity in the industry…

Singapore Executes Man for Cannabis Trafficking

Five executions in less than four months for drug charges including cannabis has activists pleading for help. The post Singapore Executes Man for Cannabis Trafficking…

Illinois Trumpets 50% Rise in Adult-Use Pot Sales, Tax Revenue

The $1.5 billion in sales “translates into significant tax revenue with a portion of every dollar spent being reinvested in communities that have suffered for…

Retailers Complain Weedmaps is Advertising Illegal Dispensaries Again

Weedmaps is once again getting flack from California businesses for allegedly advertising illegal cannabis companies. The post Retailers Complain Weedmaps is Advertising Illegal Dispensaries Again…

Zimbabwe OKs First Medicinal Cannabis Sales

Zimbabwe is looking to shift away from tobacco, and views cannabis as its next cash crop. The post Zimbabwe OKs First Medicinal Cannabis Sales appeared…

Cannabis Licensing Hub Opens in the Bronx

New York dignitaries including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer were on hand Sunday for the launch of the Bronx Cannabis Hub, a community center providing…

DEA Backs Off on Banning 5 New Psychedelics, Colombia's ELN Hints at Peace Talks with New President, More… (7/25/22)

Signature gatherers are criss-crossing the Cowboy State for a pair of marijuana initiatives, the US and India signa joint agreement on cooperating against the drug…

Illinois Issues 149 Cannabis Retailer Licenses

Illinois regulators announced on Friday that 149 conditional licenses for adult-use marijuana retailers have been issued by the state. The post Illinois Issues 149 Cannabis…

Over 850 Doctors in Thailand Protest Pot Legalization

Doctors in the country sound the alarm about the danger of cannabis for children and teens. The post Over 850 Doctors in Thailand Protest Pot…

Pot in a Planter! Cannabis Found in British Village’s Public Floral Display

Local officials said the suspicious plants were “not part of this year’s schedule.” The post Pot in a Planter! Cannabis Found in British Village’s Public…

Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Resolution Calling for Brittney Griner’s Release

Brittney Griner, the WNBA star, has been held in a Russian prison since February on drug charges, and faces a 10-year sentence. The post Bipartisan…

House Passes Bill Permitting Weed Ads on TV and Radio

The House of Representatives this week passed legislation to permit cannabis advertising on broadcast television and radio as part of a broader appropriations measure. The…

First State-Licensed Medical Dispensary Set to Open in South Dakota

The business, located in Hartford, South Dakota, will open June 27. The post First State-Licensed Medical Dispensary Set to Open in South Dakota appeared first…

Will Hemp Take Over the Plant-Based Food Market?

Meat alternatives are on the rise globally. Could hemp take the lead as cannabis reform drives agricultural production? The post Will Hemp Take Over the…

Chronicle Book Review: Opium's Orphans

Chronicle Book Review: Opium's Orphans: The 200-Year History of the War on Drugs by P.E. Caquet (2022, Reaktion Books, 400 pp., $35.00 HB)[image:1 align:left]The history…

Senate Democrats File Marijuana Legalization Bill, Bipartisan Bill for Psychedelics for Terminally Ill Filed, More… (7/21/22)

Singapore is set to hang a drug offender today, Sensators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) filed a bill to allow the terminally ill…

Recent Johns Hopkins Medicine Study Analyzes Mislabeled CBD Products

More evidence that cannabis products are incorrectly labeled has come forth, adding to the discussion that accuracy is necessary for the safety of consumers. The…

Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Give ‘Right to Try’ Protection to Psilocybin and MDMA

Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky have introduced bipartisan legislation to extend Right to Try protection to drugs that…

NYC’s Overdose Prevention Centers Prove Effective

New research shows the first publicly recognized centers in the nation reduced overdoses. The post NYC’s Overdose Prevention Centers Prove Effective appeared first on High…