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CBD shown to ease anxiety without the risks that can come with THC
A new study of 300 people with anxiety shows that the nonintoxicating compound, CBD, found in cannabis can quell anxiety better than THC-dominant products — and without the side-effects.
Cannabis use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
More frequent use of cannabis was associated with higher odds of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, finds new study.
Oregon Lawmakers Backtrack on Drug Decriminalization as Reversal Bill Goes to Gov
After Oregon voters approved a measure to decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs in 2020, lawmakers are looking to undo the reform with a…
Female Orgasmic Disorder Could Become a Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis in Four States
Science confirms what many of us discovered on our own. The post Female Orgasmic Disorder Could Become a Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis in Four…
Marijuana use may damage brain immune cells vital to adolescent development, study suggests
In a mouse study designed to explore the impact of marijuana’s major psychoactive compound, THC, on teenage brains, researchers say they found changes to the…
Genomic study links cannabis abuse to multiple health problems
A new analysis of the genomes of more than 1 million people has shed light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder and its…
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…
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…
Cannabis exposure linked to 1.5 times higher risk of unhealthy pregnancy outcomes
In a large study of more than 9,000 pregnant people from across the U.S., researchers at University of Utah Health have found that cannabis exposure…
South Dakota Police Commission Approves Officer Applicants with Cannabis Records
Two law enforcement officers seeking certification were recently forgiven for their past cannabis use. The post South Dakota Police Commission Approves Officer Applicants with Cannabis…
Carjacked Auto Smashes Into Los Angeles Dispensary as Robberies Get More Brazen
Suspects hijacked a car, then plowed the vehicle into an unlicensed dispensary in downtown Los Angeles. The post Carjacked Auto Smashes Into Los Angeles Dispensary…
Michigan Ends Weed Testing For Some State Jobs
Michigan officials have approved a rule that ends drug screenings for cannabis for many state jobs. The post Michigan Ends Weed Testing For Some State…
DC Law Protecting Pot-Smoking Workers Now in Effect; Ghana OKs Hemp, MedMJ Production, More… (7/14/23)
A Minnesota Native American reservation will have marijuana for sale on the first day of legalization (unlike most of the rest of the state), the…
Executives Re-Enact Boston Tea Party To Protest Cannabis Tax Rule
A demonstration in Massachusetts on Wednesday re-enacted the Boston Tea Party to protest IRS rules that unfairly tax cannabis businesses. The post Executives Re-Enact Boston…
Montreal Shroom Shop Raided, Owner Says ‘We’re Just Getting Started’
FunGuyz location in Montreal, Quebec was raided but there are no signs the chain will be slowing down. The post Montreal Shroom Shop Raided, Owner…
Minnesota-Based Native American Tribe To Begin Selling Recreational Cannabis After August 1
While Minnesota is still developing a dispensary license program for legal cannabis, the Red Lake Nation Tribe is getting a head start on sales. The…
Cannabeginners: How to Legally Use Cannabis in France
The French may like wine, but cannabis is complicated. The post Cannabeginners: How to Legally Use Cannabis in France appeared first on High Times.
Federal Drug Prisoner Population Declines, CA Psychedelic Legalization Bill Advances, More… (7/13/23)
A GOP-led House committee has killed marijuana and psychedelic reform amendments to the defense spending bill, a Mexican drug cartel uses roadside bombs against the…
Only 24.4% of Cannabis Operators Profitable Due to 280E, Other Challenges
According to Beau Whitney of Whitney Economics, policy solutions include safe banking, 280E reform, and opening up interstate commerce. The post Only 24.4% of Cannabis…
North Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill Likely Dead For 2023
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina is likely dead for this year’s legislative session, according to Republican leaders. The post North Carolina…
Massachusetts Pot Sales Reach $152M Last Month, $4.74B Since 2018
Massachusetts cannabis sales continue to rise alongside other states in the Northeastern U.S. The post Massachusetts Pot Sales Reach $152M Last Month, $4.74B Since 2018…
Meta Updates Policy To Allow CBD Ads Without Permission
A Meta spokesperson clarified the implications for the new CBD-related ad policy. The post Meta Updates Policy To Allow CBD Ads Without Permission appeared first…
Berkeley Decriminalizes Psilocybin, Ayahuasca
Major psychedelic reform is coming to Northern California. The post Berkeley Decriminalizes Psilocybin, Ayahuasca appeared first on High Times.
RI Pot Shop Sues over Labor Agreement Requirement, Trouble in Chilpancingo, More… (7/12/23)
North Carolina will go another year without approving medical marijuana, San Francisco gets $1 million in state funding to do mobile drug checking, and more.[image:1…
Maryland’s First Week of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Tops $20 Million
Maryland retailers rang up more than $20 million in weed purchases during the first week of regulated adult-use cannabis sales, according to state officials. The…
Scotland’s Government Calls For Drug Decriminalization
The Scottish government has unveiled a plan to decriminalize possession of personal quantities of drugs, a proposal that was quickly rejected by the U.K. national…
Canadian Study Examines Potency, Duration of Joints
The results of a recent study show interesting results regarding the potency of ground flower based on different particle sizes. The post Canadian Study Examines…
Germany Releases Draft Bill For Cannabis Legalization
The country’s ministry of health released a draft of the measure on July 5. The post Germany Releases Draft Bill For Cannabis Legalization appeared first…
MA Therapuetic Psychedelic Initiative Coming, CA Pot Companies Used Fake Unions, More… (7/11/23)
Oregon's most populous county backs away from a widely criticized harm reduction program, California pot companies tied to fake labor unions could lose their licenses,…
Announcing the Winners of the High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan: People’s Choice Edition 2023
Michigan’s hottest cannabis products won out in this year’s People’s Choice competition. The post Announcing the Winners of the High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan: People’s…
Long Island’s First Adult-Use Dispensary Opens To Huge Crowds
Four towns on the Island have been awarded licenses. The post Long Island’s First Adult-Use Dispensary Opens To Huge Crowds appeared first on High Times.
Pennsylvania Senate Panel Advances Medical Cannabis Reform Bills
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has approved three bills to reform the state’s medical marijuana program, while a separate measure introduced last week would legalize recreational…
AOC ‘Concerned’ Biden’s Conservative Pot Views Could Ruin Bipartisan Push To Study Psychedelics
Biden’s record is shadier than his Aviators when it comes to cannabis policy. The post AOC ‘Concerned’ Biden’s Conservative Pot Views Could Ruin Bipartisan Push…
DEA Celebrates 50th Anniversary of War on Drugs, Drugs Are Winning
Drug use is higher than ever as the DEA celebrates its 50th anniversary. The post DEA Celebrates 50th Anniversary of War on Drugs, Drugs Are…
New Qualifying Conditions for MN MedMJ, PA Pot Poll Shows Declining Support, More… (7/10/23)
Virginia's GOP governor indicates he is not interested in legal marijuana sales, a New York city has to pay for firing a medical marijuana patient,…
New York Town Owes Nearly $200,000 After Firing Medical Cannabis Patient
A New York jury has found that the city of Amsterdam discriminated against a medical cannabis patient when he was fired for failing a random…
Woman Becomes First Person To Be Imprisoned for CBD in Hong Kong
A woman was attempting to travel into Hong Kong with CBD, ketamine, and syringes, and recently received a two-month prison sentence. The post Woman Becomes…
Scotland Calls for Drug Decriminalization, Germany Unveils Draft Legal Weed Bill, More… (7/7/23)
Florida's governor signs a bill allowing medical marijuana patients to use telehealth, a trio of Pennyslvania medical marijuana bills is heading for a Senate floor…
High Times Cannabis Cup Illinois: People’s Choice Edition 2023 Kicks Off
Cannabis Cup is returning to The Prairie State to represent the state’s finest flower and cannabis products. The post High Times Cannabis Cup Illinois: People’s…
Moxie Launches in Ohio
Moxie, a pioneer in the world of cannabis concentrates, has officially launched its medical products in The Buckeye State. The post Moxie Launches in Ohio…