In the wake of Mexico’s historic Supreme Court decision on July 28th that proclaimed cannabis prohibition unconstitutional, the country’s Catholic church warns that legalization will turn people into weed addicts and slaves. In a country where 81% of people identify as catholic, how much influence is the church’s warning likely to have? http://merryjane.com/news/mexicos-catholic-church-warns-legalization-will-turn-people-into-weed-addicts-and-slaves
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Where to Buy Weed Online – Top Brands for Recreational Cannabis Shopping
Can you buy weed online legally? Yes, you can, but it depends on the law in your state. Marijuana is still illegal federally and can’t be shipped across state lines. What about cannabinoids like delta 8 THC? These are legal federally and, in most states, and can be shipped to you so long as it’s …
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Biden Suggests Anti-Marijuana Rules For Athletes Could Change Following Sha’Carri Richardson Suspension
President Joe Biden suggested on Saturday that rules banning Olympic athletes from competition for marijuana could potentially change when asked about the suspension of U.S. runner Sha’Carri Richardson from at least some events at the upcoming games in Tokyo after she tested positive for cannabis.
Is Marijuana a Performance-Enhancing Drug?
Sha’Carri Richardson will miss her main event at the Tokyo Olympics for smoking weed. But it’s not even clear that marijuana is a peformance enhancing drug. http://slate.com/culture/2021/07/shacarri-richardson-marijuana-ban-tokyo-olympics-why.html
Cannabis use is on the rise among women. Here’s how their habits differ from men’s
Women are among the fastest-growing groups of new cannabis users according to a recent study which found that women cannabis users make up 59% of new users and tend to be younger and heavier consumers than men. You go girls!
NFL Funds Marijuana Research As Federal Prohibition ‘Adversely’ Impacts Studies Into Opioid Alternative For Players
A commission formed between the NFL and the league’s players’ union plans to award up to $1 million in grants for researchers to investigate the therapeutic potential of marijuana, CBD, and other alternatives to opioids for treating pain. What the NFL says and does about cannabis matters. This shows that corporate America is getting on …
Republicans are watching their states back weed — and they’re not sold
The popularity of marijuana is booming in red states but not with the conservatives that represent them on Capitol Hill, perhaps, suggesting that it is going to be very difficult to muster up the 60 votes needed to get federal legislation passed – especially since there are going to be some democratic defectors. http://www.politico.com/news/2021/06/27/republicans-weed-496390
Drinking THC: What To Know Before You Try
New cannabis-based beverages are hitting the market on a regular basis and dispensaries are seeing a rise in the number of people asking for them. Experts expect the market for liquid-based cannabis products to skyrocket. But THC-based drinks can be tricky. And, as will all THC products, consumers will have to be careful about these …
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VA Continues To Oppose Marijuana Research Bill For Military Veterans Under Biden
More veterans are using medical marijuana than ever, but the feds are still trying to block researchers from studying the safety or efficacy of this medicine. The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is encouraging Congress to reject a new bill that would require the feds to conduct research on using medical cannabis to treat veterans. Why is …
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How coronavirus is boosting booze, weed, and other vice industries
The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread suffering, loss of jobs and hundreds of thousands of deaths. But certain industries thrived. Among them cannabis which saw explosive growth in 2020.
