“Like so many in this country, we believe it’s time to reform the nation’s cannabis policy and Amazon is committed to helping lead the effort,” said Amazon.

By Maureen Meehan 

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced its support on Tuesday for a Republican-backed congressional bill that would decriminalize cannabis at the federal...Read more

There are CBN supplements already on the market which have been designed to help consumers fall asleep or relax quicker, with an onset time of an hour or less.

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Melatonin is one of the most widely used supplements worldwide. It’s an over-the-counter ...Read more

The new certification and registration system brings the system under the full control of the state’s OCM and continues the work of expanding the program, pursuant to the MRTA.

By Maureen Meehan

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced on Monday the launch of a new medical cannabis certification and registration...Read more

A new study examined how the legalization of cannabis at the state level affects deposits and lending activity of banks in legalizing states.

After analyzing bank data over the course of several years, researchers have concluded that recreational cannabis legalization caused a spike in deposits and lending.

Researchers collected data from ...Read more

There are a number of variables that have an impact on the vaping experience, none more vital than the substance being vaped and the device itself that’s being used.

Given how popular vaping has become in the cannabis community, it’s easy to assume that vaping is a one size fits all proposition, and that the end result is the same ...Read more

If you think you can’t do without your regular dose of edibles, then you might be interested in the following information on how to work around your cannabis drug tests.

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Many people prefer edibles to other forms of cannabis. Some people like it because ...Read more

Instead of trying to patchwork the CSA to allow psychedelics and other drugs to be research, perhaps it’s time to completely nullify the CSA and rework our global approach to drugs.

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The “Psychedelic Train” has left the station, or so NIDA Director ...Read more

Whether it’s a new market, or an old one continuing to push its limits with recreational marijuana, weed tourism does not plan to slow down any time soon.

As leisure travel continues to recover and countries lift their travel bans and COVID-19 restrictions one by one, many tourist destinations are eagerly awaiting new visitors. No matter ...Read more

The wait for legal cannabis in Florida may continue longer than proponents planned, but if everything goes accordingly from a planning and preparation standpoint, the wait may be worthwhile for consumers.

Ever since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational cannabis use about a decade ago, dozens of other states...Read more

A new archeological study suggests cannabis was a very important plant for people of the era.

According to an archeological study conducted in central China, members of the Tang Dynasty were big cannabis users. While the plant was long believed to be used in clothes and food, the study confirmed that the people of the era used the plant for ...Read more

When the two are combined in varying ratios, they enhance each other’s beneficial properties synergistically. Here’s what researchers believe to be the best ratio for therapeutic effects.

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Researchers from the University of Colorado’s Anschutz ...Read more

If politicians can set aside their differences to successfully pass German adult-use cannabis, Europe will become a competitive rival to the U.S. market within five years.

By Michael Sassano, CEO of Somai Pharmaceuticals

The new German coalition has indicated one of its many priorities is the legalization of cannabis for adult use. Those ...Read more

Want to feel more rested during the day? Here are some things to keep in mind when using cannabis to help you clock in your eight hours.

Marijuana and sleep are great partners. While it takes some time to crack the code, once you do it, you’ll be having the most restful nights of your life. Just ask any friend who regularly smokes weed or ...Read more

POTIFY pointed out that it existed in 2014 before Spotify became famous and that its name came from the online shopping site Shopify, and not the streaming platform, Spotify.

By Maureen Meehan

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) upheld two oppositions filed by Spotify against trademark ...Read more

During his presidential campaign, Biden repeatedly said that he wanted to see marijuana decriminalization as well as automatic expungement of prior cannabis convictions.

By Nina Zdinjak

“It is important to bear in mind that political campaigns are designed by the same people who sell toothpaste and cars,” the late great Noam Chomsky ...Read more

Once you’re armed with this information, you’ll be ready to start experimenting with growing your own cannabis or perhaps trying a new cannabis cultivar.

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When shopping for cannabis strains, you will notice that there are many other terms that are ...Read more

When, or if, the Senate approves the changes and Gov. Reeves signs the bill, the program regulating and selling cannabis to registered patients will kick off later this year.

By Jelena Martinovic

The Mississippi House of Representatives passed an amended version of the Senate’s medical marijuana bill on Wednesday, lowering the amount ...Read more

Thailand is known for some of the harshest drug laws on the planet, but no longer when it comes to cannabis.

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In Asia, a region notorious for its harsh drug laws, Thailand is making waves by becoming the first country in all of the region to legalize ...Read more

With the recent trend of global cannabis legalization, the study’s authors emphasized the importance of comprehending the cognitive risks associated with marijuana use.

By Nina Zdinjak

What are, if any, the negative effects of regular marijuana consumption? According to a comprehensive review published Wednesday in the journal Addiction, ...Read more

Revenue from cannabis state excise tax of 9% will go to education, community reinvestment and drug treatment.

By Natan Ponieman

According to official projections, the state of New York could generate over a billion dollars in marijuana taxes before the end of the decade.

An estimate included in the governor’s executive budget ...Read more