Can marijuana or cannabis help people with sleep problems? We look at the latest research to find out.  There have been quite a lot of excitement regarding cannabis as potential treatment for depression, dementia and even cancer pain management. However there has been surprisingly little research that looks into the effects of cannabis on insomnia.  An Australian research conducted in ...

Earlier in 2024, the DEA announced that it was planning to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This is a huge deal for the industry as it will not only ease up on federal prosecution on possession but also open the door to more financial opportunities for businesses. One of the biggest ...

While most states are still fighting to get cannabis legalized, California is struggling with its own legal ramifications: unregulated pesticide use in weed farms.  Medical and recreational cannabis has been legal in California since 1996. However state regulation standards have not been upheld as many cannabis products that are available in dispensaries have been discovered with alarming amounts of pesticide.  ...

Dog owners have been advised to keep an extra close watch during walks for discarded marijuana butts. Which if ingested by their furry friend could be fatal.  A statement put out by the British Columbia SPCA warned owners that there have been cases of pups getting seriously ill from marijuana butts left on side walks and dog parks.  Shelly Wood, ...

Netherlands Psilocybin mushrooms Did you know the Netherlands is a hotspot for psilocybin mushrooms? Here, these psychedelic fungi are legal and seen as a way to boost wellness and personal growth. This country is leading the way in using psilocybin for health and growth. Let’s dive into the history, culture, and laws of psilocybin mushrooms in the Netherlands. We’ll see ...

News has been going around that German Police are encouraging soccer fans attending Euro 2024 to smoke cannabis instead of drinking alcohol. Their supposed reasoning was because cannabis “promoted a more relaxed atmosphere” and that would help curb any potential violence.  That news turned out to be false and debunked by police in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.  Authorities claimed that they were ...