The practice of microdosing either LSD or mushrooms has become more and more prominent in our culture over the years. It seems like a great stopgap before a hallucinogenic trip for those a tad intimidated by the loss of control that ensues from diving in headfirst. The rewards are simple and pleasant – a better […]
In 2021, Nevada state lawmakers passed a bill legalizing cannabis consumption establishments, also known as lounges, under two categories of licensing: one for “retail cannabis consumption lounges,” under which existing retailers will be able to sell products to be consumed on-site, and another for “independent cannabis consumption lounges” that will open as standalone lounges and […]
While Nevada legalized marijuana, it was not legal to smoke cannabis anywhere outside of a private residence. That left lots of tourists out of the loop, and left with no good options but to break the law when consuming marijuana in the state. Now, that’s been fixed with regulations finally being approved for the opening […]
A new energy drink just dropped, and it goes by the name “Gym Weed”. This new hemp-infused energy drink comes from the creators of Muscle Milk. This new hemp energy drink comes in three flavors, pear pineapple, stone fruit, and tropical berry. Each one is “touted to provide balanced energy without the jittery, anxious feeling”. […]
After the news that Colorado will likely get enough signatures to get mushroom legalization on the ballot for November, New Jersey is following up on that with their own legislation. However, theirs goes further than anything else we’ve seen. The Senate President, Nicholas Scutari, just introduced legislation that would legalize the ability for adults 21 […]
Amongst much of the ongoing political discourse within the United States, the Texas Republican Party has chosen to throw another cog into the mix. As of recently, the Texas GOP has released their platform for the upcoming few years. One of the things they are choosing to run with is an anti-marijuana stance. Although this […]
This week’s update highlights legislative developments in Arizona, California, Louisiana, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Arizona House Bill 2050 amends state law so that honorably discharged veterans who have lived in Arizona for one year will no longer need to pay the $150 fee to the state to obtain a medical marijuana certification card. Instead, they would […]
In some news that is slightly baffling, the DEA upped its confiscation game in 2021, up 22% in confiscation and 32% in arrests from the year before. However, as we all know too well, 2020 was an anomaly for most statistics, so it would be more accurate to compare 2021’s numbers to 2019. Even with […]
Texas A&M has received roughly $3.94 million in funds for 3D-printed hempcrete research. This money is expected to be used to research and create resilient buildings with the new hempcrete material. Supposedly a alternative to the very environmentally unfriendly concrete, hempcrete could lower the environmental impact of construction all over the globe. This project is […]
Despite the overwhelming majority of positive experiences with marijuana, there is of course a potential to overuse the plant for a susceptible population. Studies have shown a link between marijuana and a higher risk of forming a psychiatric disorder, especially when using marijuana with very high THC levels, or smoking weed as a teen. This, […]
