DEA Stops Plans to Ban New Psychedelic Compounds

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 […]

Truckers Still Can’t Smoke Marijuana

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 […]

Biden Finally Comments on Marijuana Pardons

We’ve gotten very little word from President Biden about any more pardons or clemency for people in jail convicted of outdated marijuana offenses. In April, Biden granted clemency to 78 people, and that’s about it. While that was certainly a welcome move, it did go nearly as far as many were hoping. But finally, after […]

Marijuana-Related Ballot Initiatives and Referendums: July 2022 Update

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 submitted more than double the signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot. The proposed constitutional […]

Cloud of Pot Smoke Billows Over City in Columbia

Earlier this year we saw footage come out of India showing huge piles (about 2 tons) of marijuana get burned up, and our first thought was, “hopefully someone’s getting some use out of that gigantic amount of smoke being created”. Law enforcement kept an eye on the weather to make sure no one could partake, […]

The Battle Between Weed Enthusiasts and the Fearful Media

It seems that every time a new article from a respected media company is published on the downsides of marijuana, we hear cries from the enthusiasts about the fear-mongering running rampant and they’re instantly dismissed. One just needs to look at the comments on any negative-leaning study posted to the subreddit r/cannabis to find dismissals […]

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