DEA quietly approves CBD and other non-psychoactive cannabinoids. This post from Westword highlights how hemp still needs to be formally, federally removed as a Schedule I drug. The industrial-hemp industry may have gotten a nod of approval from the Drug Enforcement Administration in late May, when the agency clarified that not all compounds of cannabis fall under the ... Continue Reading
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Weed Overdose: What Happens When You Take Too Much?
Everyone knows that you can overdose on painkillers or tranquilizers, especially if you mix them with alcohol. Is the case the same for cannabis? Is it even possible to die from a weed overdose? Learn more in this post from GreenCamp. So, the big truth is that drug overdose is on the rise. According to the stats I found, 64,000 Americans died from drug overdosein 2016, ... Continue Reading
Why the Time to Ban Pesticides in Pot Is Now
Ziggy Marley, reggae artist and son of Bob Marley, on why cannabis users should be careful about what they consume - and why we need to ban pesticides in pot now. Read more in this post from Rolling Stone. After decades of struggle, marijuana legalization is finally sweeping the land – now, with the expansion of cannabis, we must be careful both as consumers and as ... Continue Reading
States That Have Legalized Weed
In November 2018, Michigan locked the tenth spot on the list of states that legalized weed for recreational purposes. As time goes by, we notice a significant shift in cannabis legalization across all U.S. states. Many politicians are embracing the cannabis reform, and more and more people show support for the legalization of this ancient, sacred plant. December of 2018 ... Continue Reading
Alcohol Is More of a Gateway Drug Than Cannabis Is
A new study shows that alcohol, not cannabis, is the major "gateway drug." This post from 420 Magazine highlights why it seems prudent to focus on addressing adolescent alcohol use. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Florida has shown that alcohol is far more of a "gateway drug" than Cannabis is. The study concluded that: Results from the Guttman ... Continue Reading