A comprehensive investigation by Reddit user u/Mediiicaliii has thrown a massive wrench into our understanding of Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), and frankly, their findings should have every cannabis advocate paying attention. For years, we've been told that this mysterious condition - characterized by cyclical vomiting, abdominal pain, and an odd compulsion to take hot baths - is caused by heavy cannabis use. But what if we've been looking at this all wrong?
The largest cannabis and cancer study ever conducted has confirmed what patients have known for decades: this plant doesn't just ease the suffering of cancer treatment—it might actually help beat the disease itself. With 75% of scientific studies supporting cannabis for cancer applications and evidence being 31 times stronger for cannabis than against it, the scientific consensus is clear.
The latest embarrassment from the DEA's "Just Think Twice" campaign would be hilarious if it weren't so dangerous. They're literally comparing a plant that's never killed anyone to a synthetic stimulant that destroys brains, rots teeth, and turns users into violent zombies. But according to the DEA's crack team of "experts," cannabis is the real threat because some psychiatrist in Oregon made an offhand comment without citing any comparative studies.
While scientists celebrate discovering 33 genetic markers that could revolutionize cannabis breeding, a darker story is unfolding in the background. The same market forces driving cannabis legalization are systematically destroying the plant's genetic diversity, creating what researchers call "the bottlenecking of cannabis genetics." We're witnessing a botanical catastrophe in real time—the homogenization of one of nature's most diverse and therapeutically complex plants.
The key finding wasn't about speed—it was about enjoyment and sustainability. Cannabis users reported greater workout enjoyment, enhanced "runner's high" sensations, and improved mood during exercise. These psychological benefits translate into practical advantages: people who enjoy their workouts are more likely to maintain consistent exercise routines long-term.
When a "loophole" accidentally creates a multi-billion dollar industry overnight, maybe it's time to admit it wasn't really a loophole—it was the will of the people finally finding expression despite decades of political obstruction. The 2018 Farm Bill's hemp legalization unleashed something politicians never saw coming: proof that Americans desperately want legal access to cannabis products, even if they have to get them through creative chemistry and regulatory gaps.
Trump's 2026 fiscal year budget request doesn't just disappoint cannabis advocates—it represents a masterclass in political bait-and-switch. After months of suggesting he'd take a more reasonable approach to cannabis policy, Trump is proposing to delete the longstanding rider that prevents the Justice Department from interfering with state medical marijuana programs. This isn't just policy—it's betrayal of millions of Americans who rely on medical cannabis for serious health conditions.
A recent study published in Health Economics provides a smoking gun that prohibition apologists would prefer you ignore. Researchers found that cannabis legalization reduces prescription drug spending by approximately 6% in small group insurance markets, with the effect growing stronger over time. Translation: when people can legally access cannabis, they spend less money on Big Pharma's products.
In a stunning display of political theater disguised as child protection, the Texas House just voted to eliminate an $8 billion legal industry and hand it directly to Mexican and Chinese drug cartels. Senate Bill 3, which passed 95-44 late Wednesday night, bans virtually all THC products in Texas—effectively criminalizing an industry that employs thousands of Texans and serves millions of adults who prefer regulated products over black market alternatives.
One of Mavericks Genetics' core offerings is feminized seeds. These are specially bred to eliminate the guesswork in cultivation by producing only female plants. These are responsible for resin-rich, cannabinoid-heavy buds.