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Where Is Cannabis Consumption Allowed in Mexico City? New Spots, Same Rights

On August 4th, the Government of Mexico City officially announced the relocation of several tolerated public cannabis consumption spots, according to Ecoportal. These spaces (which are not dispensaries or European-style coffee shops) function instead as gathering zones: places of visibility, activism, and rights in action, where different communities come together to express themselves, get organized, and consume cannabis openly. …

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Half the Speed, Twice the Nachos: How Cannabis Came to NASCAR

In a move that shocked racing purists and delighted stoners everywhere, NASCAR announced over the weekend that it had officially approved its first-ever cannabis-sponsored vehicle. The car, a sleek emerald-green stock car emblazoned with swirling weed leaves and the unmistakable logo of Blazed Trail Botanicals, made its debut Sunday at the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis. The …

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Panama’s UN Ambassador Talks Weed: ‘We Produced An Allegedly Very Good Product’

As I walk through the hallowed halls of the United Nations, I know everyone on campus has an agenda. Mine is cannabis legalization. Naturally, I ask about it in most press briefings, including on Monday, August 1, when Panama’s Ambassador to the U.N., Eloy Alfaro de Alba, held a press conference to kick off his country’s rotating …

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Japanese Study Busts the ‘Gateway Drug’ Myth, With Gov’t Support

How many times have we heard these claims, without clear support or solid scientific evidence behind them? Too many to count, right? Now, a study backed by the Japanese government itself is using hard data to dismantle one of the most persistent theories in prohibitionist discourse: the gateway drug hypothesis, as shared by Marijuana Moment. In January 2021, the Japanese …

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Hundreds turn out across Delaware for first recreational marijuana sales

Dreary skies couldn’t dampen the spirits of hundreds of Delawareans who turned out Friday for the first day of recreational marijuana sales in the state – ending a prohibition that had lasted generations. Virgil Bradford Jr., a Georgetown resident who was among the first customers at Best Buds in his hometown, said having safe dispensaries open …

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How Cannabis is Influencing Modern Wellness Trends

Cannabis has undergone a significant transformation in the United States, evolving from a controversial substance to a cornerstone of modern wellness trends. This shift reflects a broader societal movement towards holistic health practices and natural remedies. As of 2023, cannabis consumption has reached historic highs, with approximately 42% of adults aged 19 to 30 reporting …

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Inside Morocco’s Cannabis Culture and Legal Industry Shift: From Kif to Clinics

Nestled in the misty hills of Morocco’s Rif Mountains, a centuries-old cannabis culture is undergoing a profound transformation. Long famed for its golden hashish, smoked across Europe and beyond, Morocco is now walking the tightrope between tradition and regulation, between kif and clinics. This North African kingdom, once the world’s top exporter of illicit hash, is trying to rebrand itself …

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Public consumption of marijuana in Mass. one step closer to reality

Cannabis regulators are hoping to hear from “as many people as possible” now that they have approved draft regulations that open the door to legal marijuana use at events and in social settings across the state. The Cannabis Control Commission voted late Tuesday afternoon to approve the regulations they spent multiple days combing through since they were first …

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A Priest, a Rabbi, an Imam, and a Pastor All Ate Magic Mushrooms Together to Find Out Who’s God Was the Real One, No Joke!

A unique clinical trial conducted by researchers at the New York University together with the Johns Hopkins University around a decade ago, involved administering psilocybin to clergymen in various religions. The participants included a Catholic priest, five rabbis, a Muslim leader, and a Protestant minister. The results were just published last month by Kathryn Post of Religion News Service, …

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Czech President Signs Bill To Decriminalize Recreational Cannabis For Personal Use

The President of the Czech Republic has signed a bill that decriminalizes recreational cannabis for personal use and home cultivation, but not its sale. President Petr Pavel signed several laws on July 17, including one that amends the Criminal Code to ease restrictions on recreational cannabis, allowing possession and home cultivation. Under the new regulations, adults over …

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