‘Ibogaine. Remember the Name’: Trump Admin. Puts $4.9 Million Behind Psychedelic PTSD Research for Veterans
The latest federal investment brings ibogaine—yes, the Schedule I substance—one step closer to U.S. clinical trials, months after Trump signed an executive order to accelerate psychedelic research and directed at least $50 million in existing federal funds toward the effort. The Donald Trump administration is putting more federal money behind a psychedelic substance that has […]
1.2 Million People in Great Britain Use Cannabis Daily, Study Estimates
An estimated 1.2 million adults in Great Britain use cannabis daily or almost daily, according to new research, with middle-aged consumers reporting much more frequent use than younger adults. The findings also reveal a strong association between frequent cannabis use and tobacco smoking, while highlighting methodological differences that may explain why the figure is substantially […]
Texas Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bills Filed: HB 369 and HB 362 Explained
A week after Democrats flipped the Texas House and won the lieutenant governor’s race, House Democrats filed bills to legalize adult-use cannabis, with licensed stores and home grow. The Senate is still Republican. The Votes Changed. The Senate Didn’t. Texas Democrats didn’t wait long. A week after an election that flipped the Texas House and […]
[Watch] Josh Kesselman on Rebuilding High Times: ‘This Is Not a Money-Making Op’
On the Senior Savvy Cannabis podcast, the RAW founder and High Times owner talks about rebuilding the magazine, bringing back the Cannabis Cup and why he wants every grower to stock up on seeds before Dec. 11. When word got out that Josh Kesselman had bought High Times, investors started calling. The RAW founder offered […]
From the Battlefield to Ayahuasca: 46 Veterans and First Responders Seek Healing at a Costa Rica Retreat
U.S. military veterans and first responders attended a weeklong retreat featuring ayahuasca ceremonies, psychological support, and group activities. Some participants reported improvements in their mental health as research into psychedelics’ potential to treat post-traumatic stress disorder continues to grow. However, clinical evidence remains limited, and the legal status of these treatments in Costa Rica is […]
Who You Gonna Call On a Bad Trip? Helpline Study Examines 25,000 Psychedelic Support Interactions
A new study analyzes 25,419 support interactions recorded by Fireside Project in the U.S. between 2021 and 2026, offering one of the largest datasets on psychedelic experiences outside clinical settings. The findings show who seeks support, which substances are most commonly reported, what difficulties people experience, and how callers evaluate the peer-support they receive. Research […]
The Midterms Were Very Good for Legal Weed. Here’s Everything That Changed.
Massachusetts voters refused to undo legal weed, Idaho voters kept their power to legalize it and Texas rejected both Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton. Here’s what changed on election night and what it could mean next year. For the first time, a state asked voters whether they wanted to take legal weed back. Massachusetts answered […]
Dan Herer Brings Jack Herer’s Legacy to New York
Dan Herer is bringing his father’s legendary name to New York through legacy genetics, independent growers, and a belief that the cannabis industry has forgotten some of the people who got it here. Jack Herer’s name is everywhere in cannabis. It’s on jars, dispensary menus, and countless strain lists. But somewhere between legalization and the […]
Could Nigeria’s New Student Drug Testing Policy Be a Double-Edged Sword?
The Nigerian government has implemented mandatory drug testing for secondary and higher education students. Although the policy promises prevention and treatment, advocacy groups warn of the risks of exclusion and stigmatization, as well as a lack of rehabilitation resources. Could a policy meant to address adolescent drug use end up keeping young people out of […]
How Much Light Can Cannabis Plants Take? Ed Rosenthal on PPFD and CO2
Grow guides say vegetative plants want 500 to 800 PPFD. Outdoors, plants vegetate in summer sun at more than twice that and thrive. Ed Rosenthal ran two casual experiments to see which side the plants agree with, and explains why CO2 is cheaper than watts. How much light can I give my indoor plants?Jerry G., […]


