Views: 6 JAMA Network Open just published a new study this week that gets us much closer to some definitive info on whether or not cannabis effects memory. The researchers had a sample rate of over 1,000 adults within the ages of 22 and 36. They used brain imaging technology to determine brain activity during […]
Views: 4 Always at the center of the debate about legalizing marijuana, the price of the flower has fluctuated immensely in the past four years. There have been convincing arguments from the stance that expensive legal products will keep the underbelly of the illicit market flourishing, and also from the stance that farmers who continually […]
Views: 4 The DEA is hiring a new head, and while it does so, there is an interim leader. Derek Maltz, a veteran of the department with 28 years of service, retired in 2014. For now, he’s back, leading the DEA during a very tumultuous time for its views on marijuana. Unfortunately, he’ll be no […]
Views: 5 Days before he got kicked out, Biden did a last ditch commuting of sentences. This time, the number of commutations reached 2,500. They were all people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses and who are serving longer sentences than they would if the same crime was convicted today. “This action is an important step […]
Views: 4 This is surprising news, and is something I’d like to see replicated before I totally buy it. Nonetheless, a recent study has found that within a four-week period, adults were more active on days they used marijuana. This was a study that consisted of 98 men and women and asked if they did […]
Views: 2 This was seeming more and more likely as the weeks into the new year continued. After Village Farms International and Hemp for Victory had asked for the DEA to be removed from the proponent side of the hearings after showing clear bias for the other side, the judge has granted a request for […]
Views: 4 Looks like Doordash is seeing some potential in the weed market. On Thursday, Doordash announced it would start delivering CBD and THC products to your doorstep including gummies, beverages, chocolates, mints, and even honey sticks. “With the growing demand for hemp-derived THC and CBD products, we’re excited to expand access to a wide […]
Views: 4 A cannabis company set to be a part of the hearings later this month to support the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III has accused the DEA of using debunked studies and ignoring the public comment phase and is asking they be removed from the hearings. This is a stunning […]
Views: 4 The most persistent and grave negative side effect of smoking marijuana has been its link to psychosis for some young users. However, the link has continued to be very vague and varies wildly between studies. Because of this, lots and lots of studies continue to come out, hoping to bridge the gap more […]
Views: 5 We’ve come a long way from the scandal a few years ago in which Sha’Carri Richardson was suspended from competing in the Olympics due to a positive marijuana test. At least, when you look at all of sports leagues as a whole. For one, the NFL continues to reduce penalties for marijuana use, […]
