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Ashamed of Your Body and Feel Uncomfortable in Your Own Skin ? - Try Shrooms! Psilocybin for BDD Study Released!

by christalcann | Thursday Oct 3, 2024

Pioneering research from Columbia University in New York suggests that psilocybin, the key component in magic mushrooms, may help people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The study, published in Psychedelics, looked at how psilocybin affected brain activity in BDD patients, and it found significant alterations in brain connections that might help lessen the disorder's obsessive thinking patterns.

Opinion

Pot Makes You a Better Parent is 100% a Real Thing According to a New Study on Affirmative Parenting Behaviors

by Reginald Reefer | Wednesday Oct 2, 2024

A groundbreaking new study, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suggests exactly that. The research, published in the journal Parenting: Science and Practice, offers compelling evidence that cannabis use might actually enhance positive parenting behaviors.

Opinion

Buying Weed Based on the Highest THC Levels? - You Are Doing it Wrong, Look For This Instead!

by DanaSmith | Wednesday Oct 2, 2024

Most recreational cannabis consumers look for a high THC content when shopping around for weed strains. After all, THC is the main compound responsible for getting you high and making you feel euphoric! Additionally, high THC strains can be more cost-effective: a small dose might be all you need if intense effects are what you are after.

News

Kamala Harris: We Need to Legalize Weed and Decriminalize Smoking It

by Laurel Leaf | Tuesday Oct 1, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris has publicly declared the need to legalize marijuana, a statement that has reverberated across the political landscape. During her recent appearance on the popular podcast "All the Smoke," she stated unequivocally, “We need to legalize it and stop criminalizing this behavior.” This declaration not only highlights her commitment to cannabis reform but also positions her as a progressive leader within the Democratic Party as she prepares for the 2024 presidential election.

News

Exploring the Cannabis Vape Market: Innovations You Should Know About Going into 2025

by Chiara C | Tuesday Oct 1, 2024

While the market for reusable vape pens remains robust, disposable vapes are likely to continue growing in popularity, thanks to their convenience and affordability. As manufacturers innovate further, we can expect to see the next generation of disposable vapes with improved battery life, more sustainable designs, and even more diverse strain and cannabinoid options.

Opinion

The US is Waging a Silent War on Cannabis Moms

by Reginald Reefer | Tuesday Oct 1, 2024

It's a twisted irony - in a country where wine mom culture is celebrated and kids are medicated for ADHD at the drop of a hat, a mom who uses cannabis to unwind or manage chronic pain can lose everything. The same system that's supposed to protect children is being used to traumatize them, all in the name of a plant that's less harmful than alcohol.

News

National Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Products Coming Soon? - Bill Introduced in Congress to Ban Hemp-Based Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC

by Joseph Billions | Monday Sep 30, 2024

In a significant move that could reshape the landscape of cannabis regulation in the United States, a new bill has been introduced in Congress aimed at banning synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) nationwide. This legislation comes in response to a surge in the availability of unregulated hemp-derived products, particularly those containing synthetic cannabinoids like delta-9 THC.

News

Did Jesus Heal People with Cannabis Oil? - Kaneh-Bosem in the Hebrew Bible May Shed Some New Light on His Miracles

by Karhlyle | Sunday Sep 29, 2024

A study examining biblical texts suggests that Jesus Christ and his apostles might have used anointing oil made with cannabis to heal individuals suffering from debilitating diseases. Evidence points to cannabis likely being a central component of anointing oils during biblical times, supporting the idea that Jesus may have harnessed the plant for its healing properties.

Opinion

The Dark Side of Marijuana Legalization: Predatory Contracts and the Illusion of Social Equity

by Reginald Reefer | Saturday Sep 28, 2024

I recently came across a story out of Missouri that made my blood boil faster than a dabbed-out teenager's parents. It seems that some big-money players are using qualified applicants - we're talking disabled veterans, people with past marijuana offenses, folks who've been historically disadvantaged - as fronts to win lucrative cannabis licenses. These vultures swoop in with promises of funding and support, only to bury the fine print that essentially strips away any real ownership or control from the supposed beneficiaries.

News

The IRS is NOT Going to Play Ball with Cannabis Companies on 280E Tax Refund Checks - Get Ready for Penalties and Interest!

by Joseph Billions | Friday Sep 27, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will persist in pursuing tax payments from marijuana businesses that have taken deductions in anticipation of a potential federal rescheduling, according to a federal agency attorney. If such a reform is implemented, the attorney notes that the IRS could potentially be authorized to seize assets from cannabis companies that fail to meet their tax obligations.