Search results for "medical marijuana"

Politics

Can a Canna-Basic Income Work in Maryland?

In Maryland, one state representative has an idea to leverage cannabis revenue to kickstart a major...

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...

Hemp

Cannabis Now Launches SXSW’s First ‘Official Event’ Featuring Hemp and CBD

This year’s iteration of one of the nations biggest festivals, South by Southwest, will feature a...

Industry Events

ICBC Partners with Spannabis for Global Cannabis Super Conference

Two of the world’s premier cannabis conferences are joining forces on March 14 to create one...

Politics

FDA Chief Resigns, Leaves CBD Purveyors in the Lurch

FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb has suddenly announced that he is stepping down, leaving lots of unfinished...

Joint Opinions

The SAM Old Half-Truths About Cannabis Legalization

New Project SAM poll finds only 11% support for marijuana prohibition.

In The Magazine

Dear Dabby… How Do I Work in Weed?

Advice for how to educate yourself on strain designations, cook with marijuana and secure a job...

Cultivation

UC Berkeley Scientists Engineer THC-Producing Yeast

A peer-reviewed paper published today reveals that scientists in Berkeley have created a strain of yeast...

Medical

Study Shows Smoking Pot Might Not Lower Your Sperm Count After All

Despite what past research — and urban legends — could lead you to believe, Harvard researchers...

Culture

Medicine Man Grows with the Punches

Medicine Man continues to evolve, even after nearly a decade spent in the dispensary business.

Concentrates

Cannabis Cartridges Have a Heavy Metal Problem & It Is Worse Than Reported

As testing ramps up in legal marketplaces there are more concerns about just how safe vape...

Culture

Oscars Attendees Get Gifted Pot-Free Edibles, Vouchers for Infused Treats

The stars will have to bring their own — or throw a pot pregame — if...

Films

Provocative Pot Use Meets the Absurd in ‘The Beach Bum’

An upcoming film from Harmony Korine has the potential to enter into the marijuana comedy canon.

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...

Economics

Congress Hears Testimony on Federal Cannabis Banking Reform

The subcommittee hearing on cannabis banking featured a few contentious moments around the dangers of marijuana...

Medical

Study: More Pregnant Women Are Using Cannabis for Nausea

Women suffering from nausea during their pregnancies are turning to cannabis as a potential solution.

Politics

World Health Organization Calls for Rescheduling Cannabis

The World Health Organization has released its long-anticipated recommendation on cannabis scheduling. But rather than removing...

Economics

Thank You For Toking: How Cannabis Taxes Help Colorado’s Schools

Cannabis tax revenue means all Coloradans, particularly school children, are benefiting from legalization.

Politics

Cannabis in the Balkans: From Criminals to Capitalists?

A contraband cannabis economy booms in the Balkan Peninsula, but amid EU pressure, a legal industry...