Negative Experiences with Psychedelics Linked to Stressful Environments, Other Risk Factors
A recent study on negative outcomes from using psychedelics identified several potential risk factors for bad trips.
December 19, 2023
Congress Approves Defense Bill Funding Psychedelic Research
Congress has passed a defense spending bill that includes $10 million to fund research into psychedelics to treat active duty service members with traumatic brain injuries or PTSD.
December 18, 2023
Majority of Los Angeles Overdose Deaths Caused by Fentanyl
A recent report from Los Angeles County health officials shows that fentanyl caused nearly 60% of the region’s overdose deaths in 2022.
December 15, 2023
MAPS Seeks FDA Approval For MDMA-Assisted Therapy
MAPS Public Benefit Corporation announced this week that it has submitted a new drug application seeking the approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment of PTSD.
December 14, 2023
Arizona Weed Sales Exceed $1 Billion in 2023
Arizona cannabis retailers have already rung up more than $1 billion in weed sales this year, according to data from the state’s Department of Revenue.
December 13, 2023
Denver Cops Bust 23 Suspects Accused of Dispensary Burglaries
The Denver district attorney announced the arrest of 23 suspected gang members who are allegedly responsible for burglarizing more than 40 cannabis dispensaries in the Denver metropolitan area.
December 12, 2023
Detroit Psychedelic Church Files To Move Case To Federal Court
Soul Tribes International Ministries has filed a motion to have a case brought by the city to federal court, city protection from religious freedom legislation.
December 11, 2023
Ohio Congressman To File Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill
GOP Representative Dave Joyce of Ohio plans to introduce new legislation to legalize cannabis at the federal level.
December 8, 2023
New York Details Latest Efforts To Crack Down on Unlicensed Weed Businesses
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management announced this week that it inspected 71 businesses suspected of selling cannabis without a license during the month of November.
December 7, 2023
Hemp Cannabinoids Could Be Source of New Pesticides
A new study by researchers at Cornell University has found that cannabinoids could one day have applications as natural pesticides.
December 6, 2023