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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have identified the intricate workings of the brain responsible for inducing the notorious “munchies” after marijuana use. The findings, published in the journal Scientific Reports, shed light on how...

With all of the very slow-moving marijuana legislation across the country, it’s easy to forget that the industry still has a huge potential yet to be fulfilled.A new report titled “Cannabis Beats Booze” by the firm TD Cowen reminds...

In a move that proves how connected the public’s view of Snoop Dogg and marijuana really is, Snoop Dogg went to X this month to announce that he was going to quit “smoke”. It was all done in a...

Activists in the city of Lubbock (population: 261,000) have submitted twice the total number of signatures required to compel city officials to vote on a measure depenalizing marijuana possession.  The initiative seeks to end arrests and citations for adults who...

I joined NORML because I believe in personal freedom and bodily autonomy, and because I want to help alleviate the lasting consequences of the War on Drugs. Regarding the issue of autonomy, I believe it is one’s own decision what...

In a surprising turn of economic fortunes, Colombia’s traditional status as a major oil exporter is under threat, with the cocaine industry rapidly gaining ground, according to a recent report from Bloomberg Economics. The shift is attributed to a...

­Former NFL running back Ricky Williams, a prominent advocate for the use of cannabis and psychedelics, has expressed his optimism about the league’s evolving stance on cannabis but hopes the NFL will take a further step by allowing teams...

In an attempt to self-medicate during and directly after pregnancy, more women are turning to marijuana, according to a study from Rutgers. Qiana L. Brown conducted a survey at Rutgers University and published its findings in the Drug and Alcohol...

There has been quite a bit of research done on the link between marijuana and a higher potential for psychosis, although most have focused on patients who have a genetic predisposition to a psychotic disorder and an earlier onset...

A panel of experts assembled by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has reaffirmed its decision to keep cannabis on the list of prohibited substances for athletes, even as it acknowledges the lack of performance-enhancing effects and potential benefits for...