Tampons infused with the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) is “a promising option for managing menstrual pain”, finds a new placebo-controlled study. “This study aimed to …
National Institute on Drug Abuse Gives Kratom Briefing to Congress
Recently the head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) gave a briefing to congress on kratom. The briefing by NIDA Director Nora Volkow …
Arizona Made Over $25 Million in Marijuana Taxes in November, $230 Million Year-to-Date
For just the fourth time marijuana tax revenue in Arizona passed $25 million. In total licensed marijuana retail outlets made $25,169,783 in tax revenue from …
Study Finds Marijuana Legalization Correlates With “Improved Basketball Recruiting Outcomes”
Marijuana legalization “appears to improve basketball recruiting outcomes for in-state colleges”, according to a new study. Titled The Effects of Marijuana Legalization on NCAA Men’s …
Florida Lawmaker Files Tax Relief Bill for Medical Marijuana Businesses
Legislation has been filed in the Florida Legislature that would allow licensed medical marijuana businesses to take tax deductions that they are currently prevented from …
Colorado Cannabis Research Institute Announces Six New Marijuana Studies Funded With $800k
Colorado’s Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR) announced that they will be allocating $800,000 to fund six different cannabis studies. The studies will be conducted at …
Federal Legislation to Protect Legal Marijuana States and Allow Interstate Commerce Gains New Sponsor
Bipartisan legislation titled the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act has gained its sixth sponsor. The STATES Act was filed State Representative …
New Hampshire Lawmaker Prefiles Bill to Legalize Magic Mushrooms, LSD and Mescaline for Therapeutic Use
Legislation that would legalize the therapeutic use of certain psychedelics has been prefiled in the New Hampshire Legislature. Prefiled by State Representative Kevin Verville (R) …
DEA Seeks to Place Two Psychedelics on List of Schedule I Drugs
The DEA is seeking to make two currently legal psychedelics Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act, making them illegal for all uses. “The …
“Stop Pot Act” to Withhold Federal Funds from Legal Marijuana States Unlikely to Receive Committee Vote
Federal legislation designed to withhold funds from states and tribes that have or plan to legalize marijuana appears unlikely to receive any real consideration in …
US Congress: Federal Marijuana Banking Bills Have 131 Sponsors
Legislation to allow banks and financial services to provide banking options to state-legal marijuana businesses has 131 sponsors in the House and Senate. In the …
Study: THC May Improve Cognitive Function in Patients With Advanced Cancer
According to a new study, cognitive function improved in a group of patients with advanced cancer who took low-doses of dronabinol, a synthetic THC. The …
