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CBD

Can CBD Combat Alcohol & Drug Addiction? Maybe.

Researchers found evidence that CBD could curb cravings in substance-abuse sufferers — but don't forget about...

Politics

What Are Donald Trump’s Plans for CBD?

More importantly: What does Norman Sharpless, the new FDA chief plan to do about regulating America’s...

Legal

Buying CBD Online? It’s Probably Hemp-Derived — And It’s Not Exactly Legal

The conventional wisdom is that CBD is now legal, pursuant to the federal Farm Bill enacted...

In History

Meet Elizabeth Brice, the Disabled Activist Who Pioneered Medical Cannabis in the U.K.

How one activist’s search for relief from MS forged the path toward clinical trials and Sativex...

Culture

Study: Binge Drinkers Are Likely to Become Marijuana Users

Research shows the relationship between cannabis and alcohol use grows with binge drinkers, but decreases overall.

Politics

Congress Members Demand FDA Clarification on CBD

Following the crackdown on CBD-infused foods and beverages by local authorities, Capitol Hill lawmakers formally called...

Economics

Latin American Cannabis Market Worth $9.8 Billion, Report Says

Latin America is at the forefront of the global wave of cannabis reform, and a new...

Politics

El Chapo Found Guilty, But Prohibition-Fueled Violence Rages On

Notorious narco-lord "El Chapo" Guzmán was just convicted by a federal jury in New York. But Guzmán...

Politics

Despite Anti-Pot Record, Kamala Harris Admits to Smoking Cannabis

Kamala Harris is making waves with her support for marijuana reform (and admittance that she has...

Joint Opinions

The Hidden Problem with the WHO’s Reclassification of Cannabis

There appear to be signs of political manipulation behind the UN health agency’s recommendations on marijuana,...

Medical

Illinois Works to Prevent Opioid Dependency With Cannabis

In a pioneering move when it comes to dealing with the nation’s growing opioid crisis, Illinois...

Legal

The Problem with the Farm Bill

Police say they’ve made the biggest marijuana bust of all time, but owners say it’s hemp.

Politics

What the Government Shutdown Means for Legal Hemp & Cannabis Protections

Thanks to the government shutdown, the Department of Agriculture hasn’t been able to build regulations for...

Legal

Slowly but Surely, Efforts Mount to Expunge Old Cannabis Convictions

With cannabis now legal in 10 U.S. states as well as Canada, demands are growing to...

Politics

Kentucky Republican Smoked Marijuana, Changes Mind About Legalization

Medical marijuana might be on its way to Kentucky, thanks to a state senator who smoked...

Medical

Study Shows States With Medical Marijuana Have a Higher Birth Rate

One study has found a correlation between states with legal cannabis and the number of babies...

Books

In a Tired & Skewed Refrain, ‘Tell Your Children’ Links Cannabis Use to Madness

Does cannabis make you crazy? One new book is arguing yes, and is ignoring most of...

In The Magazine

‘All American Made’ Singer Margo Price Opens Up About Her Love of Cannabis

Country music’s up-and-coming star talks about her new album, taking solar rips out of apple pipes...

Economics

Big Pharma Has Big Advantage in Global Marijuana Expansion Game

In a first, Tilray and Sandoz, a subsidiary of Novartis, will market, develop, and sell cannabis-based...

Politics

New Zealand Approves Medical Marijuana, Confirms 2020 Legalization Vote

Days after legalizing medical marijuana, New Zealand's government has confirmed that a referendum on general cannabis...