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Emotional Regulation Get Easier with Cannabis? - What Does Weed Have to do with Regulating Your Emotions?

by DanaSmith | Wednesday Jan 29, 2025

The researchers then analyzed the mood and emotional regulation capabilities of the participants during times of sobriety as well as when they were stoned from weed. Surprisingly, they found that the subjects’ performance didn’t differ when made to undergo several tasks after smoking weed.

News

Is There Any Green Left in the Green Rush? - The 5 Highest Paying Jobs in the Cannabis Industry Right Now

by HighChi | Tuesday Jan 28, 2025

The cannabis industry presents an array of high-paying job opportunities across various sectors—from finance and operations management to marketing and compliance. As legalization continues to spread globally, skilled professionals will be essential for navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

News

Not Just Alcohol Sales Dropping, Anxiety Medication Prescriptions Plummet in States with Legal Cannabis Programs

by 420 Bills | Monday Jan 27, 2025

Recent studies have indicated a notable decrease in prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications, especially benzodiazepines, in states where marijuana has been legalized. This phenomenon raises important questions about the implications for pharmaceutical companies that have long dominated the market for anxiety treatments.

Opinion

An Important Lesson from the 2024 Elections - Politicians Love Pot Pandering and More!

by Reginald Reefer | Saturday Jan 25, 2025

If there's one thing I've learned from years of covering cannabis politics, it's that weed polls better than politicians – and boy, do they know it. It might sound like I'm hitting the bong too hard, but the numbers don't lie. Election after election, cannabis legalization consistently polls higher than any candidate running for office. With pseudo-legalization spreading across the country like wildfire, there are more cannabis supporters than ever before, making us quite the tempting voting bloc.

Opinion

Why Does Cannabis Make Exercise So Much More Rewarding?

by Reginald Reefer | Thursday Jan 23, 2025

As we wrap up our deep dive into cannabis and exercise, I can't help but see a massive opportunity on the horizon. With fitness becoming an increasingly central focus in American culture and cannabis users proving to be more active than previously thought, we're looking at the perfect storm for a new kind of wellness revolution.

Opinion

America's Constitutional Conundrum: Guns and Ganja

by Reginald Reefer | Tuesday Jan 21, 2025

As you might imagine, telling Americans they can't have their guns AND their ganja isn't exactly going over well. It's a uniquely American saga that pits state rights against federal law, personal freedom against bureaucratic overreach, and common sense against, well... whatever you'd call this situation.

Medical

No Smoking, No Vaping - What's the Safest Way to Consume Cannabis Based on Your Genetics and Science?

by DanaSmith | Monday Jan 20, 2025

edibles, tinctures, beverages, and cannabis oil to name a few. Now, the results of a new study have just been published, suggesting that cannabis oil extracts may be the safest way to consume weed. Researchers studied MCT oils that contained high concentrations of CBD with some THC.

Opinion

What is Psychoactive Listening? - The Study of Cannabis and Music

by Reginald Reefer | Saturday Jan 18, 2025

Ask any cannabis enthusiast about their relationship with music while high, and you'll likely get a knowing smile followed by something along the lines of, "Everything just sounds better." It's not just about enhanced audio perception – there's a profound sense of immersion that transforms familiar songs into entirely new experiences. The music doesn't just play; it envelops you, pulls you in, and takes you on a journey through every note and rhythm.

News

Cannabis Rescheduling No Longer a Done Deal? - DEA Judge Cancels Hearings on Marijuana Until At Least May 2025

by BostonBakedPete | Thursday Jan 16, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, DEA Chief Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney II announced the cancellation of the upcoming rescheduling hearings scheduled for January 21, 2025. The decision came after Village Farms International and Hemp for Victory filed a legal challenge against the DEA. Their motion alleged bias within the agency, claiming that there had been improper communications between DEA officials and anti-rescheduling advocates.

Opinion

The Green Wave Crashes? - Has Cannabis Legalization Momentum Slowed Down around the World?

by Reginald Reefer | Tuesday Jan 14, 2025

What's particularly interesting is the emergence of vocal opposition groups who seem determined to fight against full legalization with everything they've got. The November election results, where we saw two cannabis measures fail, might be seen as evidence of their growing influence. Though, to be fair, these defeats could simply reflect the intense focus on the presidential race, with cannabis reform taking a back seat to what many viewed as more pressing political concerns.