As of December 2024, it has become official: the current Congress will not provide any protections for banks that serve state-legal marijuana businesses. This decision has significant implications for the cannabis industry, which continues to grow rapidly despite the lack of federal support.
In a significant development for the burgeoning cannabis industry, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported that states across the nation have collectively amassed over **$9.7 billion** in tax revenue from marijuana sales since mid-2021. This figure underscores the economic impact of legalized cannabis and highlights the growing acceptance of marijuana as both a recreational and medicinal substance in various states. As more states move toward legalization, the financial implications both positive and negative are becoming increasingly evident.
The ongoing debate over cannabis legalization in Florida reflects broader national trends regarding marijuana policy. As more states move toward legalization both for medicinal and recreational use—Florida finds itself at a crossroads. The outcome of Amendment 3 could set a precedent for future legislative efforts and influence public perception of cannabis use.
Mushroom drops, often referred to as mushroom tinctures or extracts, have gained significant popularity in recent years due to their potential health benefits. These liquid extracts harness the power of medicinal mushrooms, which have been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems around the world.
On November 28, 2024, the Costa Rican Constitutional Court, known as Sala IV, made a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through the nation and the broader Latin American region: it struck down a proposed referendum aimed at legalizing recreational cannabis.
Legal marijuana is now giving fibromyalgia patients hope to regain control and quality of their life again. There is a growing number of studies supporting the benefits of weed for fibromyalgia. In one of the latest studies out of London, researchers analyzed the efficacy of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) which were either oil extracts or flower, on 148 fibromyalgia patients from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry. As is the standard for patients in the United Kingdom who are enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, these patients have been unresponsive to traditional medications.
Elton’s defenders argue that his perspective is a reminder to proceed with caution. “It’s not about banning cannabis altogether,” one user wrote. “It’s about acknowledging the risks and ensuring we don’t glamorize it.”
What they discovered was both illuminating and validating for many psychonauts. The researchers identified four main themes in how people cope with challenging experiences. First, there's what they called "Inner Responses" - think meditation, self-talk, and making meaning from the chaos. Then there's "Embodied Practice and Environment Engagement" - basically, using breathing techniques, movement, and connecting with your surroundings to ground yourself.
Since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational cannabis in 2012, the industry has experienced explosive growth. By 2023, legal cannabis sales in the U.S. reached approximately $30 billion, with projections suggesting that this figure could exceed $50 billion by 2026. This rapid expansion has generated substantial tax revenues for states that have embraced legalization.
When Natural Natural announced they'd developed a strain containing 15-20% THCV, it raised more than a few eyebrows in the cannabis community. For context, most strains contain only trace amounts of THCV, typically less than 1%. Creating a strain with these levels while maintaining an 8-week flowering time is nothing short of revolutionary.
