It’s not often that the head of a federal agency acknowledges they’ve been completely wrong about an issue that falls under their remit. Or, even rarer, admit they knowingly upheld a lie because it was politically prudent for them...
It's been a tumultuous political season, and partisan tensions are only likely to rise as November nears. In the chaos, it can be easy to forget how important this race is for marijuana users and the advocates who support...
The governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, has changed his tune about marijuana in the past two years. As Rolling Stone reported, not too long ago the governor considered it to be a “gateway drug” -- that...
One of the notable properties of cannabis is its ability to reduce inflammation in the human body. This effect has been used predominantly for joint pains, and all sorts of issues that arise when tissues become inflamed in the...
Is it safe to drive while high? Apparently nearly half of those who use marijuana think driving while stoned is OK. But is it, really? And how does it compare to drinking and driving? In the same...
Fads come and go, but universities build programs based on long-term trends. As legal cannabis spreads around the world, higher learning institutions are getting smart about offering programs geared towards tomorrow’s industry stewards and cultivators. Already, you’re...
Humans are pattern-making machines, which is why change can be scary. It’s why things like cognitive biases are so hard to shake. And it’s why fears around legalization of cannabis dredged up the usual fear tactics. Some...
Now that cannabis is becoming more mainstream, we’re seeing a shift from “getting high” to “getting healthy.” There’s room for both, of course, but for many who use CBD, they’re not looking for a high. This begs...
Cannabis regulation across the United States remains a patchwork of legislation. Even if it were Federally legalized, states retain the right to regulate and tax such things as they see fit. However, marijuana isn’t Federally legal. So anyone needing...
Marijuana lends itself to art, and anyone who has smoked the stuff knows it. Music, literature, drama: All can be improved by a bowl, a bong, or a big fat joint.
But for some tokers, that connection runs especially deep....
