JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - A man suffered severe burns to his face and hands while trying to extract THC from marijuana. Around 12:13 a.m. Friday morning, officers with the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety responded to a report of a fire at the America Best Motel on Royal Drive in Jackson. Upon arrival, they found a small fire in the bathroom and a 38-year-old man with … [Read more...] about Man severely burned trying to extract THC from marijuana
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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 York man arrested in Mississippi for trafficking marijuana
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg police arrested a driver during a traffic stop after a search led to the discovery of 126 pounds of marijuana. According to investigators, the Hattiesburg Police Traffic Interdiction Unit initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on I-59 for a moving violation around 2:30 p.m. on January 8, 2025. Upon further investigation, … [Read more...] about New York man arrested in Mississippi for trafficking marijuana
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
A pizza chain with a marijuana theme is expanding in Florida
Matt Winters has worked in the restaurant industry for 23 years. A longtime friend he met in the business, Jason Goetz, had become a Stoner’s Pizza Joint franchise owner and kept talking to him about taking that step. “I decided to give it a try,” Winters said. “I wanted to gamble on myself.” That gamble is opening Bradenton’s newest pizzeria. Stoner’s Pizza Joint, which was … [Read more...] about A pizza chain with a marijuana theme is expanding in Florida
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
