In a recent study out of Boulder, Colorado, researchers found that THC-rich cannabis edibles worked very well for patients who suffered from lower back pain. Investigators from the University of Colorado at Boulder analyzed the impact of three edible products: high THC, high CBD, and edibles with similar amounts of CBD and THC.

An attorney has accused the DEA of concealing emails related to its communications with Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), a prominent anti-marijuana organization. This article delves into the details of the lawsuit, the implications of these allegations, and the broader context of marijuana policy in America.

The most immediate effect of these taxes is the increased cost of legal marijuana products. Consumers may find themselves paying significantly more for legal weed compared to what they would pay for illicit products. For example: A gram of cannabis that might cost $10 on the black market could cost upwards of $15 or more in a legal dispensary due to taxes.

However - and this is crucial - cannabis isn't a magic eraser for trauma. I've spoken with countless veterans who use cannabis, and they're the first to tell you: the plant helps manage symptoms, but it doesn't "cure" PTSD. Real healing requires doing the hard work of processing and integrating traumatic experiences. Cannabis is more like a helpful companion on that journey rather than the destination itself.

However, while Meta-owned platforms like Instagram continue their puzzling crusade against legal cannabis businesses, a surprising ally has emerged: X (formerly Twitter). Under Elon Musk's leadership, the platform has taken a more rational approach to cannabis content, allowing businesses and advocacy groups to operate with relative freedom. It's a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stifling social media landscape.

President-elect Donald Trump’s key appointments for roles in the Department of Justice, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have sparked significant concern among cannabis advocates. Pam Bondi, Dave Weldon, and Dr. Marty Makary—Trump’s picks for Attorney General, CDC Director, and FDA Commissioner, respectively—have all expressed strong opposition to marijuana reform. Throw that in with Trump's VP, JD Vance, saying that all marijuana is laced with Fentanyl now, and you get the point.

In a significant move that has sent ripples through law enforcement and civil rights circles alike, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been banned from conducting random searches at airports. This decision follows a scathing report from the Justice Department that unveiled a troubling pattern of misconduct within the agency. The findings not only highlight issues of corruption but also raise serious concerns about civil liberties and the ethical conduct of law enforcement officials.

The notion that smoking cannabis inevitably leads to lower IQ has been repeated so often it's taken on a life of its own. But what does the science actually say? A fascinating new study from Denmark, following over 5,000 men across four decades, has not only challenged this assumption but turned it on its head. Surprisingly, the research suggests that cannabis users experienced less cognitive decline over time compared to their non-using counterparts.

Now, after nearly twenty years of various forms of legalization across different states, we're discovering something fascinating: cannabis isn't a gateway drug at all - it's more like an exit ramp. Fresh data suggests that good ol' Mary Jane might actually be helping people reduce their dependence on genuinely dangerous substances like alcohol and opioids. Talk about a plot twist, eh?

It is difficult to say exactly which regions of the world cannabis is native to. Many scientists, botanists, and historians believe that the plant’s origins can be traced to Central Asia, particularly the regions of Mongolia and Siberia. Archeologists with a particular interest in these regions have discovered some evidence, suggesting that the plant was first cultivated and used over 12,000 years ago.