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Tripping Balls and Someone Calls an Ambulance? - Denver Has You Covered with First Responders Trained in Psychedelics

by Joseph Billions | Monday Mar 18, 2024

Denver is going to introduce a thorough psychedelic response training program, which has been planned for over four years. Law enforcement, mental health specialists, and emergency responders who work in Denver's City and County are the target audience for this program. This was first presented on March 11 by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).

Opinion

What If You No Longer Find Joy in Smoking Weed? - Understanding the Seasons in One's Life

by Reginald Reefer | Monday Mar 18, 2024

Suddenly, cannabis revealed itself as a viable alternative – one that provided many of the benefits I had previously sought from alcohol without the brutal physical toll. It was more accessible, more affordable, and enabled me to remain functional in a way booze no longer could. With a philosophical shrug, I re-integrated this old friend into my life, and cannabis has remained a steady companion through the decades that followed.

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Do Animals Get High and Like Weed? - Mice, Bears, Dogs, Goats and Wolves Seem to Be Enjoying the Green Wave

by BehindTheWaves | Sunday Mar 17, 2024

These rodents have taken a liking to the confiscated cannabis stored in the evidence room. Kirkpatrick humorously remarked, “The rats are eating our marijuana. They’re all high.” However, the reality is grimmer as neglect has led to deteriorating conditions, including plumbing, mold, elevators, and HVAC units. This situation, compounded by rodent infestation and stoned rats, has severely impacted department morale.

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Sacre Bleu pour le Cannabis! - France Will Not Allow Cannabis Flower or Bud as Part of Their Medical Marijuana Program!

by Nanci Chi-Town | Saturday Mar 16, 2024

The French National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) has officially stated that flowers will not be incorporated into its forthcoming comprehensive medical cannabis framework. Although somewhat anticipated, the sudden decision and the ANSM's failure to propose any feasible alternatives for patients reliant on cannabis flower have triggered widespread outrage.

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Over 10% of High School Seniors Say They Have Tried Delta-8 THC, But Is It Keeping Them Away from Booze?

by Laurel Leaf | Friday Mar 15, 2024

Just in is data analysis from the 2023 Monitoring the Future survey, led by researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). It reveals that about 11% of 12th-grade students nationwide reported using delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (commonly known as delta-8-THC or delta-8) within the past year.

Medical

How Much CBD Can I Give My Dog Each Day? - Scientists Figure Out the Correct Daily Dose of CBD for Dogs

by Lemon Knowles | Friday Mar 15, 2024

Researchers have shown that healthy dogs may safely incorporate cannabinoids like CBD, CBDA, and CBG into their daily routines, demonstrating their potential for long-term use with low risks. This pioneering study was recently published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science.

Opinion

Murderers Are Now Blaming Cannabis for Their Killings - The Return of Reefer Madness as Predicted

by Reginald Reefer | Thursday Mar 14, 2024

The latest case involves a man named Diego Costa Silva in Ireland. He decapitated his wife, claiming he believed she was possessed by a serpent due to "cannabis-induced psychosis" - and that he had to remove her head to kill the snake entity. Two psychiatrists backed up his insanity plea, testifying that Silva genuinely suffered delusions and hallucinations from heavy cannabis use, rendering him legally not guilty by reason of insanity for the grisly murder.

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Sick of Sending Tax Dollars Out-Of-State, Pennsylvania Governor Urges Legislature to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

by Karhlyle | Thursday Mar 14, 2024

Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, pushed state lawmakers this week to legalize and regulate marijuana for recreational use. He emphasized the need to follow the lead of nearby states that have already made this decision. In his yearly budget speech, which included a $48.3 billion spending plan, the governor urged legislators to band together and enact legislation legalizing marijuana, on the condition that the sector be subject to prudent regulation and taxes.

Medical

Melanoma Diagnosis is Skyrocketing and Cannabis May Now Be Part of a Treatment Solution for Many Patients

by Joseph Billions | Wednesday Mar 13, 2024

According to research that was partially funded by MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in Australia and published in the journal Cells, the cannabis extract may have the ability to interact with receptors on particular types of melanoma cells, which might make it useful as an adjuvant treatment for malignant melanoma. To fully evaluate its safety and effectiveness, however, more preclinical research is necessary.

Medical

Does Weed Cause Depression or Help Treat It? - The Latest Medical Studies on Cannabis and Depression May Suprise You

by DanaSmith | Tuesday Mar 12, 2024

A recent study conducted by investigators at the LVR University Hospital in Germany together with Algea Care, a leading telehealth service in Europe focusing on marijuana, sheds light into the efficacy of medical marijuana for treating chronic depression. The results of the groundbreaking study was published in peer-reviewed journals, including the Pharmacopsychiatry of the Association for Neuropsychopharmacology and Pharmacopsychiatry.