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A Republican congressman is offering a notable alternative to a full hemp THC ban—introducing a new plan to regulate hemp products instead of outlawing them. Rep. Morgan Griffith (R‑VA) circulated a draft bill that would allow adults 21 and older to continue purchasing hemp edibles, beverages, and inhalables—without stripping away everything we know and love about …

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Colorado is breaking new ground again. Governor Jared Polis is inviting residents to a statewide “listening session” about the state’s regulated psychedelic program. Agencies like the Department of Revenue’s Natural Medicine Division, the Department of Public Health & Environment, and the Department of Regulatory Agencies are teaming up with the Governor’s office to make this …

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The race for Pennsylvania governor just got real when the top Republican candidate totally avoided answering whether she supports legalizing marijuana. Instead of giving a straight yes or no, she said she simply doesn’t have a policy stance on it—and then added that the current governor, Josh Shapiro, has “way, way overstated” how much money …

Pennsylvania GOP Candidate Sidesteps Legal Weed Question, Blasts Shapiro’s Revenue Claims Read More »

A powerful group of anti-drug, law enforcement, and religious organizations is making a last-minute push to stop marijuana reform at the federal level. In a formal letter to former President Donald Trump, these groups are urging him to oppose the Biden administration’s plan to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III. Their …

Anti-Cannabis Groups Pressure Trump to Block Rescheduling Read More »

A recent poll suggests that people who enjoy cannabis are more likely to take up gardening—specifically growing tomatoes. According to the survey, cannabis users were 25% more likely to report growing their own tomatoes compared to non-users. Yes, really. It looks like cannabis isn’t just relaxing—it’s sprouting green thumbs, too. Researchers aren’t calling marijuana a …

Study Finds Marijuana Is a Gateway to Growing Tomatoes Read More »

South by Southwest (SXSW) is calling on the community to help shape next year’s festival—and that includes serious conversations about cannabis and psychedelics. Voting is now open for dozens of panel proposals that explore how plant-based mind-altering substances intersect with culture, justice, science, and innovation. This year, sixteen of the proposed sessions focus on marijuana …

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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 …

Medical Marijuana Helps Chronic Pain Patients Cut Opioid Use Big Time Read More »

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, …

Psilocybin Shows Promise for Healing Brain Injury Read More »

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 …

Young Adults Choose THC Drinks Over Happy Hour Booze Read More »

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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