These Two States Received More Tax Money From Weed Than From Alcohol Or Cigarettes
With every new year, legal marijuana states prove that the plant is a good source of income. In the Fiscal Year 2022, the states of Washington and Colorado had more revenue from ca
Identical twins living in different states have opposite marijuana habits — here’s why
Through Jelena Martinovic The US is seeing an increase in marijuana use driven by recreational legalization, a recent study in Addiction magazine shows. Those living in states wher
Lung injuries related to contaminated vapes are less common in these states
Lung diseases and injuries related to vaping were a major concern in 2019 when EVALI first emerged. Although the incidence of the disease has declined, it has left a significant st
Study shows 20% increase in frequency of cannabis use in recreational states
A new study, published Aug. 24 in the journal Addiction, analyzed cannabis use data across the country, with a particular focus on adult identical twins. The study, titled “I
Mid-Year 2022 Cannabis Industry Updates: Northeastern United States
So far this month we’ve covered what’s happening in the U.S. cannabis industry in the western states, midwest, and southern states, as well as five states that are roll
Racism persists in states with criminal sanctions for possession of cannabis
Through Nina Zdinjak The truth is, racism exists. Some of us don’t want that to be true, some refuse to see it, some don’t care, and then there are racists who seem to
Spice, K2 Use Falls in Legal Weed States, Study Shows
Toxic exposure to dangerous drugs that mimic the structure and effects of THC has declined in states that have legalized cannabis, according to a new study — reinforcing the
These states have seen fewer cases of synthetic cannabis poisoning
Synthetic cannabis is a problem for everyone and affects those who are for and against cannabis legalization. While those opposed to legal cannabis worry about people’s healt
Study: Poisoning from dangerous synthetic cannabinoids is less common in legal cannabis states
Through Nina Zdinjak Illegal synthetic cannabis, known by many street names like Ak-47, K2, Spice, Scoobie Snacks, Mr. Nice Guy, and 24-Karat Dream, is less commonly used in states
Lo and behold, this US map shows the top stoner movies in all 50 states
Listen, I’ll be honest with you. Maps usually annoy me these days. Maps of heat waves, maps of alarming political trends, maps of monkeypox cases. Maps don’t bring much
States with legal marijuana are experiencing more, new study finds
While data on the effects of marijuana on driving were analyzed, the results were inconclusive. But now a new study claims to have found a link between legal marijuana and car acci
What drought could mean for legal weed states that are running out of water
In recent months, photos and reports of unprecedented and dramatically low water levels in the Southwest United States have made front pages of national news. Boats and even bodies
Oregon Bans Synthetic Cannabinoids, Will Other States Do The Same Soon?
Oregon state regulators will enact a ban on cannabinoids manufactured through laboratory processes; making the state the first to restrict sales of the alleged synthetic cannabinoi
“Light it up,” says NYC Mayor Adams, defying the state’s desire to crack down on illegal weed
On Friday (June 3), New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave millions of New Yorkers the green light to light up some weed and have a good time. And for now, he doesn’t care if yo
Is it legal to ship cannabis or edibles within the United States?
The legality of traveling and shipping cannabis or products made from it can be overwhelmingly confusing. There are many things to consider and these are important to know, especia
Federal arrests for marijuana have declined as more states legalize it
Of Johanna Skopl The US Department of Justice reported that federal marijuana arrests continue to decline as more states legalize cannabis. Cannabis breaks have declined an average
Can you guess which state’s marijuana sales just surpassed the $3 billion mark?
Of Fermin Organambide Adult marijuana sales in Massachusetts have officially surpassed $3 billion, according to the state’s Cannabis Control Commission. According to the agen
Can you name the states where weed is still totally illegal?
Since the beginning of 2021, arguably no industry has generated more excitement than cannabis. And it’s understandable why, as some estimates suggest that annual weed sales i
Which careers ban weed in legal states?
When a state legalizes marijuana, citizens who once hid their marijuana use can freely buy and participate in what was previously forbidden. While this is liberating for many peopl
Why are legal cannabis states seeing fewer DUIs and DWIs?
Throughout Prohibition, we have been committed to the idea that if we legalized cannabis, everyone would just start smoking like junkies on the hunt for their latest cure. When can