Major League Baseball (MLB)—a sport that I've always found far more interesting when high—announced last week they're changing how they treat their players who use cannabis. It’s a decision designed as part of a harm reduction strategy for other more dangerous, and sometimes fatal, substances. Beginning with spring training 2020, MLB
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The Year in Review for Cannabis 2019: Reviewing The Year In Cannabis
As 2019 draws to a close, let’s review WTF just happened in cannabis, because this year was akin to consuming too many strong edibles, followed by multiple shots of very expensive tequila. The cannabis industry had a tough year, losing money for investors and, as a result, thousands of industry-related jobs.
University of Mississippi To Grow Even More Trash “Cannabis” in 2020
How Bad Is Government Cannabis? I Had It Tested. Elvy Musikka Interview Part 2
In my last column, I interviewed Elvy Musikka, one of two remaining Americans to receive medical marijuana from the federal government, which is grown at the University of Mississippi. We were both curious about the potency and terpenes in the six pounds of cannabis pre-rolls provided to her every year, so
What Chance Does the MORE Act To Legalize Cannabis Have of Passing?
On Wednesday, Congress is expected to begin voting on an important piece of legislation regarding cannabis—the MORE Act. We’ve touched on the MORE Act before, and how its chances fared in comparison to its cannabis banking cousin, the SAFE Act, which received a vote on September 24, and passed with a
Neil Young Likes Cannabis. The Feds Don’t Like That.
How Bad Is Federally Grown Weed? Let’s Find Out. Elvy Musikka Interview, Part One
Authorities Seize 10 Million Cannabis Plants Posing as Hemp
Ban On Flavored Vape Products Stayed by Oregon Court
On October 4 2019, Governor Kate Brown announced plans to implement a temporary six-month ban on flavored vape cartridges, which went into effect two days ago, on October 15. Today, a state appeals court put a halt to that ban. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released a statement this afternoon on
Future of the SAFE Act Not Looking So Safe
This year has generated increasing hope that a long-overdue bill for addressing the lack of banking options for cannabis businesses would finally be passed, thus alleviating the hassle, expense, and dangers that come with operating as an all-cash businesses. That solution manifested as the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act, AKA
A Breathalyzer For Cannabis Is Coming
Both cannabis prohibitionists and supporters agree that operating a motor vehicle after consuming cannabis is not a good idea. The “effects of cannabis versus alcohol” argument aside—in which some researchers believe cannabis is safer than alcohol when driving—no one is in favor of intoxicated driving. But what tools are available to
Federal Cannabis Legalization Still Moving Slowly
Florida Having Issues With Cannabis Enforcement, Because Science
A Medical Cannabis Opponent in Utah Makes His Money From Major Opioid Sales
There are reasons why someone could be opposed to a regulated cannabis program: religious beliefs, or concerns it'll lead to the abuse of far more dangerous substances, or ignorance over pot's impact and effects. Oh, and children—won't someone please think of the children! (Just not in a Jeffrey Epstein way.)
