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High Prices, Low Supply: How Inflation Is Changing the Way We Buy Cannabis

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Financial, In The News, Plant Science, Politics, Sales, Trends / By Jeff Leclere

With grocery bills rising and rent hitting new highs, it’s no surprise that cannabis consumers are feeling the financial pinch. A new poll shows that two out of three marijuana users are spending less on cannabis because of inflation. This shift in behavior is changing the landscape for both consumers and cannabis businesses alike. In this …

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Oprah Speaks on Psychedelics: Curiosity, Caution, and the Changing Conversation

Leave a Comment / Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Politics, Psilocybin, Psychedelics, Trends / By Jeff Leclere

In a recent episode of The Oprah Conversation podcast, media icon Oprah Winfrey opened up about the rising interest in psychedelics. Speaking with author and psychedelic advocate Michael Pollan, Oprah acknowledged the growing acceptance of substances like psilocybin but admitted that she’s still cautious about trying them herself. Their honest exchange reflects a powerful moment in the …

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Americans Say Alcohol Is More Harmful Than Cannabis—Here’s Why That Matters

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Healthcare, In The News, Plant Science, Politics, Trends / By Jeff Leclere

A new national poll shows that most Americans now believe alcohol is more harmful than marijuana—a big shift from decades of outdated thinking. This growing awareness isn’t just about health facts; it’s about changing social attitudes, legal policy, and how we talk about responsible substance use. In this blog, we explore what the data really means, …

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Psychedelics and Veterans: Why VA Secretary Doug Collins is Calling on Congress to Take Action After Talks with RFK Jr.

Leave a Comment / Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Politics, Psilocybin, Psychedelics, Trends / By Jeff Leclere

After an “eye-opening” conversation with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins says it’s time to rethink how we treat PTSD and mental health in America’s veterans. Collins plans to push Congress to support research into psychedelic-assisted therapy—a move that may signal a broader shift in how …

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Still Censored: Why Cannabis Content Keeps Getting Flagged on Social Media

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, In The News, Plant Science, Politics, Trends / By Jeff Leclere

Even though cannabis is legal in many U.S. states, the cannabis community still faces serious challenges online. Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta, claim to support free speech—but they continue to restrict cannabis-related content. Whether you’re a licensed business, medical patient, educator, or advocate, your content may still be shadowbanned, deleted, or hidden. It’s …

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