New study says weed doesn’t cause hangovers, calling into question drug testing of workers
A new study says there’s little evidence people experience hangovers or effects the day after consuming weed. The findings challenge employer policies on drug testing workers
From Grammes to Grammys: JAY-Z talks drug wars and legal weed at the Grammy Awards
JAY-Z took the stage to highlight the importance of cannabis legalization, legacy operators and the failure of the drug war at Sunday’s 2023 Grammy Awards ceremony. Here̵
Long-term study of twins finds no link between legalization and drug abuse
Once again, the Gateway theory – the belief that cannabis use leads to other drugs that became popular some 40 years ago – is shattered by new evidence, this time findi
Weed isn’t a gateway drug, says a new study
In a study published earlier this month, researchers are helping to dispel the notion of cannabis as a gateway drug – a substance that leads to the use of other harder drugs.
Dräger drug test – how accurate is the test?
Why are Canadian police using the Dräger drug test to detect cannabis use? The Dräger drug test is a device for testing oral fluid samples for drugs such as cocaine, amphetamines
Arrest of Albanian official accused of drug smuggling sparks uproar
The arrest of a senior Albanian government official suspected of using his status to smuggle drugs across the border continues to cause a stir. Erisa Fero, who serves as the countr
Will CBD show up on a drug test?
Since hemp was legalized in 2018, more Americans are turning to hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to improve their overall health and well-being. Recent statistics show that one in th
The Life and Drug Dealings of Vladimiro Montesinos: Peru’s Shadiest Drug Dealer
In December, Peru’s President Pedro Castillo tried to shut down Congress to prevent its members from impeaching him. His orders were not followed, and hours later he was arre
How LSD went from CIA mind control drug to counterculture emblem
Project MK ULTRA, a US government-led mind control program, sheds light on the origins of LSD’s powerful transformation. John Lennon of The Beatles summed up the history of L
What are the chances of cannabis replacing alcohol as the leading recreational drug of choice?
I know some people would scoff at the idea of ​​cannabis becoming the mainstream drug of choice. After all, alcohol is king! Well, that may be true today, but what about twenty
The Evolution of the Mexican Drug Cartel Post Marijuana Legalization
While there are many reasons for legalization, one of the core promises of drug legalization is to negatively impact the bottom line of drug cartels. Now that we have seen some for
Fentanyl overdose reversal drug stronger than Narcan has been released
A new overdose-reversal drug is arming first responders with a more effective antidote to fentanyl overdoses. Zimhi — an FDA-approved high-dose naloxone injection — was
What is DiPT? – A psychedelic drug that will trip up your hearing
Psilocybin in magic mushrooms, LSD, ayahuasca, and DMT are all core psychedelic substances known to induce hallucinogenic experiences. Everyone sees something different on these ha
Mother and son survive thanks to experimental new drug containing “Death Cap” mushrooms
According to the UMass Memorial Medical Center, 27-year-old Kai Chen and his 63-year-old mother Kam Look were poisoned by eating mushrooms known as “death caps,” which
Nevada Judge Rules To Remove Marijuana From Schedule 1 Drug Designation
By Jelena Martinovic The months-long litigation over marijuana’s Scheduled 1 drug designation in Nevada is finally over. Weeks after a Clark County District Court judge weig
Biden’s drug control director says that shouldn’t eclipse the promise of medical marijuana
The director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy wants to make it clear that teenage marijuana use shouldn’t deter politicians and researchers from exploring the dr
California’s Drug War 2.0 – A Closer Look at the State’s Campaign Against Marijuana Cultivation (CAMP)
A Closer Look at California’s “Drug War 2.0” California has long been at the forefront of cannabis. However, that all changed when they “legalized” re
Drug for this disease associated with lower risk of dementia
A new study published this week revealed some new uses for a tried-and-true drug. The research found that a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes could help prevent dementia in people
Which jobs do the most drug testing for weed?
According to a recent federal labor study, states have been phasing out marijuana bans, which has led to a significant drop in workplace drug testing rates over the past 25 years.
California’s Newsom signs a bill to offer alternative pleading for those facing drug charges
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has earned praise from drug reform advocates after signing legislation last month that creates an alternative plea bargaining option for people facing