Bryn Spejcher, who stabbed a Thousand Oaks man to death in 2018 while in the depths of a cannabis-induced psychotic episode, is appealing her conviction. A jury found Spejcher guilty in December 2023 of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Chad O’Melia. Judge David Worley then sentenced her to probation and community service with a suspended four-year jail sentence that … [Read more...] about Bryn Spejcher, who killed during cannabis psychosis, appeals manslaughter conviction
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New study reveals marijuana’s impact on male fertility
In a groundbreaking discovery that could affect millions of potential fathers, researchers at the University of Sheffield have uncovered concerning evidence about marijuana’s impact on male fertility. The extensive study, involving 2,000 men across 14 fertility clinics in England, reveals five major ways cannabis use affects sperm health and reproductive potential. This … [Read more...] about New study reveals marijuana’s impact on male fertility
Canine cannabis toxicosis: diagnosis and treatment
Cannabis is a broad term that can be used to describe products (such as hemp or marijuana) derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. The terms cannabis and marijuana are often used interchangeably. The all-encompassing word “cannabis” has been adopted as the standard terminology in scientific publications. Cannabis sativa L is the most widely used recreational drug in the world … [Read more...] about Canine cannabis toxicosis: diagnosis and treatment
Legal Marijuana Has Made A Very Specific Unexpected Impact On Public Health
In states where both medical and recreational marijuana are legal, fewer patients are filling prescriptions for medications used to treat anxiety. That is the key finding of my recent study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open. I am an applied policy researcher who studies the economics of risky behaviors and substance use within the United States. My collaborators and I … [Read more...] about Legal Marijuana Has Made A Very Specific Unexpected Impact On Public Health
Trump’s DEA Pick
The Trump administration appointed Derek S. Maltz as the acting administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). A 28-year veteran of the agency, Maltz is known for his hardline stance on cannabis and drug policy. Maltz has criticized cannabis legalization, citing its alleged links to public safety concerns, and accused the Department of Justice of politicizing … [Read more...] about Trump’s DEA Pick
New Data Shows Recreational Cannabis Legalization Corresponds with Drops in Teen Use
“Over a decade into state-level cannabis legalization, the data is unequivocal: Legalization does not increase youth cannabis use. In fact, evidence suggests the opposite. By transitioning cannabis sales from the illicit market to a regulated system with age-restricted access, we’ve seen a decrease in youth cannabis use,” said Karen O’Keefe, director of state policies at the … [Read more...] about New Data Shows Recreational Cannabis Legalization Corresponds with Drops in Teen Use
Protecting our children from the rising threat of marijuana edibles
Between legalization in many surrounding states and the increased amount of people with medical use cards, the use of tetrahyocannabinol or THC, has increased dramatically in the past decade. The surge in popularity of edible cannabis products has allowed users to be discreet, while eliminating odor and potential harm to the lungs. However, the packaging of these products is … [Read more...] about Protecting our children from the rising threat of marijuana edibles
Fox News Sparks Hope for Cannabis Reform Sentiment Shift
Welcome to your Trade To Black podcast for January 24, 2025. Anthony Varrell and GUAP have the latest headlines from this week. Is Fox News signaling that there’s hope for a shift in cannabis reform? Tune in for this week’s stories on federal marijuana enforcement, cannabis rescheduling, and the political battles shaping US marijuana policy. In a significant turn of events, Fox … [Read more...] about Fox News Sparks Hope for Cannabis Reform Sentiment Shift
How to Germinate Old Cannabis Seeds
I have bred and made seeds from over 200 cultivars in my more than 40 years in the cannabis industry. The size of my seed collection has varied over the years. Some were lost during a law enforcement seizure when I was arrested for cannabis cultivation many years ago. Fortunately, many were saved or recreated. Today, I have more than 100 unreleased cultivars in seed form. But, … [Read more...] about How to Germinate Old Cannabis Seeds
Irish woman arrested at Norwegian airport accused of smuggling €800k of cannabis in suitcases
An Irish woman has been arrested at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport on suspicion of smuggling 41.7kg of cannabis valued at €834,000, the Irish Mirror can exclusively reveal. The woman, in her 30s, was arrested by Norwegian police on Thursday, January 9, after arriving from a flight from Bangkok in Thailand. She was stopped by Customs Officers after an X-Ray examination of the … [Read more...] about Irish woman arrested at Norwegian airport accused of smuggling €800k of cannabis in suitcases
