Politics

PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY

Psychedelic Therapy Shows Promise in Reducing Alcohol and Tobacco Addiction, Review Finds

A new scientific review published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry is bringing renewed attention to the potential of psychedelic therapy as a breakthrough treatment for addiction. The analysis reveals that psychedelic-assisted therapy may significantly reduce problematic alcohol and tobacco use—two of the most common and difficult substance dependencies worldwide. The review analyzed dozens of …

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PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY

Scientific Review Finds Psychedelic Therapy Can Reduce Problematic Alcohol and Tobacco Use

New research continues to affirm the powerful potential of psychedelics in treating addiction. According to a comprehensive scientific review published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, psychedelic-assisted therapy can significantly reduce problematic alcohol and tobacco use—offering hope for millions battling substance dependence. The review analyzed multiple clinical studies and real-world cases involving psychedelic compounds such as psilocybin, LSD, and …

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Bill Maher

Bill Maher Says He Wasn’t High During White House Dinner with Trump—Calls It a Missed Opportunity

Comedian and longtime cannabis advocate Bill Maher is known for his blunt takes and unapologetic honesty—and his latest reflection involves a surprising dinner guest: former President Donald Trump. In a recent interview, Maher revealed that he once had dinner at the White House with Trump during his presidency. But what surprised fans even more? Maher …

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Cannabis at Casinos

New Poll Shows 70% of Americans Support Marijuana Use at Casinos and Resorts

A new national survey shows that a strong majority of Americans are ready to bring cannabis out of the shadows—and into their vacation plans. According to a recent poll conducted by the American Gaming Association and YouGov, 70% of U.S. adults support allowing marijuana consumption at casinos and resort properties in states where it’s legal. The results …

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Pre Rolls

U.S. vs. Canada: How Pre-Roll Marijuana Markets Compare

Pre-rolls—those ready-to-smoke joints—have quickly become one of the fastest-growing categories in the legal cannabis industry. But while consumers in both the U.S. and Canada are fueling the trend, new analysis reveals that the two markets are evolving in dramatically different ways. According to a recent op-ed, the U.S. pre-roll market is thriving with innovation and …

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Cannabis Sales

U.S. Cannabis Industry Hits Record Sales—But Job Numbers Decline for First Time

In a surprising twist for one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S. economy, the cannabis industry lost jobs in 2023—despite setting a new national record in sales. According to a new report from industry analysts at Vangst and Whitney Economics, the legal marijuana market brought in over $28.8 billion in revenue last year, but …

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Cannabis Legalization

Florida Cannabis Legalization Campaign Joins Lawsuit Against Ballot Restrictions Signed by DeSantis

Florida’s path to cannabis legalization just hit a major legal and political wall—and activists are fighting back. Smart & Safe Florida, the campaign aiming to put marijuana legalization on the 2026 ballot, has officially joined a lawsuit challenging new restrictions on citizen-led ballot initiatives signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. The controversial law, enacted …

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Marijuana Sales

New York Marijuana Sales Near $1.5 Billion as Legal Market Rapidly Expands

New York’s legal cannabis market is gaining serious momentum, with total marijuana sales approaching $1.5 billion and the number of licensed stores nearly tripling over the past year. That’s the key takeaway from a new state report showing just how quickly the Empire State is embracing legal cannabis. According to the New York Office of …

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Hemp Retailers

Texas Hemp Retailers Warn New Product Ban Could Devastate Small Businesses

Retailers across Texas are sounding the alarm over a proposed state ban that could wipe hemp-derived products like Delta-8 THC off the shelves—and with it, the livelihoods of thousands of small business owners. A new report highlights just how severe the economic fallout could be if lawmakers move forward with stricter rules on consumable hemp …

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Cannabis Sales

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Set to Vote on Cannabis Sales Through State-Run Stores

Pennsylvania is moving one step closer to legal cannabis sales as lawmakers prepare to vote on a bill that would allow marijuana to be sold through a network of state-run stores. The vote marks a significant development in the state’s evolving approach to cannabis policy. The proposed legislation would legalize the sale of cannabis to …

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