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Leafly Canada Published on October 17, 2022 (aga7ta/Adobe Stock) In line with modern prohibition and restrictive drug legislation, the Great White North’s original drug laws were rooted in bigotry and disproportionately affected Indigenous, Black, Asian, Latinx and vulnerable communities. Canada’s first foray into prohibition was largely driven by the anti-Chinese racism that had become rampant […]
The Fresh Toast By Arkansas’ former Gov. Mike Huckabee, a former Baptist preacher, laid out the negative aspects of cannabis via a series of videos posted on the Family Council Action Committee website. Huckabee said that legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state will help drug cartels and make money off “gullible people.” “Unfortunately, you aren’t the one who is going to be […]
The Fresh Toast Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee’s Bizarre & Factually Incorrect Video Blasting Legal Weed “If you are one of those people that can sell the drug, maybe you’ll make a buck off of the gullible people who will somehow convince themselves this is absolutely harmless,” said Huckabee. By Joana Scopel Arkansas’ former Gov. Mike […]
The Fresh Toast THC-O acetate (THC-O, ATHC) is becoming a popular option among cannabis consumers. According to Google trends, interest in this compound peaked around mid-2021. Consumers are turning to THC-O for two likely reasons. The first is that delta-8 THC acetate is hemp-derived and therefore legal and accessible in states where marijuana is illegal. The […]
The Fresh Toast Due to the ongoing U.S. federal prohibition of cannabis, states must implement their own regulations and various excise and sales taxes. Excise taxes in many Western U.S. states tend to hover 15% while others such as Washington charge 37%. Additional charges may come in the form of additional municipal taxes, per ounce […]
The Fresh Toast There’s a technical term for orgasm allergies. Postorgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) is an affliction that affects mostly men, with less than 1,000 reported cases in the country. The symptoms of the condition are similar to allergies that occur from other sources, with men experiencing a runny nose, itchy eyes, and even memory […]
The Fresh Toast A senator in Puerto Rico has filed for a bill that would erase charges for low-level marijuana possession. The decision was influenced by President Biden’s marijuana pardon, which was issued last week, and asked fellow governors and lawmakers to take on this mindset when dealing with their residents. The bill was proposed […]
The Fresh Toast A recent study suggested that marijuana may speed up your metabolism, which could lead to weight loss in the long run. Does that mean that weed helps you lose weight? Or is this just another baseless claim? In this article, we’ll take a look at the research on marijuana and metabolism to […]
The Fresh Toast With all the widespread and sometimes conflicting medical news on the use of cannabis for pets, having a trustworthy source of information is important. Thankfully, we now have one. A website that doubles as an educational portal was launched by the Veterinary Cannabis Society (VCS) for veterinarians, as well as pet owners and cannabis businesses. This […]
Leafly Canada Published on October 14, 2022 In Canada, psychedelics encompass a range of restricted plants, fungi, and chemicals that are federally regulated as controlled substances by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act(CDSA). Under the CDSA, each psychedelic is organized into schedules based on perceived harm, on a scale of one to nine, with Schedule […]
Leafly Brownies and baked goods are no longer the only popular vehicle for THC lovers who like to snack. Thanks to innovations made possible by legalization, edibles cannabis products now come in many forms. These days, it’s not hard to find goodies that will get you baked. The only challenge is making sure that you […]
The Fresh Toast By Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana withdrew its lawsuit against Secretary of State Bob Evnen on Thursday. The lawsuit argued the state’s requirement that 5% of registered voters in 38 counties need to sign a petition to place the initiative on the ballot is unconstitutional. The dismissal, filed by the ACLU of Nebraska on […]
