Teens and substance abuse are a big cause of concern for many. A new study says poor sleep could be a predictor for behaviors like binge drinking and cannabis use.

Teens who don’t get a full night of sleep might have higher odds of binge drinking and smoking cannabis, at least according to data from a new report.

The data, published in the...Read more

Cannabis advocates believe the influence of the Mormon church in Utah has led to the creation of a recreational-proof cannabis model that conservative states might want to reference.

A handful of states across the nation still do not have any kind of marijuana program on the books. A lot of these areas of prohibition are in the conservatively...Read more

The approved proposal comes after state Senators heard feedback from advocates and municipalities harboring concerns over how many stores they would have to host.

By Andrew Ward

On Monday afternoon, Rhode Island‘s Senate Judiciary Committee approved an adult-use cannabis bill, marking the first time a cannabis proposal of its nature has ...Read more

The progressive language of the new bill takes an important step towards addressing the harms of the Drug War. But passing it is still a long shot. Here’s why.

By Janve Sobers  

Second verse, same as the first, a whole lot louder and a lot MORE woke.

The House of Representatives passed the first version of the MORE Act, which would ...Read more

One of the most striking things about the entourage effect is that it reinforces the idea that cannabis has a lot of potential.

The term “entourage effect” is commonly used in cannabis news articles, and it doesn’t mean a group of people who love weed or those who are cannabis enthusiasts. The term is used to describe the synergy ...Read more

Cannadips, a company that makes hemp-derived CBD pouches to help people quit tobacco, is pulling back the Redwood curtain and inviting 10 lucky people to check out the upcoming cannabis harvest.

Have you ever wondered what a cannabis crop in one of the most legendary grow regions of the world looks like?

It’s probably like nothing you’ve...Read more

Chuck Schumer needs to sell McConnell on the concept of legal marijuana he expects to sidestep the filibuster and get the Republican majority on board.

There’s little doubt that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is spinning his wheels trying to figure out how he will introduce a comprehensive marijuana reform bill “soon” and actually...Read more

There were 14,400 gun-related homicides in 2019 in the United States. Of course, there were no reported marijuana-related deaths.   Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article solely belong to the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Fresh Toast.

I am proud to report that the legislature of my home state of Texas has ...Read more

The threat of antibiotic resistance is one of the many global health challenges that will be solved with the chemical compound in the cannabis plant.

One of the most prevalent threats to human beings that have become a global health challenge is drug-resistant infections. This threat increases fears that there is a high possibility of our ...Read more

If you don’t have access to THC or prefer not to have such a “head trip” while getting high, then delta-8 is a great solution for you.

By now you have heard about delta-8 THC and the huge push to have it shipped and sold across state lines.  You may be asking yourself questions such as what is delta-8 THC, does it get you high like ...Read more

In the run-up to last Sunday’s elections, the Senate backed away from its commitment on cannabis reform, apparently preferring to shift any political blowback to the Supreme Court.

Two months ago we posted to celebrate the passage by Mexico’s Lower Chamber of the Cannabis Law bill sent to it by the Mexican Senate last November. In that ...Read more

An ACLU poll shows that a large percentage of Americans believe the war on drugs was unsuccessful.

More than half, 60%, of Americans believe the War on Drugs should end, and support the decriminalization of illegal substances.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Drug Policy Allegiance (DPA) released the poll ahead of the 50-...Read more

The Senate Majority Leader didn’t count on conservative Democrats being the policy blocking forces that they have become.

It was just last year that Senator Chuck Schumer, optimistic about the outcome of the November 2020 election, swore up and down that if the Democrats seized majority rule on Capitol Hill, making him the new Majority ...Read more

It is unclear if the upper house will approve the law or not. What is clear, however, is that the Bolsonaro administration adamantly opposes any kind of use of cannabis.

On Tuesday, June 8, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies’ Special Commission very narrowly approved a bill authorizing cannabis cultivation for medicinal, veterinary, ...Read more

The data from a recent survey that considered the consumption of marijuana by fans of certain sports leagues and teams show that NFL fans consumed the highest amount of weed.

As more people discover the benefits of cannabis, the industry grows in leaps and bounds, with more cannabis-infused products flooding the market. A significant ...Read more

A new study indicates that THC levels are not accurate representations of whether someone is impaired or not.

A new study suggests that the amount of THC in someone’s system is not an accurate predictor of impairment.

The study, done with the support of the National Institute of Justice, involved 20 participants. They were asked to consume...Read more

Over the last six years, WSU has undertaken some 50 projects including studies of behavioral and biological predictors of cannabis abuse. By Nina Zdinjak  

The Washington State University Faculty Senate and Board of Regents have formed a Center for Cannabis Policy, Research and Outreach (CCRPO) with the idea of overseeing the school’s ...Read more

To some, this latest development on recreational marijuana has been a long time coming as residents of the state have always supported the adult use of cannabis.

Montana is about to decriminalize the adult use of cannabis. The state has had a very stable medical marijuana program for a while now. And with this new development, the state’s ...Read more

Vinegar and cranberry are some of the most mentioned DIY drug test solutions. But are they effective or simply an urban myth?

The internet is great for getting information and advice on a lot of things. Flushing drugs out of your system is not one of them.

Advice on how to pass drug tests range from time-consuming to dangerous practices that...Read more

Washington State will be handing out free joints in participating cannabis retailers for adults getting a COVID-19 shot.

In an effort to encourage vaccinations and speed the process up, Washington State has approved a “Joints for Jabs” policy, giving adults the chance to get a free joint with their COVID-19 shot.

This policy was approved...Read more