Month: September 2022 (Page 11)

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A congressman sponsoring a bipartisan marijuana research bill displayed a package of THC-infused gummies from a California dispensary on Wednesday, underscoring the unique challenges that scientists interested in studying cannabis face under federal prohibition. While Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) was easily able to obtain the marijuana product from a state-legalContinue Reading

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With marijuana becoming legal in more and more states, the question has to be asked: Can we smoke cannabis at work? Smoke breaks are part of the regular pattern of Solonje Burnett’s workday, though where workers at an Amazon warehouse or a downtown office tower might look forward to state-mandated ten-minute pausesContinue Reading

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Missouri lawmakers held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss possible solutions to the military veterans’ mental health and suicide crisis, with several people testifying about the possible therapeutic potential of psychedelics for the at-risk population. The House Interim Committee on Veterans Mental Health and Suicide, chaired by Rep. Dave GriffithContinue Reading

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Dr. Oz again took aim at his U.S. Senate opponent over his support for marijuana legalization—but, after being pressed on his past comments on the issue, he conceded that, yes, he’s personally in favor of medical cannabis, saying that it’s a “safer solution” compared to certain prescription drugs like opioids.Continue Reading

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A top federal health official says marijuana research is “fraught with hurdles”—including its continued prohibition under federal law—that need to be addressed in order to unlock studies on areas such as how cannabinoids can serve as “safer tools” than opioids in managing pain. National Center for Complementary and Integrative HealthContinue Reading

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Not long after its launch in 1844, Pabst Brewing Company started winning awards in world and US competitions. To commemorate their victories, a blue ribbon was added to the bottlenecks of the American lager. In 1899 the brand was officially dubbed “Pabst Blue Ribbon” after selling 100 million barrels. OverContinue Reading

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Missouri activists announced on Thursday that they have launched a campaign to oppose a marijuana legalization initiative that will be on the November ballot, calling on the governor to give lawmakers a chance to enact reform during an upcoming special session. The “No On Amendment 3—Missouri Deserves Better” campaign isContinue Reading