The Drug Enforcement Administration has consistently proven itself to be the greatest roadblock to cannabis reform in America. Despite overwhelming public support for medical cannabis, despite 38 states having legalized it in some form, and despite bipartisan congressional pressure, the DEA continues its decades-long pattern of stonewalling, delaying, and obstructing any meaningful progress.
The gummies weighed 869 grams total, which Indonesian authorities used to charge him with possessing essentially a kilogram of marijuana—despite the fact that most of that weight came from sugar, gelatin, and other non-cannabis ingredients in the edibles. As Shaw himself noted in an interview with The Guardian, "They're making it seem like I'm this big drug dealer. Why would I bring the candy here to sell? It was for personal use."
The article presents five main points about cannabis and older adults, and while some contain nuggets of truth, others are so misleading they border on disinformation. Let's examine what Stanford got right, what they got spectacularly wrong, and why this matters for the millions of seniors exploring cannabis as an alternative to pharmaceuticals that have failed them.
Knowing the right time to take delta 9 gummies can help users have a better and more comfortable experience. When thinking about when to use these gummies, it helps to consider both personal needs and daily routines.
The headline screams "THC-impaired driving deaths are soaring" but here's what the study actually found: 246 deceased drivers in Montgomery County, Ohio had their blood tested for THC after fatal crashes between 2019 and 2024. That's it. No comparison to living drivers. No control group of people who didn't crash. No actual measurement of impairment. Just the presence of THC in bodies hours after death.
A new survey shows that people who drink THC-infused cannabis beverages are significantly reducing or eliminating their alcohol consumption. According to the data, regular cannabis beverage consumers report drinking 44% less alcohol than before they started using these products. Even more striking: 20% of cannabis beverage users have stopped drinking alcohol entirely.
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A phase 3 clinical trial – the gold standard for medical research – published in Nature Medicine has demonstrated that a specifically developed cannabis extract called VER-01 provides significant relief for chronic lower back pain. This isn't some dispensary marketing claim or patient testimonial. This is rigorous, placebo-controlled science involving over 800 participants showing measurable, sustained pain reduction.
Here we go again. Another mass shooting, another tragic loss of life, and right on cue, the media starts digging through the shooter's background looking for easy explanations. In the case of Joshua Jahn, the 29-year-old who opened fire on migrants at a Dallas ICE facility before killing himself, they found their convenient narrative: he was a "lazy stoner" who "was all about the weed."
That's why I believe more cannabis users need to get their hands dirty – literally. Home cultivation isn't just about saving money or ensuring quality (though those are nice perks). It's about fundamentally transforming your relationship with cannabis from a mindless consumer transaction to a meaningful partnership with a living plant.
