Bruce Barcott

Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott oversees news, investigations, and feature projects. He is a Guggenheim Fellow and author of Weed the People: The Future of Legal Marijuana in America.

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New DEA Rule Says CBD Oil Is Really, Truly, No-Joke Illegal

Bruce Barcott – December 14, 2016

The agency released a notice this morning clarifying the rules around CBD oil. It's still a federally illegal Schedule I substance, even if it comes from hemp. But is the new rule legal? Read more

Here’s what a gram of cannabis costs in cities around the world

Bruce Barcott – January 30, 2018

There are bargains to be found in Montevideo. Value shoppers, stay away from Tokyo. Read more

Cannabis withdrawal syndrome: How to ease the symptoms

Bruce Barcott – August 8, 2017

If you're on a tolerance break, you may experience insomnia and other issues. Here's how to combat them. Read more

In Rebuke to Sessions, Senate Committee OKs Medical Marijuana Protections

Bruce Barcott – July 27, 2017

The Attorney General asked Congress to reject the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment. Senators said: Nope. Read more

Cannabis Science 101: The Complex Chemistry of the Bong

Bruce Barcott – February 11, 2016

What is the science behind the water pipe? Are those bubbles actually making your toke any healthier? It’s complicated. Read more

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Is it time to regulate alcohol like marijuana?

Bruce Barcott – November 29, 2021

Before squeezing cannabis potency, let's lower alcohol content to marijuana levels. Read more

How to take a Thanksgiving weed walk with your cousins

Bruce Barcott – November 23, 2021

It's America's secret holiday tradition, and a great way to enhance your appetite. Here's how to do it well. Read more

Meet Congress’ new Republican cannabis caucus

Bruce Barcott – November 21, 2021

Florida Rep. Nancy Mace now leads the GOP's legalization squad, which includes some rising young Republicans. Read more

Texas judge allows legal sale of delta-8 products—for now

Bruce Barcott – November 8, 2021

Delta-8 products are legal in Texas as of today. But that may only be temporary. Read more

Budtending by the numbers: Here’s where the jobs are

Bruce Barcott – October 12, 2021

Get yourself a gig with happy customers and cool coworkers in America's fastest-growing industry. Read more

Los Angeles County dismisses 60,000 more cannabis convictions

Bruce Barcott – September 27, 2021

Today's move comes more than a year after LA County dismissed 66,000 prior cannabis convictions. Read more

Delta-8 THC poisonings? The CDC’s warning isn’t what you think

Bruce Barcott – September 22, 2021

Calm down. You're not poisoned. You're high. This is what happens when people can't buy safe, regulated products. Read more

Update: Cannabis bribe mayor sentenced to 6 years in prison

Bruce Barcott – September 20, 2021

The former mayor of Fall River, Mass., convicted of taking bribes for cannabis licenses, had a wild day in court. Read more

How should we react when a prohibitionist wins a marijuana license?

Bruce Barcott – August 17, 2021

Tom Price won a lucrative medical marijuana license in Georgia. Is that wonderful or horrible? It feels like both. Read more

Here’s where New York’s next governor stands on marijuana legalization

Bruce Barcott – August 10, 2021

Kathy Hochul will take over after Andrew Cuomo resigns—and that's good news for the coming adult-use market. Read more

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