Cannabis Politics

Cannabis Politics

From Reefer Madness to the commercialization of weed.

woman pinching fat on waist
Blocking the CB1 receptor may be useful in medical conditions like metabolic syndrome, but strong inhibitors can have severe side effects.
Fearful conclusions about cannabis needs to be put in context, not aggrandized.
Project CBD interviews Kelly Dunn and Josh Sarvis about sustainable and regenerative growing practices.
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There's huge interest in the use of CBD and cannabis therapeutics for animals. Veterinary guidance and research is lacking but vets in California are doing something about it.
pills and dollars
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic recently highlighted a case of price gouging on vitamin K1.
Marijuana leaf and handcuffs
Researchers highlight how criminalizing the use of any drug worsens the lives of both casual users and addicts.
Judge Bench
Former municipal court judge Doug Bench discusses his transformation from ardent prohibitionist to medical cannabis advocate.
Dead bee on tree leaf
Pesticide toxicity is important concern, but the CDPR has consistently failed to provide sensible limits for cannabis
New beer brews with cannabis terpenes—and hops oil extracts fortified with THC.
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Part 1 of our 3-part series: Eco-Crisis: Will Legalization Save California's Forests?

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