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A new study shows that meaningful experiences from both psychedelics and meditation often spark very similar insights—and these turns of thought are closely tied to improvements in well‑being. Researchers analyzed more than 200 personal narratives and found that both paths can lead to powerful ideas that help people feel healthier and more connected. The study …

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Researchers have discovered exciting news about cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis. A new federally funded study found that CBD may help treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). In mouse models, it helped ease withdrawal symptoms, reduce relapse behaviors, and even protected the brain—without making animals feel overly sedated. The study, conducted by scientists …

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A new campaign has arrived—and it’s calling on Trump to go beyond talking about rescheduling cannabis to actually legalizing it. The Drug Policy Alliance is rallying supporters with an online petition urging the president to deschedulemarijuana, removing it entirely from the federal drug system. That means ending criminal penalties and recognizing that cannabis deserves the same …

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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 …

GOP Lawmaker Proposes New Rules for Hemp — While Colleagues Eye THC Ban Read More »

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 …

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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 …

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