It seems evident that it should be a simple, objective decision when a percentage of THC is placed on the back of a label. Tests are made, results are read, and a factual number is produced. But in California, a free market competition with little regulation has taken most of the science out of the […]
Voters in several states will decide on marijuana-related ballot measures in November. Here is an update of where these efforts currently stand. Arkansas The group Responsible Growth Arkansas, led by former Arkansas Democratic House minority leader Eddie Armstrong, has reportedly submitted more than double the signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot. The proposed […]
Advertising for marijuana has been this ultra-confusing road of uncertainty ever since states began to legalize the plant a decade ago. Some places take a hard stance against it, and some take a stance of not really having a stance at all. A new bill filed in the Senate is trying to make this unclear […]
With profound sadness, Peachtree NORML announced the passing of Tom McCain, the Executive Director Emeritus and long-time board member. After witnessing the devastating injustices of cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs, Tom became a tireless advocate for legalization. He served as the Executive Director of Peachtree NORML for many years, retiring in 2019. Tom […]
A letter from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to Representative Madeleine Dean from Pennsylvania was obtained by The Intercept which clearly states an expectation and likely support for FDA approval of psilocybin and MDMA therapy. The letter, from May of this year, is centered specifically around therapy for those with PTSD […]
According to a new survey published in Canada, roughly 1 out of every 3 patients experiencing chronic pain use cannabis for pain management. This study was released a few weeks ago by the Canadian Journal of Pain. According to the research, roughly 2,000 patients were assessed and over 30% admitted to using cannabis for their […]
Oh how far we’ve come. 5 new tryptamines have begun circulating in the US, and with that circulation comes interest from the DEA. After an initial report by the Department of Health and Human Services, the DEA found that the tryptamines (4-OH-DiPT, 5-MeO-AMT, 5-MeO-MiPT, 5-MeO-DET, and DiPT) had no medical use and a high chance […]
Now that the cannabis bill has been filed in the Senate, we’re in the phase of getting everyone’s opinion on the bill, and marijuana in general. A new poll from YouGov America gives us a taste of these answers. Specifically whether or not marijuana should be a federal issue or a state-by-state one, along with […]
Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) released their concept for a new bill which would allow seriously ill patients across the US to use schedule I drugs including marijuana, psychedelics, and other substances. This bill includes a patient right to use psilocybin and MDMA, bringing these drugs into the legal spectrum for the […]
The confusion of crossing state lines – one with legal marijuana and one without – continues for the Department of Transportation. Some of their employees reside in states that prohibit testing for marijuana. However, the DOT, which regulates industries such as truck drivers and train operators, operates at a federal level, where marijuana is still […]
