As I sink into my meditation cushion after a carefully measured dose of cannabis, I notice something extraordinary happening. The usual chatter of my mind begins to recede like waves pulling back from the shore. My awareness expands, and suddenly the boundary between observer and observed feels less rigid. This isn't just a pleasant relaxation—it's a doorway to deeper states of consciousness that humans have been exploring for millennia.
According to the study’s results, the researchers found a more significant increase in consumption among older adults who suffered from chronic health problems. It ranged from heart disease and high blood pressure, to diabetes, COPD, cancer, and more.
Let's be brutally honest about what's driving this sudden Republican interest in cannabis reform. It's not a philosophical awakening about personal freedom or a scientific revelation about cannabis safety. It's cold, hard electoral math combined with the realization that prohibition is no longer a winning political strategy.
American cannabis businesses and manufacturers depend heavily on Chinese parts and products, most especially when it comes to vapes, grow lights, hydroponic machines, glass jars, batteries, cartridges, and so much more. Because of the tariff increases, these basic parts are now much more expensive, so businesses and cultivators have no choice but to increase costs.
In what can only be described as one of the most shocking plot twists in Texas politics this year, Governor Greg Abbott delivered a devastating blow to prohibition forces by vetoing Senate Bill 3 - the draconian legislation that would have banned virtually all THC products in the state. This wasn't just any veto; this was a complete repudiation of his own lieutenant governor's top legislative priority, delivered at 11:22 PM on a Sunday night like a political assassination carried out in the shadows.
Thailand took a sharp U-turn and has just started prohibiting the sale of weed without a prescription, as announced by the Royal Gazette. Once an order has been published in the Royal Gazette, then it has officially come into law.
The Plant Genome, identified 33 genetic markers that significantly influence cannabinoid production in cannabis plants. This isn't just another incremental advance in cultivation—it's the blueprint for completely reimagining how we breed, grow, and consume cannabis.
When mainstream media outlets simultaneously blast headlines about cannabis causing heart disease, my prohibition-propaganda alarm bells start ringing. The latest coordinated media blitz centers around a meta-analysis published in Heart journal claiming that cannabis use increases risks of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death. Within hours, news outlets from CNN to Fox News were parroting identical talking points about cannabis's "serious cardiovascular risks."
Cannabis, together with exercise, can be a powerful duo when paired responsibly. Of course, this must also take into account a healthy diet, good sleep hygiene, and perhaps a spiritual practice. Using your tools, particularly awareness, intention, and intentionality can go a long way when bringing cannabis into your overall wellness and exercise routine – and once you do, you might never look back.
The recent Congressional Research Service report makes something crystal clear that I've been arguing for years: Congress has the power to end cannabis prohibition directly, with "greater speed and flexibility" than the bureaucratic maze we're currently trapped in. While the Biden administration's rescheduling effort has stalled for over a year, and now sits in limbo under the Trump administration, lawmakers could cut through this red tape tomorrow if they had the political will.
