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How to do your part in advancing cannabis reform in your state

December 22, 2020 at 9:07 a.m.

Cannabis reform continues to make progress in America. With several states passing legislation on Election Day, and several more on the verge of doing the same soon, some may think...

Why advocates say MORE Act falls short in restorative justice

December 8, 2020 at 4:16 p.m.

Advocacy groups such as Minorities for Medical Marijuana see the MORE Act as continuing to create barriers for those affected by the Drug War. A milestone was reached in cannabis...

Although the MORE Act will likely be approved in the House, it remains to be seen what will happen with it once it reaches the Senate.

Congress to vote on nationwide marijuana legalization in December

November 19, 2020 at 4:11 p.m.

The House of Representatives is set to vote on the legalization of marijuana sometime in December, according to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. It's a sign the Democrats, who have...

Both the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) identify marijuana as an <a href="https://americanaddictioncenters.org/marijuana-rehab/is-it-addictive">addictive drug</a>. Research shows marijuana users can develop problematic use patterns, or what's known as a marijuana use disorder, in severe cases after prolonged use. According to NIDA, an estimated 30% of marijuana users have some degree of <a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/marijuana-addictive">marijuana use disorder</a>.

Marijuana is now 25 percent stronger than it was five decades ago, study finds

November 18, 2020 at 4:29 p.m.

It doesn't matter whether marijuana is purchased from the legal market or the criminal underground. A new study finds that it is now 25% stronger than it was more than...

There's still a stigma attached to psychedelics and cannabinoids as being dangerous drugs that contain no medical value, but it's slowly disappearing.

The progressive impact psychedelics and cannabis are having within the medical community

November 12, 2020 at 3:53 p.m.

What do cannabis and psychedelics have in common? They're all classified and considered illegal, dangerous substances in the U.S. However, many states are starting to recognize these psychoactive substances for...

Drug decriminalization vs. legalization — here’s the difference

November 10, 2020 at 1:48 p.m.

There is a lot of buzz right now on drug decriminalization. Not only did Oregon recently become the first state to decriminalize the possession of all illegal substances, but President-elect...

Although there is not much scientific evidence proving the existence of the marijuana hangover, anyone who has ever had an overly ambitious night with weed will tell you that it is real.

What you need to know about marijuana hangovers

October 22, 2020 at 2:15 p.m.

You eat one and then another. After 30 minutes or so of feeling nothing but the need for a tall glass of milk, you devour a couple more of those...

The munchies are real — at least sometimes and for some people — and science has only begun to understand why.

Link between cannabis and the munchies is more complicated than you might think

October 19, 2020 at 1:26 p.m.

Given the long shared history cannabis has with humanity, several associations have long endured. One of those connections is marijuana and "the munchies" — the increased appetite attributed to weed...

Studies show that CBD can help regulate and stabilize skin function. It's also anti-inflammatory.

How CBD can save your skin from cold weather

October 15, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

The end of summer is always a bit of a bummer. With fall comes the rush of the back to (virtual) school season, upcoming family holidays to think about, and...

CANNABIDIOL CANNOT TECHNICALLY BE INCLUDED IN FOODS OR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS | Due to ongoing studies, CBD cannot be legally included in foods or dietary supplements. Still, CBD-infused dishes continue to be a food trend and CBD products labeled "dietary supplement" are available on the market. In response, the FDA has sent warnings to several companies, and some local governments, like New York City, are cracking down too. Conversely, other states, like Maine, have passed or are in the process of passing laws allowing for the sale of edible CBD products.

Bernie Sanders celebrates his home state’s marijuana reform milestone

October 14, 2020 at 10:49 a.m.

Vermont made history in 2018 by becoming the first state to legalize recreational cannabis through the Legislature. Lawmakers forgot one thing, though — to create a regulated and legal marijuana...

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