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Schumer Tosses A Little Hope Toward the Marijuana Industry

U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) give hope the beleaguered cannabis industry – again Here we go again…U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chair of the Senate Finance Committee made a joint statement supporting […]

DOT Makes Change in Marijuana Policy

  Facing a hiring crisis that has ramifications on national security and more, the Space Force announced a new pilot program that would grant certain applicants who test positive for THC, the main psychoactive component in marijuana, a chance to retest and possibly join the ranks.  Now, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has taken this […]

Microdosing Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide to Safe Consumption

Cannabis is a plant that has been used for thousands of years for medicinal and recreational purposes. In recent years, microdosing marijuana has become a popular trend, especially among those who want to experience the benefits without getting too high. Microdosing involves consuming small amounts of cannabis to reap the benefits without experiencing any noticeable […]

Exploring the Relationship between Marijuana and Depression

Marijuana, also popularly known as cannabis or weed, has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Cannabis contains more than a hundred plus compounds known as cannabinoids, the most well-known being tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).  THC is the psychoactive compound responsible for producing the “high” due to marijuana use, while CBD is non-psychoactive and […]

Prince Harry: Drugs & Anti-Monarchy

The role of the monarch in Britain is a contentious one. In 2022, around 55% of the population believed that it was ‘important’ to have a monarchy in the UK. However, the majority of these people were over the age of 65. What does that tell us? Well, a major segment of the nation conversely […]

The Death of Heath Ledger: Drugs or Method Acting?

The death of one of Hollywood’s greatest actors, Heath Ledger, took everyone by surprise on the 22nd January 2008. Ledger was a highly acclaimed actor known for his transformative performances and dedication to his craft. Movies, such as, “Brokeback Mountain,” “The Dark Knight,” and “10 Things I Hate About You.” are all considered masterpieces in […]

Delaware, the Latest State to go Recreational

Some states get a lot of attention when they pass marijuana legalization bills, and some go more under the radar. The latter is the case with Delaware, which quietly passed a recreational bill last month. Read on for details. Delaware recreational cannabis legalization Delaware is a pretty small state, which might explain why its recreational […]

After Tax Restructuring, California Weed Market Still Going Down

It was a big story last year when the state of California finally changed it cannabis tax structure so as to help its ailing weed market. But was enough done? Or even the right things? Now, many months after this tax restructuring, the California cannabis market looks like it might well tank out. How did […]

Taxpayer-Funded Drugs – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

When people say “safe supply,” they mean taxpayer-funded drugs. A recent investigative piece in the National Post inspired lively debate about it in the House of Commons.  But, as Noam Chomsky wrote, “The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that […]

Tilray Brands, And the Balance Between Cannabis and Beer

Like most big brands, cannabis company Tilray has had a difficult time. At least on the weed front. But unlike other brands, it’s not only invested in the weed industry; its also invested in the alcohol industry. In fact, Tilray Beer Brands, its division of craft beers, just reached #9 in sales volume for small […]