Beneath each full moon on the outskirts of a village in central Mexico, a group of women in nun habits circle a roaring fire, cleanse themselves with burned sage, and give thanks for the moon, animals and plants. Then they inhale deeply from a joint and blow clouds of marijuana into the flames. Despite their clothing, the …
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On a recent weekend, fans of Mike Tyson, one of the greatest boxers ever, lined up by the hundreds at dispensaries in New York for a chance to meet him and to support his latest business move: selling weed in his home state. With the recent release of his Tyson 2.0 line, Mr. Tyson, 57, …
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Walk into just about any craft brewery in America, and it will happily provide a tour of the brewing and production process. Although most cannabis growers are just as affable, getting a look behind the scenes isn’t as easy. State laws and secretive growing habits add a few hurdles to offering cannabis cultivation tours in …
The Department of Health and Human Services concluded that marijuana is less harmful than other dangerous drugs and that there is some evidence of its medical benefits in recommending loosening federal restrictions on the drug. The agency on Friday released a 252-page review outlining the reasoning that the Food and Drug Administration used to come to this …
A coalition of 12 Democratic state attorneys general is urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to move forward with federal marijuana rescheduling, calling the policy change a “public safety imperative.” In a letter led by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) that was sent to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram on Friday, the top state law …
When it comes to exploring cannabis tourism, Washington DC has emerged as a vibrant destination for enthusiasts seeking a unique and exciting experience. The nation’s capital offers not only a rich historical and cultural backdrop but also a burgeoning hemp scene that has captured the attention of many. http://www.local8now.com/cannabis-tourism-in-washington-dc/
A groundbreaking cannabis extract, PHEC-66, has demonstrated significant potential for eradicating the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma. Developed by Australia’s MGC Pharmaceuticals, early-stage trials in October 2023 revealed that PHEC-66 effectively halted the growth of isolated melanoma cells in laboratory settings. http://www.ndtv.com/science/deadly-skin-cancer-cells-meet-their-end-through-cannabis-extract-5056582
A study of 85 regular cannabis users and 51 nonusers asked participants to complete a test that measures empathy. Researchers also used brain imaging to study some of the subjects, analyzing a region of the brain that plays a central role in mediating the empathic response. Cannabis users scored higher on a part of …
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Researchers have been investigating cannabis as a possible treatment for Covid-19 since the pandemic began in 2020. They directed much of their attention towards cannabis’ ability to dampen the immune system and quell cytokine storms, a dangerous and potentially deadly immune response that occurs in severe Covid-19 cases and leads to respiratory distress and organ failure. Since then, …
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We know that retreats exist for all kinds of things, including magic mushroom and ayahuasca ceremonies. But what about cannabis? Do cannabis retreats exist, and are they cost effective? Do cannabis retreats exist? http://cannadelics.com/2023/12/18/do-cannabis-retreats-exist/
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