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Cannabis poisoning in young children increased nine times after legalization

Ontario saw nine times more emergency department visits per month for cannabis poisonings in young children under the age of 10 after Canada legalized recreational…

LA County Introduces Ordinance to Charge Illegal Cannabis Operations $30,000 Per Day

The hefty, daily fine is intended to deter illegal cannabis endeavors from operating. The post LA County Introduces Ordinance to Charge Illegal Cannabis Operations $30,000…

Does Cannabis Use Actually Thwart Coronavirus Infection?

A new study showing cannabis can help prevent Coronavirus infection has experts urging caution. The post Does Cannabis Use Actually Thwart Coronavirus Infection? appeared first…

Mississippi Lawmakers Propose Expanded Medical Cannabis Rules

Mississippi lawmakers are working on expanding medical cannabis access so that more patients in the state can find relief. The post Mississippi Lawmakers Propose Expanded…

Ancient South American Empire Tripped On Psychedelic Beer

South American excavation just uncovered beer that was psychedelic in nature and used to exercise political control over surrounding communities. The post Ancient South American…

Global Coalition Launches Push to Internationally Reschedule Psilocybin, MS MedMJ Bill Filed, More… (1/12/22)

A Florida bill seeks to make it easier to prosecute drug overdoses as murders, an Austin initiative to decriminalize pot possession has enough signatures to…

Capitol Rally to Bring Cannabis Tax Crisis to Doorstep of California Lawmakers

Organizers on how the #NODRUGWARV2 rally is being spearheaded by legacy farmers and BIPOC leaders in cannabis. The post Capitol Rally to Bring Cannabis Tax…

Organization Aims to Reschedule Psilocybin Mushrooms in UN Categorization

The International Therapeutic Psilocybin Rescheduling Initiative has presented evidence showing the therapeutic qualities of the substance. The post Organization Aims to Reschedule Psilocybin Mushrooms in…

California Governor Expresses Support for Marijuana Tax Reform

California is open to cannabis tax reform so that the state can push back against the black market, but not everyone agrees. The post California…

Petition Seeks Help Protecting Small Cannabis Farmers in the Emerald Triangle

Lend your support to legacy growers in in Northern California by signing the petition, ‘Save the Emerald Triangle Legacy Cannabis Farmers.’ The post Petition Seeks…

Vive La CBD Revolution: The French Ground War on Regulated CBD

The French have just created a regulated CBD market, but it is still problematic—starting with cultivators and CBD specialty shops The post Vive La CBD…

Florida Lawmaker Works to Increase Medical Cannabis Access

Florida is making moves in 2022 to increase access to medical cannabis, as many states move ahead of them into recreational territory. The post Florida…

Brain-based method to determine impairment from cannabis intoxication

A new study shows that imaging of brain activity with functional near-infrared spectroscopy might offer a more accurate and reliable way to distinguish impairment from…

Canada Opens Legal Pathway for Access to Psychedelic Treatment with MDMA, Psilocbyin, More… (1/11/22)

The nation's top spook announces an easing of rules around past marijuana use and national security clearances, the New Jersey legislature approves needle exchange expansion…

Former NHL Champ Darren McCarty Explores Cannabis NFT Marketplace with NFTrogs

Former professional hockey player Darren McCarty is in on the NFT game, being the first to purchase one from famed cannabis artist TROG. The post…

Naloxone Vending Machines Coming to New York City, No More Tickets for Pot in New Orleans, More…(1/10/22)

A Kentucky GOP lawmaker is trying once again to get a medical marijuana bill passed, a pair of Florida lawmakers file identical bills to legalize…

South Carolina Lawmakers Fight Cannabis Smell Search Law

South Carolina is working hard in 2022 to change the laws around sniff-and-search so that searches are being conducted fairly. The post South Carolina Lawmakers…

Wyoming Activists Prepare Cannabis Reform Initiatives

Like many other states, Wyoming is gearing up for cannabis reform on the legislative sector in 2022. Here’s to positive change! The post Wyoming Activists…

Mississippi Legislator Brings Hemp to Governor’s Office

Senator Kevin Blackwell brought 3.5 grams of hemp to a meeting with the Mississippi Governor in an effort to educate him on what a reasonable…

Review: STIIIZY’s Mouthwatering Arsenal of Solventless and Curated Live Resin Offerings

Four concentrate picks from STIIIZY highlight the company’s commitment to preserving delicate terpene profiles in cold environments. The post Review: STIIIZY’s Mouthwatering Arsenal of Solventless…

NH House Approves Marijuana Legalization (Again), WA Therapeutic Psilocybin Bill Filed, More… (2/7/22)

Kansas Democrats propose constitutional amendments to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, an Indiana lawmaker files a medical marijuana bill, and more. Marijuana PolicyKansas Democrats…

Marijuana users’ risk of deadly complication doubles after rare type of bleeding stroke

Among adults with a certain type of bleeding stroke, those who used marijuana within the last 3-30 days were more than twice as likely to…

Canada Regulators Ease Access to Psychedelic Drugs

Canada health regulators announced that the government would allow physicians to request access to restricted drugs including psychedelics for their patients. The post Canada Regulators…

Second Petition to Legalize Cannabis Proposed in Oklahoma

A petition newly introduced in Oklahoma could legalize cannabis for recreational use in 2022, a potential game changer for the state. The post Second Petition…

Kevin Smith Bumps Into Daughter in Dispensary: ‘Someone Raised That Kid Right’

Kevin Smith ran into his daughter, actress Harley Quinn Smith, during a random visit to a dispensary on Wednesday. The post Kevin Smith Bumps Into…

South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare Dozens Of Cannabis Reform Bills

South Dakota is working on cannabis reform bills for the 2022 legislative session, hoping to bring cannabis regulation in the new year. The post South…

Top 10 International Drug Policy Stories of 2021 [FEATURE]

With 2021 now receding in the rear view mirror, we look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly in the arena of drug…

Duterte Will "Never Apologize" for Drug War Killings, OK Marijuana Legalization Initiative Filed, More… (1/6/22)

It's January and marijuana legalization efforts are winding up, Manhattan's new DA will refuse to prosecute some drug crimes, and more.[image:1 align:left]Marijuana PolicyIowa Lawmakers Release…

Oklahoma Pot Farm Slapped with RICO From Next Door Neighbor

In the latest of an ongoing trend, an Oklahoma grow operation faces racketeering charges for growing cannabis too close to a neighbor’s property line. The…

Connecticut Set to Accept Cannabis Business License Applications

Regulators in Connecticut announced on Tuesday they will begin accepting applications for recreational cannabis business licenses next month. The post Connecticut Set to Accept Cannabis…

New York Governor to Create $200M Cannabis Fund with Social Equity Focus

New York will create a $200 million fund in support of social equity within the state’s emerging legal cannabis market. The post New York Governor…

Study Confirms Safety of Group Psychedelic Sessions, MS Lawmakers to Take Up MedMJ Again, More… (1/5/22)

Wyoming marijuana legalization activists are forced to turn their aim to 2024, a New Mexico bill to legalize fentanyl test strips is coming, and more.[image:1…

First-of-its-Kind CBD Ad Airs on Major TV Networks

The 30-second tutorial explains why consumers need to see lab results to know what’s in their CBD products. The post First-of-its-Kind CBD Ad Airs on…

Recreational Cannabis in Montana Brings in $1.5M

Montana is bringing in serious money through recreational cannabis just in the first days that it has been officially legal. The post Recreational Cannabis in…

Cannabis Flower Sales Begin in Louisiana

Medical cannabis patients in Louisiana can now purchase smokable flower, much to the joy of local advocates and lawmakers. The post Cannabis Flower Sales Begin…

More Fentanyl Than Heroin Seized at Border Last Year; MD, SD Marijuana Legalization Bills Pre-Filed, More… (1/4/22)

It''s January, and state legislatures are gearing up to deal with marijuana, a New York state inspector general's report unearths serious problems with prison drug…

MJBiz Acquired by Emerald Holding for $120 million

MJBizDaily reported that its current team will continue to work under the new company Emerald. The post MJBiz Acquired by Emerald Holding for $120 million…

New Virginia Governor Expresses Concerns About Cannabis

Virginia is now poised to be controlled by a Republican Governor, and he’s more iffy about legal cannabis than the previous administration. The post New…

Illinois Cannabis Sales Doubled in 2021

Cannabis sales in Illinois are up and continuing to grow since legalization in 2019. Things are looking good for the newly legal state. The post…

Quebec may soon require COVID-19 vaccine passports to access liquor and cannabis stores

The Quebec government may soon require people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before buying alcohol or cannabis.