The Diverse Effects of Cannabis: A Unique Benefit
A recent discussion highlights that cannabis may help in combating phobias, showcasing how this versatile plant affects individuals differently. While some may find relief in its calming properties, others appreciate its ability to enhance focus, creativity, or manage pain. This variability is one of the beauties of cannabis—it’s not a one-size-fits-all remedy but a multifaceted […]
UN Health Official Advocates for Science-Based Drug Policies
I’m not always aligned with UN decisions, especially regarding Middle Eastern politics. However, when it comes to drug control, I stand with the recent call by a top United Nations health official for countries to shift from a war on drugs to approaches rooted in science, human rights, and public health. This perspective aligns with […]
Ohio Regulators Issue Provisional Marijuana Licenses To Dozens Of Businesses, Readying Imminent Launch Of Adult-Use Sales
Ohio regulators have issued provisional marijuana licenses to dozens of businesses, paving the way for the launch of adult-use sales in the state. The Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has approved 62 provisional dual licenses for dispensaries, cultivators, processors, and testing labs. However, these license holders cannot start selling to adult consumers immediately. They must […]
Prohibitionist Group Represented By Former Trump Attorney General Urges DEA To Delay Marijuana Rescheduling Process
Outdated Prohibitionist Tactics vs. Modern Science It’s baffling that in an era rich with scientific research and millennia of medicinal use validating cannabis’s benefits, some groups still push against progress. Led by a former Trump Attorney General, a prohibitionist group is now pressuring the DEA to stall marijuana rescheduling. This move blatantly ignores both robust […]
Cannabis banking setback in Congress (Newsletter: June 14, 2024)
When Politics Clashes With Progress: The Ongoing Struggle for Cannabis Banking In a landscape where 40 states have embraced some form of cannabis legalization, the recent decision by a Congressional committee to strip marijuana banking protections from a crucial spending bill is baffling and IGNORANT! This political maneuver overlooks the widespread public and state-level support […]
Connecticut Officials Vote To Add Female Orgasmic Disorder And Autism As Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions
Serious Medicine for Serious People! Connecticut’s recent decision to add female orgasmic disorder and autism to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use is a significant milestone. This move broadens the spectrum of therapeutic potentials for cannabis and reinforces the recognition of cannabis as a legitimate medicine. By acknowledging conditions that affect both […]
Oregon’s First-In-Nation Psilocybin Industry Is Struggling To Find Paying Customers A Year After Launching
Oregon’s Psilocybin Industry Faces Reality Check A year after its launch, Oregon’s groundbreaking psilocybin industry is grappling with significant challenges, struggling to attract paying customers. This issue underscores the complexities of trying to regulate natural substances like psilocybin mushrooms, which are readily available and increasingly popular. The current situation in Oregon highlights a disconnect between […]
Doctor’s Lawsuit Over Psilocybin For Cancer Patients Will Be Argued This Summer, With Separate Rescheduling Case Headed To Mediation
Breaking Barriers in Healthcare: A Legal Battle for Psychedelic Freedom This summer, a courtroom will become the battleground for a crucial fight that could reshape the landscape of psychedelic medicine. At the heart of it is a daring doctor championing the cause for psilocybin use in cancer palliative care. This is a legal a challenge […]
Oregon’s First-In-Nation Psilocybin Industry Is Struggling To Find Paying Customers A Year After Launching
Oregon’s Psilocybin Industry Faces Reality Check A year after its launch, Oregon’s groundbreaking psilocybin industry is grappling with significant challenges, struggling to attract paying customers. This issue underscores the complexities of trying to regulate natural substances like psilocybin mushrooms, which are readily available and increasingly popular. The current situation in Oregon highlights a disconnect between […]
Top Biden Health Official Hints At DEA Resistance To Marijuana Rescheduling Move
. A top Biden health official has hinted at DEA resistance to moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This ongoing reluctance underscores the politicization and vilification of a plant many believe has therapeutic potential. The resistance to acknowledging cannabis’s medicinal benefits is hindering progress and perpetuating the stigma against it, despite increasing evidence […]