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Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours ago

Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders

President Trump signed an executive order to increase access to psychedelic drugs for treating mental health conditions.
Medicine
fromABC7 Los Angeles
12 hours ago

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

Trump directs administration to expedite reviews of psychedelic drugs like ibogaine for medical use despite safety risks.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours ago

Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders

President Trump signed an executive order to increase access to psychedelic drugs for treating mental health conditions.
Medicine
fromABC7 Los Angeles
12 hours ago

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

Trump directs administration to expedite reviews of psychedelic drugs like ibogaine for medical use despite safety risks.
#cannabis-industry
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC startup

Sigma Cannabis store founders talk New York beginnings and growing in a competitive market | amNewYork

NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Sigma Cannabis store founders talk New York beginnings and growing in a competitive market | amNewYork

Sigma Cannabis aims for local community integration and self-sufficiency in the cannabis industry.
Cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Liberty Buds NYC: Making cannabis safer one strain at a time | amNewYork

Liberty Buds NYC aims to educate and provide safe cannabis consumption options while combating stigma in New York.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
SF politics

SF Supe Pushes to Ban Smoking on Bar Patios, as Most Bay Area Cities Have Already Done

SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

SF Supe Pushes to Ban Smoking on Bar Patios, as Most Bay Area Cities Have Already Done

San Francisco may ban smoking on outdoor bar and tavern patios, aligning with California law and addressing public health concerns.
Portland food
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Puff, puff... past: S.F. supervisor proposes ban on smoking in outdoor patios

San Francisco may ban smoking on outdoor bar patios to align with state law and improve air quality.
Parenting
fromGothamist
2 days ago

All tokes aside: Prank post in Park Slope reveals real interest in parenting and pot

A prank about parenting and marijuana sparked real interest among Park Slope parents, leading to potential meetups.
East Bay food
from48 hills
5 days ago

Puff: Flying high for 420 with a full week of Space Walk fest - 48 hills

The 420 celebration Space Walk offers a week of events featuring cannabis strains and community engagement in the Bay Area.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Excelsior Buzz: a new cannabis dispensary coming to Persia Triangle

A new cannabis dispensary, Green Field, is set to open in the Persia Triangle after seven years of planning and setbacks.
fromEater LA
4 days ago

The White-Hot Cannabis Scene in West Hollywood Has Dampened. Will Hawthorne Takes Its Place?

In 2019, the Original Cannabis Cafe, formerly Lowell Cafe, burst onto the scene. It was the nation's first legally permitted cannabis restaurant, with long lines snaking out of the venue and down La Brea Avenue.
Cannabis
#cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Cannabis

Expert Analysis | Discounting cannabis products at your business? Make sure to calculate tax correctly | amNewYork

Cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

New York's 600th licensed cannabis store opens on Upper West Side amid hopes for budding industry, fewer regulatory hiccups | amNewYork

Pure Blossoms Cannabis is New York's 600th licensed dispensary, symbolizing community and creativity in the cannabis culture after five years of legalization.
Cannabis
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Is New York's cannabis business really flying high?

New York's cannabis market faces challenges from a thriving grey market and complicated legal status, impacting legitimate businesses and public perception.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Cannabis

Expert Analysis | Discounting cannabis products at your business? Make sure to calculate tax correctly | amNewYork

Cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

New York's 600th licensed cannabis store opens on Upper West Side amid hopes for budding industry, fewer regulatory hiccups | amNewYork

Pure Blossoms Cannabis is New York's 600th licensed dispensary, symbolizing community and creativity in the cannabis culture after five years of legalization.
Cannabis
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Is New York's cannabis business really flying high?

New York's cannabis market faces challenges from a thriving grey market and complicated legal status, impacting legitimate businesses and public perception.
#cannabis-legalization
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Germany news

Success or total flop'? Report on Germany's cannabis legalisation fails to settle debate

Germany's cannabis legalization has sparked debate over its effects on consumption, youth welfare, and organized crime, with mixed results reported so far.
fromSpectrumlocalnews
1 month ago
Cannabis

New York cannabis grower to be featured in upcoming reality series

New York's five-year-old recreational marijuana legalization faced slow rollout challenges, but licensed growers like Honest Pharm Co. are now succeeding with products in 100 dispensaries statewide.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Success or total flop'? Report on Germany's cannabis legalisation fails to settle debate

Germany's cannabis legalization has sparked debate over its effects on consumption, youth welfare, and organized crime, with mixed results reported so far.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Tilray Sinks 4%: 3 Reasons the Market Isn't Impressed Despite Record Q3 Revenue

Tilray's stock declined despite record Q3 results due to EPS miss and ongoing dilution concerns.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Washington State Targets Kalshi in Illegal Online Betting Lawsuit

Washington's lawsuit against Kalshi claims its binary event contracts constitute illegal gambling under state law.
Cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Elevating the everyday: Inside The Alchemy's vision for cannabis in NYC

The Alchemy redefines cannabis retail by creating an intentional, experiential space rather than a transactional environment.
SF parents
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

He Treated Gravely Ill Children with Cannabis. Then One of Them Died.

Mark Pedersen experienced profound grief after the death of Jack, a disabled teen he cared for and considered family.
#medicinal-cannabis
Medicine
fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago

This medicinal cannabis website bends the rules. Take our quiz to see why

Advertising prescription medicines directly to consumers in Australia, including medicinal cannabis, is prohibited and frequently violated by providers.
Medicine
fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago

This medicinal cannabis website bends the rules. Take our quiz to see why

Advertising prescription medicines directly to consumers in Australia, including medicinal cannabis, is prohibited and frequently violated by providers.
Cannabis
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Documentary short series '4x20: Quick Hits' gets first look trailer

The anthology series '4x20: Quick Hits' explores the history of cannabis culture in America through four documentary shorts.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap

A comprehensive review of 45 years of cannabis research finds little to no high-quality evidence supporting marijuana's effectiveness for treating anxiety, depression, or PTSD, despite widespread medical use for these conditions.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

TD Garden owner sues cannabis dispensary The Boston Garden

The Boston Garden mark has become widely known and famous throughout the United States in connection with Boston's premiere sports arena. Members of the public are likely to be confused as to the source, sponsorship, or other commercial affiliation.
Boston
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

My Favorite Room: Tommy Chong goes up on the roof to get deep into the weed

I used to have about 20 pot plants growing on one side, just to experiment. But we're too close to the ocean and they got mold, so we harvested them. Every chance I get. I've been a sun-tanner all my life. The sun is why we moved from Canada to California.
LA real estate
Law
fromQNS
1 month ago

Flushing man accused of running criminal enterprise that flooded Oklahoma's black market with $1.5 billion worth of medical marijuana - QNS

A Flushing man was extradited to Oklahoma to face 18 felony counts for leading a fraudulent medical marijuana licensing scheme that distributed approximately 1 million pounds of marijuana worth $1.5 billion from 2021 to 2025.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Legalization Meets Reality

In early February, Canadian researchers reported that rates of severe mental illness among young people have risen alongside increased access to high-potency cannabis (Callaghan, et al., 2022). Around the same time, a new book, A Killing in Cannabis (Kohn, 2024), revisited a 2019 California murder and highlighted how violence tied to the marijuana trade has persisted even after legalization. On February 9, 2024, an opinion piece from the New York Times editorial board
Mental health
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

New York-based cannabis brand Veterans Choice Creations focuses on easing pain and accessibility | amNewYork

Jason Ambrosino, the CEO and Founder of Veterans Choice Creations, shared his experience of being prescribed numerous medications for severe pain, stating, 'They had me on a lot of different medications, a lot of gabapentin and the typical combination that the military sees. It turned me into a zombie, I couldn't handle it.' His struggle with medication led him to seek alternatives.
Cannabis
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

MSOS ETF Drops 26% in One Month as Federal Cannabis Policy Stalls

MSOS performance is driven mainly by uncertain federal cannabis policy, despite executive actions, leaving regulatory and banking obstacles for multi-state operators.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

High on ... mustard? Cannabis industry teams up with chefs in push to stand out

Food and stoner culture have always gone together, but these days chefs and cannabis professionals are working together to find thoughtful, new ways to incorporate weed into meals. For National Hot Pastrami Day on 14 January, a celebrated Jewish deli in Chicago teamed up with a local Illinois dispensary to give customers free pastrami sandwiches garnished with cannabis-infused mustard. The High on Rye event was held in the parking lot of Ivy Hall dispensary's Logan Square location.
Food & drink
#marijuana-legalization
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Fox's Joey Jones Furious' With American Hypocrisy' on Weed: USA Has No Problem' Bashing Pot But Don't Attack Alcohol!'

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Fox's Joey Jones Furious' With American Hypocrisy' on Weed: USA Has No Problem' Bashing Pot But Don't Attack Alcohol!'

US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Suspected illegal marijuana cultivation and sales operation busted at San Leandro home

Police seized about 300 pounds of processed marijuana, hashish, cash, and related materials during a raid on a suspected illegal cultivation and sales operation.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports

Caribbean nations are cultivating diverse medicinal cannabis strains, leveraging favorable climate, expanding legal markets, and pushing for broader liberalization beyond decriminalisation.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Online brand Hemper elevates cannabis experience with specialty bongs and smoking accessories amNewYork

Hemper provides premium cannabis smoking accessories and curated subscription-style products, evolving from celebrity boxes to proprietary, culture-focused product curation and specialty bongs.
#open-container-law
fromKqed
2 months ago
Law

Cops Have to Treat Marijuana in Your Car Differently After New California Supreme Court Ruling | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
Law

Cops Have to Treat Marijuana in Your Car Differently After New California Supreme Court Ruling | KQED

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: We like getting high, but our kid seems so judgmental

Between the two of us, we smoke one joint after 7 p.m. about four days a week. We also enjoy it on special occasions like holidays and birthdays. Lately, when our adult child has been over to visit and we step away to share a joint, they'll comment, I thought you only smoked on certain days or something to that effect. I feel like they're keeping tabs on us, or even judging us by saying OK in a disapproving way.
Relationships
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court ponders law making it a crime for gun owners to use marijuana

The Justice Department appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that because Hemani admitted to FBI agents that he used marijuana several times a week, he is a "persistent" drug user, thus rendering illegal the possession of the gun he bought legally and keeps securely in his home.
Law
Business
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

How Purple Lotus Became One of San Jose's Most Beloved Family-Owned Dispensaries

Purple Lotus is a family-owned San Jose dispensary founded in 2010 that prioritizes family, community, compassion, personalized care, and sustained local outreach.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Loose cannabis is like spilled beer, not open container in car, state Supreme Court rules

California's open-container rule for cannabis applies only when the product is rolled or otherwise ready to consume, not to loose crumbs in a vehicle.
Cannabis
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The One IRS Rule Keeping Cannabis Stocks Down Despite Record Cash Flow

Retail investors are betting on cannabis ETF MSOS through options ahead of potential federal rescheduling, with Section 280E tax relief being the critical catalyst for multi-state cannabis operators.
Cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The crisis facing New York's licensed hemp industry | amNewYork

New York hemp retailers face systematic regulatory crackdowns and six-figure tax penalties from state agencies, forcing many businesses to close despite operating legally under state and federal hemp laws.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NY ramps up pot production to snuff out potential massive weed shortage

An analysis released Thursday by the Office of Cannabis Management claims that, without action, the shortage of flowered marijuana could reach 365,000 pounds over the next year. Citing the gap between supply and demand, OCM Acting Executive Director John Kagia said the state could issue licenses for 100 additional pot growers this year - while allowing dozens of existing cultivators to grow more flower.
Cannabis
fromUpper East Side, NY Patch
1 month ago

Unlicensed Weed Shop Gets Shut Down On The UES, City Officials Say

During the inspection, deputies observed cannabis and THC products displayed for sale on the shop's front counter and in a storage room behind the sales counter. Investigators ultimately seized 84.6 pounds of cannabis and THC products, including 15 pounds of cannabis flower, 63.2 pounds of edibles and 6.4 pounds of vape products, according to the Sheriff's Office.
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Cannabis
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. cannabis businesses owe $400 million. The city may get only $30 million

Los Angeles cannabis businesses owe $400 million in back taxes and fees, but an amnesty program would allow them to pay taxes over three years while forgiving late fees and interest, resulting in only $30 million collected by the city.
Cannabis
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Hemp and marijuana are the same species. So why all the different laws?

Hemp, cannabis and marijuana are botanically the same species, but legal distinctions hinge on THC content and shifting federal regulations.
fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.
2 months ago

Zach Santarsiero of CannaPlanners: Cannabis Marketers Need Tighter Systems and More Reliable Data | Muse by Clios

Zach is the CMO and VP of digital marketing at CannaPlanners, where he leads a team powering SEO and digital growth for more than 150 dispensaries and 30 cannabis retailers nationwide. Zach honed his skills in the plumbing, HVAC and automotive industries, fields where success depends on mastering local search. We spent two minutes with Zach to learn more about his background, his creative inspirations and recent work he's admired.
Cannabis
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chicago's United Center to offer cannabis drinks could other arenas follow?

THC-infused beverages will now be available at special events in the United Center, the home of the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks, which some experts suggest may pave the way for other arenas to do the same. These drinks can be sold outside of state-legal recreational dispensaries because they are part of the hemp-derived cannabis market that is currently legal on the federal level.
Cannabis
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Everyone Should Have One Vice That Doesn't Kill Them. But if These People Don't Shut Up About Theirs, I Might Turn Homicidal.

This is part of Wet February, a series about America's increasingly muddled relationship with drinking-and how to sip your way through it wisely and well. Alcohol is my only vice, and boy, it does not feel good to have my vice validated by the new food pyramid, which also suggests that steak is the foundation of a healthy diet. But I can't deny that a happy hour martini makes me feel as if I sparkle,
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Cannabis
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

The Potency Arms Race: Why 2.5mg is the New Sweet Spot for THC Drinks - Food & Beverage Magazine

Low-dose (around 2.5mg) THC beverages enable sessionable social drinking, prevent over-intoxication, protect revenue, and reduce regulatory and consumer risks.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Weed Companies Are Cashing In on Dry January

Many Americans enthusiastically partake in Dry January, but it is rarely pitched as fun. After the holiday stretch of office parties and family gatherings, Americans have come to use the start of every year to abstain from alcohol in the name of health and auspicious beginnings. It's a time of discipline, of cleansing, of embodying your mood board, even if it makes you a drag at parties. And it is also, as weed companies have learned, a marketing opportunity.
Cannabis
Cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Angelo's Picks: Warm up this cold winter with three great cannabis products amNewYork

An elevated snow day routine built around specific New York cannabis products: morning sativa pre-rolls, midday hybrid flower, and evening indica hash-infused pre-rolls.
Cannabis
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Free 420 "Session Under the Stars" (Richmond)

Community event Jan 20, 5–8PM at 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center featuring The Pairist and Manzanita Naturals with product demos, free food, music, and prizes.
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