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Cannabis and the Authoritarian State - Why Legalizing Cannabis Is Not on the Horizon

by Reginald Reefer | Tuesday Apr 1, 2025

Authoritarians cannot let go of the value that keeping the most widely used illicit substance in the world illegal provides them. This explains why the US hasn't federally legalized cannabis despite nearly 80% of Americans supporting some form of legalization. It's not because they don't have enough research or that they're genuinely concerned about public health—it's because prohibition gives them all the privileges of violating constitutional rights while siphoning money into their coffers.

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Daily Cannabis Use Can Help People Get Off Opioids (STUDY)

by Reginald Reefer | Thursday Mar 27, 2025

A groundbreaking study published last week in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review has added significant weight to the argument that cannabis could help combat the opioid crisis. The research, conducted by an eight-person team from the British Columbia Centre on Substance Abuse, the University of British Columbia, and Simon Fraser University, examined data from 1,242 people who used drugs while also living with chronic pain.

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The War on Cannabis Takes a New Twist - Both Democrats and Republicans Step Up to Prevent Cannabis Legalization

by Reginald Reefer | Friday Mar 21, 2025

In this article, we'll dissect Armentano's observations about how politicians from both sides of the aisle are undermining legalization efforts – from Republicans outright nullifying voter initiatives to Democrats taxing legal markets into oblivion. More importantly, we'll explore how we, as cannabis consumers, can start rattling the cages that keep our bodies classified as government property rather than our own sovereign domains.

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Is the Cannabis Industry Cooling Down or Just Holding Its Breath Right Now?

by Reginald Reefer | Tuesday Mar 18, 2025

Today, we're diving deep into this cannabis market cooldown. What's causing this plateau? Is it market saturation, changing consumer habits, pricing pressures, or perhaps broader economic forces? And what can we expect moving forward, especially with the political shitfuckery surrounding cannabis policy at the federal level? Will the DEA's potential rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III change the game, or is it just another half-measure that misses the point?

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THC Drinks: A Legal, Nationwide Way to Get the Perfect High

by jsp1073 | Sunday Mar 9, 2025

For cannabis enthusiasts looking for a convenient, legal, and enjoyable way to experience THC, THC drinks are changing the game. With hemp-derived Delta 9 THC, you can now order THC-infused beverages nationwide—no need to live in a recreational or medical cannabis state.

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The Rise and Fall of the Cannabis Industry - Is There Any Hope Under Trump 2.0?

by Reginald Reefer | Monday Mar 3, 2025

Let's dive into how this iconic marijuana mecca rose to prominence, flourished during the golden years, and now faces an uncertain future as the industry continues to evolve beneath the weight of legalization's complicated aftermath.

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America is Rethinking Marijuana Legalization - A Response to the National Review

by Reginald Reefer | Saturday Mar 1, 2025

Today, I'm going to examine these claims with a critical eye. While I agree that we absolutely should "rethink" marijuana legalization, my conclusion differs dramatically from the National Review's perspective. Rather than retreating from legalization, I believe we need to push forward with more comprehensive reforms that address the legitimate concerns while delivering on the promised benefits.

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SEO for Cannabis? - How to Build Top Rankings for Your Cannabis Brands in 2025

by Reginald Reefer | Tuesday Feb 25, 2025

Now, here's where many cannabis brands get it wrong - they stuff their content with keywords like a rookie packing their first bowl. "Cannabis dispensary near me cannabis products buy cannabis cannabis deals cannabis cannabis cannabis..." You get the idea. This is what we call "black hat" SEO, and let me tell you, Google hates this more than the DEA hates fun. Pull this stunt, and your site might disappear from search results faster than your stash during a drought.

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What Trump's Cannabis Policy Means for America and the International Markets

by Reginald Reefer | Wednesday Feb 19, 2025

Trump's declaration of drug cartels as terrorist organizations and his war cry to ramp up the War on Drugs in response to the fentanyl crisis. Now, I've been analyzing drug policy long enough to know that when politicians start throwing around terms like "terrorist" and "war on drugs" in the same sentence, we're in for some interesting times.

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The Future King of Cannabis will be THC-Infused Beverages - 56% of Beer Drinkers Say They Want to Try One Says New Survey

by Reginald Reefer | Monday Feb 17, 2025

According to a recent study published in the British Food Journal, roughly 53-56% of beer drinkers are open to trying cannabis-infused beverages. Let that sink in for a moment. We're not talking about a small niche market here - we're talking about potentially converting half of the beer-drinking population into cannabis beverage consumers.