Study: Marijuana and CBD Commonly Used to Reduce Alcohol Consumption Among Harmful Drinker

A new study published in Substance Use & Misuse found that marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) were among the most commonly reported strategies for reducing alcohol consumption among adults with harmful drinking patterns. The study, conducted by researchers from Florida Atlantic University, University of California San Diego, University of Central Florida and Old Dominion University, surveyed …

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New Jersey Marijuana Sales Set New Monthly Record in April, 2026 Total Tops $412 Million as Adult-Use Retailers Reach 323

New Jersey’s legal marijuana market recorded $108,903,170 in adult-use sales in April, a new monthly high. The April total represents a 20% increase from April 2025, when licensed retailers sold $90,785,383 worth of recreational marijuana, according to new data released by the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission. It also follows $105,619,747 in sales in March, $94,802,746 …

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The 10 States With the Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices as of May 2026

Using the latest available pricing data from state cannabis regulators and the research firm Headset, here are the recreational marijuana markets with the lowest average cost for dried flower as of May 2026. Prices continue to fall in several major markets, with Michigan now standing well below every other adult-use state and Oregon, Massachusetts and …

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New Hampshire House Passes Bill Adding Total THC to Hemp Definition

The New Hampshire House passed legislation today that would revise the state’s hemp definition to include total THC concentration, which would count THCA toward the state’s 0.3% THC limit for hemp. Senate Bill 461 was approved by the House in a voice vote after lawmakers adopted an amendment to the measure. The bill previously cleared …

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Virginia Marijuana Resentencing Bill Expected to Be Signed Into Law Today

According to multiple advocates and lawmakers who worked on the proposal, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is expected to sign Senate Bill 62 into law today, creating a process for courts to revisit certain felony marijuana sentences tied to conduct that occurred before the state legalized possession. The legislation, filed by State Senator Louise Lucas (D), …

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Study: Cannabis Stem Extract Shows Anticancer Activity Against Colorectal Cancer Cells

A study published today in the South African Journal of Botany found that an extract made from cannabis stems showed selective anticancer activity against human colorectal cancer cells. Researchers from Usak University, Artvin Çoruh University, Necmettin Erbakan University and the University of Sfax analyzed the phytochemical makeup and anticancer potential of cannabis stem extract, a …

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U.S. House Approves Amendment Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana to Veterans

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs doctors to help veterans access state-legal medical marijuana programs. The amendment, filed by U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL), Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Dina Titus (D-NV), was approved by voice vote as part of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and …

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King of the Hill: Every Cannabis Reference

While King of the Hill never leaned on marijuana jokes as heavily as shows like South Park or Family Guy, the series still returned to the subject several times throughout its run. Most of the show’s marijuana humor comes from the same place as much of its comedy: Hank Hill’s rigid worldview colliding with something …

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Every Marijuana Reference in Family Guy

Family Guy has never been subtle about drug jokes, and marijuana has been a recurring target. From quick cutaway gags and pot-smoking references to full episodes centered on legalization and edibles, marijuana has appeared throughout the long-running animated series in both throwaway jokes and major storylines. Below is a breakdown of every clear marijuana-related reference …

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U.S. Army Says 95% of Marijuana Conviction Waivers Were Already Being Approved Before Policy Change

The U.S. Army’s decision to end its waiver requirement for recruits with a single marijuana possession conviction came after officials determined the review process was approving nearly every case anyway. Col. Angela Chipman, chief of the military personnel accessions and retention division, said waivers for a single marijuana-related conviction were being approved at a 95% …

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