Recent research has uncovered the potential of THC, the primary psychoactive component in cannabis, to reverse signs of brain aging in mice. This groundbreaking discovery offers hope for developing new treatments to maintain cognitive function and brain health as humans age. The study, conducted by a team of scientists from Germany and Israel, expands on […]
For years, opponents of cannabis legalization have warned that legalizing marijuana would lead to a surge in adolescent use. However, a decade after the first states moved to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis, data overwhelmingly shows that these fears were unfounded. In fact, recent federal surveys reveal that teen marijuana use has declined sharply over […]
In a significant move aimed at reforming the cannabis sector, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has granted pardons to nearly 5,000 individuals convicted or wanted on charges related to illegal cannabis cultivation, according to a statement released by the Justice Ministry on Monday. The decision marks a pivotal step in Morocco’s ongoing efforts to transition from […]
Wiz Khalifa, the ultra-famous rapper and cannabis entrepreneur, is setting his sights on new horizons as his cannabis brand, Khalifa Kush, prepares to break into the European market. In an exclusive interview, Wiz reflects on the current state of cannabis legalization, remarking, “When cannabis is regulated, it only helps, it doesn’t hurt. We’re past that […]
The University of New England (UNE) is making strides into the cannabis industry with the launch of four online certificate programs aimed at developing professional skills for this rapidly growing field. UNE has partnered with California-based Green Flower, a cannabis education program that has collaborated with more than 50 colleges and universities across the country, […]
Despite bipartisan congressional pleas, Marc Fogel, a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Russia for possessing medical marijuana obtained as a registered patient in Pennsylvania, was not included in a recent high-profile prisoner swap. Fogel, who used cannabis as an alternative to opioids for pain treatment, is serving a 14-year sentence for “drug smuggling” over a half-ounce […]
In a significant political move, former President Donald Trump has selected Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. This choice could have notable implications for U.S. marijuana policy, given Trump’s inconsistent record and Vance’s conservative stance on cannabis reform. Vance, elected to the Senate in 2022, has limited experience […]
A new report from New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) reveals that more than 75% of medical marijuana patients in the state have reduced their intake of prescription drugs due to cannabis use. Notably, 66% of these patients reported a specific reduction in their need for prescription opioids for pain management. The comprehensive […]
US rapper Wiz Khalifa has been charged with illegal drug possession after performing at the “Beach, Please!” festival in the Romanian village of Costinesti, where he allegedly consumed cannabis on stage, prosecutors said. The hip-hop star was headlining at the seaside festival on the shore of the Black Sea when he got caught with the […]
As Hawaii debates the legalization of cannabis, West Hawaii traffic enforcement unit commander Sergeant Thomas Koyanagi has taken a proactive approach to prepare for potential challenges. Observing an increase in traffic crashes in states that have legalized marijuana, Sgt. Koyanagi decided to enhance the capabilities of his officers by introducing advanced roadside impairment detection education […]
