National Cannabis News

Leafly  ‘Mind & Matter’ is a monthly column by Nick Jikomes, PhD, Leafly’s Director of Science and Innovation. How does cannabis, and THC in particular, impact brain development? This question is relevant to everyone, especially potential mothers. Here are the questions we’ll tackle in more detail: Will THC exposure during prenatal development (pregnancy) influence brain […]

The Fresh Toast  By Religious people are less likely to support legal marijuana than those describing themselves as atheists and agnostics, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted last year. The poll revealed that barely half (54%) of respondents who identify with any religious group think that cannabis should be legal for medical and recreational use. […]

The Fresh Toast  Tourists will soon be able to buy medical marijuana in Washington, DC. The measure is predicted to boost tourism and encourage people to travel to the capital city. The bill was signed by mayor Muriel Bowser, and will allow tourists to self-certify as medical patients for the duration of their stay. This […]

The Fresh Toast  Autumn is a time for cozying up to a fire, admiring the leaves as they change color, and also a time for switching it up in the kitchen. Light summer fare gives way to hearty and festive fall meals each year as the days shorten and grow colder. From hearty stews packed […]

The Fresh Toast  Do you have weed that’s gone a little dry? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’re going to teach you how to rehydrate weed and make it as good as new (or pretty close to it). We’ll cover methods and tips from how to keep weed moist to how […]

Leafly  Mandi Drake, 28, starts her workday the same way many of us do. She gets in her car, grabs an oat milk latte for the road, and plays an audiobook on her commute. But the audiobook Drake plays is usually cannabis-related, and the “office” she’ll be pulling up to is definitely cannabis-centric. She’s a […]

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The Fresh Toast  Currently, 36 states across the United States, including the District of Columbia, have medical marijuana programs. Considering so many states now permit the use of medical marijuana, it makes sense to wonder if you can use your medical marijuana card in another state. If you are a certified medical cannabis patient traveling within […]

Leafly  Politics Published on October 20, 2022 Getting legal weed in DC just got easier. But will it last? (jpgon/Adobe Stock) Want to participate in Washington, DC’s medical cannabis program, but not a resident of the District? No problem, for now, thanks to a new law that allows out-of-state patients to self-certify. This week, Mayor […]

The Fresh Toast  At long last, Germany is moving forward with legal marijuana. A blueprint of the reform was leaked through RND newspaper group and translated by Politico, stating that marijuana will be decriminalized, allowing for its purchase, possession, and cultivation. Any advertising promoting cannabis would be banned. Under Germany’s plan, adults will be able […]

The Fresh Toast  By Are cannabis users suitable candidates for heart transplants? While they are currently not considered to be, a new study indicates this could be wrong. Scientists from Indiana University School of Medicine analyzed more than 200 publications, reviews pre- and post-heart transplant considerations connected to marijuana use and released their findings in the journal Circulation: […]

The Fresh Toast  CBDV, or cannabidivarin, is one of the cannabinoids found in marijuana. In terms of structure and properties, cannabidivarin is most similar and close to CBD. CBDV is a propyl analog of CBD, although they are not identical. It was discovered in 1969 along with other cannabinoids, including the better-known THC and CBD. […]