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Chronic pain is one of the toughest battles many people face—and opioids are often the strongest medicine doctors can prescribe. But now, new research from Australia shows a better option may be emerging. Patients who added medical cannabis to their treatment dropped their opioid use dramatically over a year—while those who stuck with opioids alone …

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New research reveals that psilocybin—the main active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms—could play a powerful role in helping people recover from traumatic brain injury (TBI). A scientific review by medical experts found that psilocybin may reduce inflammation, support brain cell regrowth, and help heal emotional damage following brain trauma. The researchers evaluated nearly 30 previous studies, …

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After work, many young adults are reaching for cannabis drinks instead of alcohol. A recent poll of 1,000 employed Americans reveals a new trend: while 45% still drink alcohol to unwind, 24% use nicotine, 20% choose cannabis beverages, and 16% go for alcohol-free options like mocktails or CBD-infused drinks. This shift isn’t just happenstance. Millennials …

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What if your beer could do more than just get you buzzed? A new study shows that adding hemp (cannabis) seeds to the brewing process can actually make beer more nutritious—and still taste great. Scientists experimented by replacing part of the usual malt grain with up to thirty percent hemp seeds—either malted or unmalted. The …

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The White House is reviewing a plan to educate young people about the health risks of marijuana, vaping, alcohol, and a controversial kratom compound. This effort stems from a new initiative called “Make America Healthy Again.” If it moves forward, the U.S. Surgeon General would launch a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at improving youth health. …

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The fight over cannabis access in Washington, D.C. just took a new turn. Anti-cannabis groups Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and a local coalition called “1000 Feet” are now pushing their message to the highest level: they’ve sent a formal letter to the President, the Attorney General, and the U.S. Attorney urging enforcement against D.C. …

Anti-Cannabis Groups Push to Shut Down D.C. Dispensaries Near Schools Read More »

There’s a lot of talk right now about reclassifying marijuana under federal law. But before the news turns into myths, it’s time to set the record straight on what rescheduling really means—and what it doesn’t. First, reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III does not let states change their own laws. Even with rescheduling, state governments …

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In Washington D.C., the tension between cannabis culture and federal control just got more intense. A federal crackdown is underway, and it’s shining a spotlight on public marijuana consumption. During a recent surge in law enforcement presence in the nation’s capital, a Park Police officer was caught on camera telling D.C. residents that “Trump’s tired …

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Alaska is taking a major step toward drug policy reform by advancing a statewide effort to legalize natural psychedelics. State officials recently approved a campaign to begin collecting signatures for a 2026 ballot initiative. If passed, this would make Alaska one of the first states to fully legalize and regulate psychedelics for personal and therapeutic …

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Despite a wave of viral headlines claiming otherwise, Virgin Atlantic has confirmed it is not offering THC-infused sodas on its flights. The buzz began after media outlets misinterpreted a press release from the cannabis beverage company Cann, which announced a new promotional partnership with the airline—but without any actual THC onboard. Cann is known for making low-dose …

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