Sep 24 2024
The poll, which included 1,000 participants from all 50 states, indicates that more marijuana consumers support Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump, but the race is tight.
Out of over 4,000 total respondents, the results were narrowed down to 1,000 who met the following criteria:
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Sep 24 2024
Dried psilocybin.
The agency’s revised quotas for Schedule I and II controlled substances are aimed at supporting clinical trials and research efforts. In its revised 2024 quotas, the DEA is proposing to increase the production of psilocybin from 20,000 grams to 30,000 grams and psilocyn from 24,000 grams to 36,000 grams, in addition to increasing the production of ibogaine from 150 grams to 210 grams. These elevated levels are expected to continue into 2025.
The proposal to change the 2024 quotas, and to extend them into 2025, was published in the Federal Register, a legal requirement.
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Sep 24 2024
Psilocybin mushrooms.
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a severe mental health condition marked by an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in one’s appearance. Individuals with BDD often experience a distorted self-image, intrusive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors that can severely disrupt daily life and well-being. Unfortunately, existing treatments have limited success, leaving many without adequate relief.
According to the new study conducted by researchers at Columbia University and published in the journal Psychedelics, psilocybin may change connectivity of brain circuitry, potentially aiding in the treatment of this debilitating disorder.
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Sep 24 2024
This November, voters in three states could legalize recreational marijuana, while one state will vote on medical marijuana legalization. Another state will consider a significant expansion of its medical marijuana law, and one state will vote on a first-of-its-kind bill to protect unionizing marijuana workers.
Below is a deeper look at these six proposals.
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Sep 24 2024
Santa Rosa, California, September 21: An attendee as OCB Rolling Papers sets a world record for the most joints lit at one time (photo credit: Kimberly White/Getty Images for OCB).
This event took place in Santa Rosa, California at Hall of Flowers, an iconic trade show and festival with 7,000 participants who simultaneously sparked up at precisely 4:20 p.m.
The record-setting smoke session “brought flower fanatics from all walks of life together at Sonoma County’s fairgrounds to celebrate the art and craft of rolling, with OCB ambassadors on hand to distribute the brand’s premium papers and offer pro tips”, according to a press release. Aerial drones hovered above the crowd to capture the sheer scale of the feat.
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Sep 23 2024
The regulations, proposed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) earlier this month on behalf of Governor Newsom, “require that industrial hemp food, beverage, and dietary products intended for human consumption have no detectable THC or other intoxicating cannabinoids per serving, create a minimum age to purchase hemp products to 21, and limit the number of servings of hemp products to five per package.” The rules will be in place until March 25, 2025, unless extended prior to then.
Governor Newsom said in a press release “We will not sit on our hands as drug peddlers target our children with dangerous and unregulated hemp products containing THC at our retail stores. We’re taking action to close loopholes and increase enforcement to prevent children from accessing these dangerous hemp and cannabis products.”
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Sep 23 2024
Hemp.
In a letter sent recently to Governor Parson, Richard Moore, general counsel for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, announced that state regulators would no longer embargo products based solely on the presence of hemp-derived THC.
Moore explained that, moving forward, the department would focus its efforts on identifying “misbranded” products, rather than imposing a blanket ban. The letter was addressed to Chuck Hatfield, the attorney representing the Missouri Hemp Trade Association.
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Sep 23 2024
Pineapple Express.
The legal marijuana market is teeming with hundreds of active strains, with states like Massachusetts alone boasting over 600. Among these, sativa and sativa-dominant varieties make up a significant portion, known for their uplifting and energizing effects. However, only a select few have gained widespread popularity across the country, thanks to their consistent demand and enduring appeal.
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Sep 23 2024
Sheriff Gordon spoke exclusively with Action News Jax on Monday about his decision to become the first conservative sheriff in the state to publicly support Amendment 3.
“I’ve probably incarcerated more people for misdemeanor amounts of marijuana than anybody else. I’m tough on crime,” said Smith. However, Smith says he recent witnessed his brother, a war veteran, experience strong benefits from using medical cannabis, which has shifted his opinion on marijuana.
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Sep 23 2024
“Factors such as the legalization of medicinal cannabis, rising consumer disposable income, increasing consumer awareness of the health benefits of cannabis, growing demand for cannabis from the pharmaceutical industry, and the approval of the U.S. Farm Bill are expected to boost market growth”, states the new report, released by Research and Markets.
“Cannabis is utilized for managing a range of ailments, including mental health issues, cancer, nausea, and pain, and for adult use purposes”, notes the report. “The increasing prevalence of cancer is expected to significantly contribute to the increasing acceptance of medical marijuana over the forecast period. For instance, according to data published by the Government of New York, annually 116,000 New Yorkers are diagnosed with cancer.”
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