Home Cultivation Of Marijuana Would Be Legalized In New Jersey Under Lawmakers’ Proposals
New Jersey lawmakers have filed two new bills that would legalize home cultivation of marijuana in the so-called “Garden State.” One of the measures would allow only medical cannabis patients to cultivate the plant, while the other would cover recreational consumers as well. Both pieces of legislation are led by Sens. Troy Singleton (D) and […]
What 900 Veterans Taught Me About Cannabis, Pain, and the Cost of Staying Alive
The moment that changed me happened in our office in Central Florida. I remember one Veteran who stayed behind after his evaluation, sitting on the couch in the lobby. He talked about the years he’d spent trying to manage pain and PTSD with whatever prescriptions were handed his way. What surprised him that day wasn’t […]
Montana Retailers Have Sold More Than $1 Billion Worth Of Recreational Marijuana Since Legalization Took Effect
Over the four year period, the state has collected $217 million in cannabis tax revenue. By Jacob Olness, Montana Free Press In the four years since Montana began allowing the legal sale of adult-use marijuana on January 1, 2022, the state’s retailers have sold more than $1 billion in product as adult-use sales rise more […]
How The NY Post Found a Boring Cannabis Study and Turned It Into a Scare Story
Once again, it’s debunking time. The New York Post headline — “Bombshell cannabis study reveals hidden risks of medical pot” — is a textbook example of how cannabis continues to be treated differently from almost every other therapeutic substance in mainstream media. The problem is not the study itself, but what this media outlet does […]
Missouri Lawmakers Weigh Bills To Match New Federal Hemp Restrictions In State Law
“Now it’s time for us to ensure the safety of our kids, regardless of what Congress did or will be doing in the future.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri lawmakers debated two bills this week that would align the state with the federal limits on intoxicating hemp products set to go into effect in November. Both […]
Music for Mushrooms Isn’t What You Think It Is
East Forest wants your attention for two hours. In 2025, that’s borderline illegal. A late bloomer with a recorder Forgetting, Remembering, Forgetting Again I called East Forest from Buenos Aires. He answered from Boise, Idaho, inside what he casually referred to as “my studio.” Same planet, same year. Culturally, though, the gap closed fast. Two […]
New Virginia Bill Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales And Increase Possession Limit
A Virginia lawmaker has filed a bill that would legalize and regulate recreational marijuana sales while also increasing the amount of cannabis that adults can possess under the state’s current noncommercial legalization law. The new legislation from Del. Paul Krizek (D) is largely in line with recommendations released last month by the legislature’s Joint Commission […]
Costa Rica’s Election Draws Near: What Are the Candidates’ Positions on Weed?
Presidential elections in Costa Rica are scheduled for February 1, 2026, and we’re looking at quite a broad landscape. Amid fragmentation and indecision, Costa Ricans will have to choose from a vast array of candidates. Some of them have publicly stated their positions on cannabis legalization. Since 2022, Law 10.113 has been in effect, regulating […]
Teen Dies After Seeking AI Drug Advice: The Risks of Turning to a Chatbot for Comfort
A teenager in California died from an overdose after spending months asking ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, about drug use and so-called “safe” dosages. He had friends. He studied psychology. He liked video games. According to his mother, the clearest signs of anxiety and depression didn’t show up in his social life, but they appeared […]