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FDA Approves Landmark Clinical Trial for Veterans with PTSD and Smoking Cannabis

by Reginald Reefer | Monday Dec 2, 2024

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.

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FB and IG Are Shutting Down Cannabis Accounts Left and Right, The Migration to X for Cannabis Brands Continues!

by Reginald Reefer | Sunday Dec 1, 2024

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.

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Trump's Not So Cannabis Friendly Cabinet Picks - His VP, AG, Head of the CDC and FDA Nominees all Hate Legal Weed

by BostonBakedPete | Friday Nov 29, 2024

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.

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Lifetime Cannabis Use NOT Associated with Later IQ Decline Says New Medical Study

by Reginald Reefer | Wednesday Nov 27, 2024

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.

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Weed - The New Exit Drug! - Gateway Drug Theories Get Reversed with Cannabis Legalization

by Reginald Reefer | Monday Nov 25, 2024

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?

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Republicans May Legalize Cannabis in America, Wait, What? - Call Current Efforts Half-Assed and Unorganized

by Reginald Reefer | Sunday Nov 24, 2024

You know something significant is happening when Republican senators start calling cannabis rescheduling "half-assed measures" and argue for full legalization. The winds of change are blowing, my friends, and they're carrying the sweet scent of reform with them.

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The Latest in DEA Shenanigans? The Federal Agency Punts Marijuana Hearings into 2025

by Reginald Reefer | Friday Nov 22, 2024

In this article, we're going to dive deep into why the DEA is dragging its feet, what this delay really means for the cannabis industry, and why true reform might need to come from the halls of Congress rather than the offices of federal agencies. Buckle up, folks – we're about to get real about the future of cannabis reform in America.

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Schedule 3 Dead on Arrival? - The Legal Battle over Schedule 3 is Just Beginning

by Reginald Reefer | Tuesday Nov 19, 2024

Schedule III isn't just facing a single legal battle - it's staring down the barrel of a full-scale legal war. In the labyrinthine American court system, determined opponents with deep pockets can keep issues tied up in litigation almost indefinitely. This is where Schedule III will likely meet its end - not through a single knockout blow, but through death by a thousand legal cuts.

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Best Delta 9 Gummies: Top 5 Delta 9 Edibles That Actually Work and Taste Delicious

by BehindTheWaves | Tuesday Nov 19, 2024

Find the best Delta 9 gummies online for relaxation and energy. Learn more about the top 6 brands offering potent THC gummies with their optimal dosages.

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True or False, Matt Gaetz, Trump's Pick for Attorney General, Will Legalize Marijuana in America?

by Reginald Reefer | Sunday Nov 17, 2024

His political record is equally mixed. On one hand, he's been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform and cannabis legalization, voting in favor of the MORE Act to end federal prohibition - one of only three Republicans to do so. On the other hand, he's been a controversial figure, making headlines for everything from storming secure impeachment hearings to facing serious allegations (though ultimately no charges) regarding sexual misconduct.