Within many states, the laws for marijuana are being re-written. Out with the old, and in with the new. But even as new marijuana laws are being enacted, the age-old stigma around the drug remains. Many people are hesitant to speak about marijuana or admit to any type of personal use due to how it […]
Hemp and marijuana are entirely separate from each other in the eyes of the law. However, that doesn’t stop a new hemp-infused beverage to affect a drug test for Marines and Navy sailors. An advisory was sent out to all members of the Navy that warns them against drinking Rockstar’s Passion Fruit drink with hemp […]
Members of the US House of Representatives today approved legislation, HR 5657: The Medical Marijuana Research Act, facilitating clinical cannabis research by establishing a process whereby authorized scientists may access flowers and other products manufactured in accordance with state-approved marijuana programs. The bill also expedites the timeline during which federal officials must either approve or […]
It’s almost at the point of self-parody at this point when we see someone in the middle of a trip who believes the trees are talking to him/her. It’s the number one image that pops in people’s heads when they think of a mindtrip. Someone out of their mind, seeing souls where there aren’t any. […]
Nike is getting ready to release their newest ‘hemp’ shoe this fall. The Nike ACG Air Moc 3.5 “Hemp” is expected to drop near the beginning of autumn. The shoe shows Nike’s commitment to moving into the hemp sector. The shoe features a quilted nylon upper with a grid pattern that shows the ruggedness of […]
Legislation unanimously passed by members of the US Senate empowers the US Attorney General to facilitate clinical research trials involving cannabis. The action represents one of the very few occasions that members of the Senate have ever advanced a marijuana-related reform bill. Senate Bill 253: The Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act provides the office […]
Over the next 10 years hemp articles of clothing are expected to boom in popularity. This comes from a new study done by a multitude of different corporations working to determine how popular hemp will be 10 years from now. With legalization being implemented in many places around the globe, experts expect hemp to be […]
Hemp is finding more and more purposes in the making of every day products, and ever since 2018 when the Farm Bill was signed into law, hemp is available for experimentation. We’ve seen it used in sneaker culture, we’ve seen it compete against steel, and now we’re seeing it gain a better footing in the […]
In the UK and Russia, Papa Johns has unveiled a new menu item, the Hemp Sticks. These bread sticks made with hemp are made from their signature garlic pizza stick sprinkled with hemp seeds as the toppings. In Russia, the hemp sticks will include garlic sauce while in the UK they will also include mozzarella. […]
Here is NORML’s weekly update on state legislative activity. Highlighted Utah Legislation is currently pending, Senate Bill 195, expands qualifying conditions to include those experiencing acute pain that would otherwise be treated with opioids. Update: This week, the bill passed the Senate and House. After a procedural reading, it advances to the House. Send a […]
