Native Americans, especially those in struggling reservations across the country, have had a pretty rough history with alcohol. It has damaged many communities and disproportionately affected young Native American lives over the rest of the population. So one community has put on the brakes and went a different direction: towards marijuana. Oglala Sioux Tribe in […]
Ever heard of the drug K2? This type of synthetic marijuana is currently running amok across the continental United States with lawmakers not knowing what to do. K2, also known as Spice, Scoobie snacks, and Mr. Nice Guy has always been a sort of loophole for those looking to get high while in states with […]
American WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted of smuggling and possessing drugs into Russia earlier this week. Due to her conviction, she was sentence to roughly nine years of jail time. The judge, Anna Sotnikova of the Khimki city court delivered the sentence on Thursday and tacked on an additional 1 million ruble fine […]
As long as Governor Newsom signs a bill coming his way, we may be seeing some consumption sites for any illicit drug pop up in the state of California. A 21-11 vote in favor of the bill occurred on Monday after it passed through some committees with some amendments attached. It’s been quite the journey […]
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 […]
