The German government last week adopted a bill to end the prohibition of cannabis for adults that will make possession and home cultivation of weed legal in Europe’s most populous nation as of April 1. The legislation, which also allows for the establishment of cannabis clubs, was given final approval on Friday in the Bundesrat, Germany’s legislative chamber representing the … [Read more...] about Germany Approves Cannabis Reform Plan: Possession Legal April 1
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Clayton Co. police seize marijuana, ecstasy, mushrooms, guns, cash, and more in drug raid
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Clayton County Police Department Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at a home due to reports of illegal drug activity and seized a large amount of drugs, as well as cash, guns, and more. On Friday, March 15, detectives served the warrant at 5865 Seabright Lane. Police seized 399 grams of marijuana, 15.62 grams of MDMA (ecstasy), 58.91 grams of … [Read more...] about Clayton Co. police seize marijuana, ecstasy, mushrooms, guns, cash, and more in drug raid
Office of Cannabis Management reels under retaliation claims, Hochul’s call for review
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The State Office of Cannabis Management is feeling the heat this week –from the governor calling for an overhaul of the state agency to a top officer placed on administrative leave following retaliation allegations. Earlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul ordered a top-down review of the state’s adult-use cannabis program to smoke out the reasons behind … [Read more...] about Office of Cannabis Management reels under retaliation claims, Hochul’s call for review
Study Shows Colorado Marijuana Products Are Overstating THC Potency, With Researcher Citing Possible ‘Lab Fraud’
Cannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, than it actually does, according to my findings published in the peer-reviewed journal Plos One. THC is the psychoactive compound that is derived when cannabis flower—commonly referred to as “bud”—is heated through smoking or cooking. Why it matters Accurate THC … [Read more...] about Study Shows Colorado Marijuana Products Are Overstating THC Potency, With Researcher Citing Possible ‘Lab Fraud’
Holy Smoke : Exploring The Intersection Of Palm Sunday And Weed Culture
In the haze of a lazy Sunday afternoon, two seemingly disparate rituals intersect: Palm Sunday, the solemn Christian observance, and the age-old act of puffing on weed. As the world teeters between reverence and rebellion, let’s embark on a Dabbin-Dad journey through the smoke-filled corridors of both these experiences.Picture this: A small suburban church, its white façade … [Read more...] about Holy Smoke : Exploring The Intersection Of Palm Sunday And Weed Culture
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Federal farm bill changes could impact CT’s plans for THC seltzers, hemp farms
The Connecticut attorney general has asked Congress to reconsider the law that made hemp legal, which advocates and state lawmakers say could upend both the legislature’s plans for THC seltzers and Connecticut’s hemp and CBD industry.A March 20 letter to federal legislators signed by state Attorney General William Tong along with 18 other attorneys general said the good … [Read more...] about Federal farm bill changes could impact CT’s plans for THC seltzers, hemp farms
Congressman Tears Into Top Biden Official Over ‘Politically Damaging’ Lack Of Marijuana Reform Progress, Urging White House To ‘Follow Through’
A Democratic congressman laid into a top Biden administration official on Wednesday over the “political malpractice” that is the president’s failure to end marijuana prohibition. The top federal health official promised to deliver that message to the White House, but also deferred responsibility for delays in an ongoing review into cannabis’s scheduling status to the Drug … [Read more...] about Congressman Tears Into Top Biden Official Over ‘Politically Damaging’ Lack Of Marijuana Reform Progress, Urging White House To ‘Follow Through’
Maryland Senators Approve Psychedelics Task Force Bill In Committee, Days After House Passes Companion Measure
A Maryland Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill to create a psychedelics task force to study and make recommendations on a possible regulatory framework for substances such as psilocybin and DMT. It would be charged specifically with ensuring “broad, equitable and affordable access to psychedelic substances” in the state. With a key legislative deadline fast … [Read more...] about Maryland Senators Approve Psychedelics Task Force Bill In Committee, Days After House Passes Companion Measure
Study: No Association Between Rec MJ Laws, Use Among Middle School Youth
A long standing argument against the legalization of cannabis has cited that legal access could lead to an increase in youth cannabis use. As states across the country continue pushing forward with reform measures, research is continually providing insight on just how merited that assertion is in actuality. Fresh off the heels of a recent study showing the prevalence of delta-8 … [Read more...] about Study: No Association Between Rec MJ Laws, Use Among Middle School Youth