Ho-Chunk Nation Decriminalizes Cannabis
A federally recognized tribe concentrated largely in the Great Lakes region announced last week that it will decriminalize cannabis. “The Ho-Chunk Nation recognizes that marijuana and its derivatives are natural growth plants with medicinal and industrial applications,” the tribe said in a statement, as quoted by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “Indigenous people have used marijuana…
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Medical Cannabis Program on the Decline in New Jersey
Medical cannabis is at odds with adult-use cannabis industries in most states where recreational cannabis is legal. This is also the case for New Jersey, where its medical cannabis program patient numbers have decreased significantly. According to a recent report published by the New Jersey Monitor, patients believe that the medical program isn’t being maintained.…
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Orangutan Observed Using Medicinal Herb To Heal Wound
Biologists from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Konstanz, Germany and Universitas Nasional, Indonesia observed a large male orangutan self-medicating—using a paste of chewed up plants topically to heal a large wound on his cheek. It’s essentially a wild animal that appears to intentionally make his own medicinal salve. A peer-reviewed study was published…
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Minnesota Senate Approves Bill To Accelerate Licensing of Weed Businesses
The Minnesota state Senate last week approved a bill to accelerate the licensing of cannabis businesses, narrowly approving the measure by a vote of 34-32. If passed by the legislature and signed into law, the legislation would set the stage for cultivators to begin growing regulated weed by the end of the year. Minnesota lawmakers…
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Some NY Lawmakers Say Illicit Pot Shops Must Close Before Adding Licensed Shops
After officially legalizing cannabis for adult use in New York, the journey that followed has been fairly tumultuous as multiple roadblocks have delayed shop licensure and hindered the legal industry’s full potential. A number of lawsuits and a change in gubernatorial leadership delayed dispensary licensure and openings, in turn allowing the illicit market to flourish…
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Study: ADHD Patient MMJ Use Leads to Improvements in Anxiety, Sleep, Quality of Life
When it comes to medical benefits, cannabis is often associated with its anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and sedative properties. But given the versatile nature of the plant, researchers are looking beyond some of the more common qualifying medical conditions to uncover the full medicinal potential of cannabis. Though it’s largely under-researched, it’s possible that cannabis could work…
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Study Finds Medical Cannabis Provides Lasting Benefits for Osteoarthritis Patients
Patients with osteoarthritis reported a reduction in pain associated with the disease when using medical cannabis, according to the results of a recently published study by British researchers. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease of the joints characterized by the wearing down of cartilage at the ends of bones. The condition is the most common…
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Alaska House Approves Bill To Establish Task Force To Investigate Psychedelic Therapy
On May 2, the Alaska House of Representatives recently approved House Bill 228 in a 36-4 vote, which would establish a task force to regulate various psychedelic-assisted therapies. The official name of the group will be Alaska Task Force for the Regulation of Psychedelic Medicines Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Passing…
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Psychedelic Pioneer Peggy Mellon Hitchcock Dies at 90
Margaret “Peggy” Mellon Hitchcock, an ultra-wealthy heiress who grew up in the Andrew Mellon estate and its fortunes, funded LSD-fueled adventures for Dr. Timothy Leary and Dr. Richard “Ram Dass” Alpert, passed away on April 9 and an elaborate obituary was written by Penelope Green for the New York Times on May 3. “Pretty Peggy…
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Enemies of Weed Legalization Are Already Raising Money To Challenge Federal Rescheduling Effort
Last week, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) shared that marijuana would be rescheduled from a Schedule I, meaning that the plant was classified as a substance with no accepted medical value, such as heroin, to a Schedule III, controlled substances that allow for some medical use, such as ketamine. While cannabis advocates, stoners, and anyone…
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