Cannabis

On November 5, voters in 41 territories will decide on 147 ballot measures that address some of the most important issues for many citizens

The approval of the drug’s recreational and medicinal consumption in dozens of states over the last decade has been accompanied by benefits like destigmatization and the growth of a multi-million-dollar industry, but problematic use and the continued incarceration of individuals on possession charges tarnish its successful narrative

94% of the state’s dispensaries are owned by justice-involved individuals, particularly Latinos and Black people, who bore the brunt of the war on drugs

Cannabis is currently classified alongside hard drugs such as LSD and ecstasy, which are highly addictive. The new proposal aims to allow experts to investigate its possible medical applications and other benefits

Several festivals focused on marijuana culture will be held around the country with music and educational events

Safe parenting, healthy lifestyle habits, socialization, cultivating a tolerance to frustration and having a purpose in life are important in reducing the occurrence of mental disorders

The effective and safe therapeutic use of marijuana involves investigating the effect of its active ingredients on human perception and how to enhance their reach to the brain

If it passes, Ohio would become the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use, a move that supporters say socially and financially makes sense for the state

Six years after the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use, its defenders fear that a change of government will roll back their hard-won rights

In states where recreational and medicinal marijuana is legal, CBD and THC are becoming more and more popular. But, what are their effects exactly?

The expansion of medical cannabis sales into drug stores will put low THC oil within reach of many more patients. Patients will be able to buy it at pharmacies if they show a state-issued low THC oil registry card and identification

The growing popularity of Delta-8 among cannabis consumers has raised significant concerns among authorities regarding potential health issues it may pose

Estimates suggest that approving the consumption and possession of marijuana would contribute around $5 billion annually to the state budget

The HHS recommended that marijuana be moved from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance

The government’s approval is billed as the first step in a two-part plan and will still need approval by parliament

A new center delves into marijuana culture, education, history, beneficial properties and US government policies

The bill that sought to regulate the purchase, sale and distribution of marijuana did not obtain enough votes in the upper house

The city is taking an increasingly dim view of its 200 marijuana clubs

Marijuana growers in western states have also complained that low prices, tough competition from the black market, high state taxes and federal banking and exporting restrictions have made it tough for legal growers to make money

Twenty-five U.S. jurisdictions have legalized the drug, while others have only decriminalized. If you’re traveling, make sure to avoid legal issues

The proposal issued on Wednesday would decriminalize possession of limited amounts and allow members of nonprofit ‘cannabis clubs’ to buy marijuana for recreational purposes

Despite cannabis being considered a soft drug, explain the scientists, more than this amount can be detrimental

One in five Medicare recipients currently uses medical marijuana, according to a 2022 poll, and nearly a quarter have used it in the past

Treatments have confirmed the therapeutic efficacy of psychoactive substances such as LSD and THC… but the debate about their relationship with consciousness has only just begun

Oklahoma voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve a ballot measure that legalizes consuming the plant for adults 21 and older