National Cannabis News

Leafly  This article was written by Joana Scopel and was originally published on Benzinga. Illinois recently issued 185 total adult-use marijuana dispensary licenses to social equity applicants. “We look forward to getting these businesses up and running, creating jobs in the communities most harmed by the failed drug war, and cementing ownership in Illinois’ cannabis […]

The Fresh Toast  New Study Just Busted Myth That High Potency THC Is Bad UK study backs up efficacy of high potency THC on medical patients’ quality of life. The post New Study Just Busted Myth That High Potency THC Is Bad appeared first on The Fresh Toast. Read More

Leafly  Rescheduling vs descheduling cannabis: What’s the deal? How would it happen? On October 6, 2022, President Joe Biden called on Attorney General Merrick Garland and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to “initiate the process of reviewing how marijuana is scheduled under federal law.” That process could result in three potential outcomes: […]

The Fresh Toast  By A new survey discovered that more than half of dentists (52%) confirmed that their patients are showing up for checkups while high on cannabis or some other drug. Following these results, the American Dental Association (ADA) advised patients to abstain from marijuana prior to dental appointments. “When talking through health histories, more patients tell me they […]

The Fresh Toast  The 2022 midterm elections were historical and surprising for many on several fronts. In addition to the unexpected senate and house results, there were an unusual number of historic ballot measures passed on everything from abortion rights to cannabis legalization.  By now, you have likely read that Maryland and Missouri became the […]

The Fresh Toast  Even though cannabis packaging has improved a lot, the product still needs to be stored in a certain way for it to remain fresh. A lot of people still wonder whether they need to do anything to keep their marijuana fresh, and the answer is yes. Because while weed won’t go ‘bad’ […]

Leafly  National cannabis advocates are using election momentum to push for a legal adult-use market in Washington DC, which was approved by voters back in 2014. In 2014, voters in Washington DC overwhelmingly voted to legalize possession of up to two ounces of cannabis, as well as home-grow of up to six plants, and gifting […]

The Fresh Toast  By On Friday, a Berlin startup became the first medical cannabis company to list on the Frankfurt stock exchange. After a draft of the German government’s cannabis legalization measure was leaked, it seems the EU country is getting closer to setting up retail marijuana distribution, possession and home cultivation. Photo by SusanneSchulz/Getty Images With the ticker symbol “HIGH,” […]

The Fresh Toast  There are so many weed names it has become comical. And it isn’t just the names either; aside from strains like “Cheetah Piss” or “Crouching Tiger Hidden Alien,” the sheer volume of strains that have been cultivated since marijuana has become mainstream is so unreal you have no other choice but to […]

The Fresh Toast  Psychedelics Industry Full-Steam Ahead, While Cannabis Sputters — Here’s Why Investment and research in psychedelics gains ground. The post Psychedelics Industry Full-Steam Ahead, While Cannabis Sputters — Here’s Why appeared first on The Fresh Toast. Read More

The Fresh Toast  On November 10, 2022, a federal judge temporarily stopped the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from issuing conditional adult-use retail dispensary (CAURD) licenses in certain parts of New York. The reason: the CAURD application contained NY residency requirements that may violate the U.S. Constitution (specifically, a court-created doctrine called the “dormant commerce […]

Leafly  Health Published on November 11, 2022 (Ricardo/AdobeStock) A large dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, was shown to help people suffering from a type of severe depression in a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study builds on previous research on psilocybin and depression, becoming the […]