During the boom of newly legal marijuana, the excitement was so high that it seemed people would continually be lining up to get their daily dose of legal weed. With this came opportunity to make lots of money, and the tax rate on marijuana in the state of California has been absurdly high ever since. […]
A harm reduction site, a place where people are able to inject clean needles of their drug of choice in a safe environment without risk of incrimination and overdose, has had a very difficult road to opening in Philadelphia. After years of protests and friction from neighborhoods across the city, the Philadelphia nonprofit Safehouse was […]
Psilocybin therapy, hailed as a revolutionary approach to addiction treatment, is rapidly expanding its reach. Recent studies have spotlighted the potential of this emerging psychedelic treatment in combating substance use disorders, including alcohol and nicotine addiction. The spotlight now turns to an uncharted territory: gambling addiction. A team of British scientists is embarking on a […]
Just when we thought we got a win out of the courts for the relationship between guns and marijuana, the DOJ is swooping in to try and effect the outcome. Earlier this week, we reported that a Federal Appeals Court had ruled the ban of owning guns for weed smokers to be unconstitutional. In came […]
In a significant move reflecting evolving attitudes towards hemp and CBD products, social media giant Facebook has announced a revision to its advertising policy. The platform will now permit the promotion of topical hemp and CBD items, under certain conditions. Advertisers seeking to capitalize on this new avenue must adhere to specific criteria and ensure […]
Anyone who admits to smoking marijuana is now able to buy guns due to a ruling by a federal appeals court. The ruling came from a case in which a man was given four years in prison after being pulled over with firearms in his car and admitting to sometimes smoking marijuana. This conviction will […]
In a groundbreaking Gallup poll, it has been revealed that over half of American adults have experimented with marijuana, with current cannabis smoking surpassing cigarette usage. The survey, conducted between July 3-27, showed that 17 percent of U.S. adults currently smoke cannabis, compared to only 11 percent who smoke cigarettes. While the question inquired specifically […]
A judge in New York has put a stop to any new dispensaries opening in the state of New York due to issues with the constitutionality of their social equity program. A group of veterans filed a lawsuit that claimed the licensing program that gave priority to those impacted by the war on drugs was […]
Seth Rogen, renowned for his acting prowess and co-founder of the Canadian cannabis company Houseplant, is stepping into an unexpected role as an Airbnb host. Fans of Rogen will soon have the chance to get an exclusive peek into the creative process behind Houseplant by booking an overnight stay at his Los Angeles creative oasis. […]
On August 1st, Minnesota made us two states shy of having half of the country able to recreationally buy marijuana. You have to be 21 or older, and you can possess up to 2 pounds of flower at home, and 2 ounces in public. Similar to New Jersey and New York, the opening of new […]
