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Study: CBD for Crack Use Disorder Comparable to Traditional Treatments, Less Side Effects

Study: CBD for Crack Use Disorder Comparable to Traditional Treatments, Less Side Effects A new study looks into CBD’s ability to help treat those with crack use disorder, and while the cannabinoid may have similar efficacy for treatment, it had “significantly” fewer adverse effects than traditional medications.

Colorado Senate Approves Legislation Banning Social Media Praise of Drugs

Colorado Senate Approves Legislation Banning Social Media Praise of Drugs This bill (SB24-158) regarding social media and drugs, including legal psychedelics, infringes on both the First and Fourth Amendment.

Gen Z Consumes Less Alcohol, Prefers More Cannabis and Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Gen Z Consumes Less Alcohol, Prefers More Cannabis and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Cannabis consumption lounges are poised to benefit from Gen Z consumers who are drinking less alcohol.

Ohio Company Signs Deal To Grow H**p for Bioplastic

Ohio Company Signs Deal To Grow H**p for Bioplastic Ohio H**p Company has inked a deal with Michigan-based Heartland Industries to grow h**p fiber for use in bioplastics.

Stoners Still Gathered at Hippie Hill for 4/20 Celebration Despite Event Cancellation

Stoners Still Gathered at Hippie Hill for 4/20 Celebration Despite Event Cancellation The city-sanctioned event wasn’t held this year, but consumers still went to Hippie Hill and smoked in unison on April 20.

Illinois Governor Cites Cannabis Reform While Campaigning for Biden

Illinois Governor Cites Cannabis Reform While Campaigning for Biden Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker campaigned for the reelection of President Biden on 4/20, citing Democratic-led advances for ma*****na policy reform.

States With Legal W**d See Increase in College Applications

States With Legal W**d See Increase in College Applications Study high, take the test high, get high scores.

Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Worker

Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Workers The growth of the past year was driven largely by young Midwestern states.

The Cannabis Market Is Booming in Japan

The Cannabis Market Is Booming in Japan The market in Japan expanded from $26.3 million in 2019 to $173.8 million in 2023.

Federal Register Proposes Adding Fentanyl, Removing M**A From Drug Testing Panels

Federal Register Proposes Adding Fentanyl, Removing M**A From Drug Testing Panels A recent proposal is considering adding fentanyl to the Department of Health & Human Services drug panel for testing, and removing M**A/MDA.

Feds File Charges Against Maine W**d Grower After Probe Spanning 20 States

Feds File Charges Against Maine W**d Grower After Probe Spanning 20 States A Maine man was arrested and held without bail last week on federal charges of illegal cannabis cultivation as part of a yearslong investigation encompassing 20 states.

Congressional Progressive Caucus Says Dems Can Legalize MJ By Winning House, Senate Majorities This November

Congressional Progressive Caucus Says Dems Can Legalize MJ By Winning House, Senate Majorities This November A newly shared agenda from the Congressional Progressive Caucus suggests that a House and Senate majority is enough for Democratic leaders to legalize cannabis, among other progressive aims.