New DEA Rule Says CBD Oil Is Really, Truly, No-Joke Illegal
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?
Here’s What a Gram of Cannabis Costs in Cities Around the World
There are bargains to be found in Montevideo. Value shoppers, stay away from Tokyo.
Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome: How to Ease the Symptoms
If you're on a tolerance break, you may experience insomnia and other issues. Here's how to combat them.
In Rebuke to Sessions, Senate Committee OKs Medical Marijuana Protections
The Attorney General asked Congress to reject the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment. Senators said: Nope.
Cannabis Science 101: The Complex Chemistry of the Bong
What is the science behind the water pipe? Are those bubbles actually making your toke any healthier? It’s complicated.
Pro Tip: Stop Mailing Cannabis to China
Beijing calls legalization a 'threat to China,' says visiting Chinese students are using express mail to send souvenirs home.
2,500-Year-Old Bong Suggests Ancient Chinese Got High at Funerals
Cannabis was burned in a wooden brazier to comfort the bereaved at an ancient burial site in China's Eastern Pamir region.
JAMA: Most Doctors Know Nothing About Cannabis
His med school refused to acknowledge the legality of medical marijuana. So a young doctor must learn from his patients.
Racial Arrest Disparities Got Worse After Legalization, Study Finds
Overall arrests plummeted. But black people in Washington are now five times more likely to face arrest than white people, mostly for illegal sales.
Biden Pledges Tepid Support for Cannabis Half-Measure
The career-long drug warrior dips his toe into decriminalization while the rest of America dives into full legalization. Catch up, Joe.
Hey, Officer! Stop Arresting Grandma for Her CBD Oil
Yes, CBD laws are confusing. No, police aren't bound by law to arrest grandma at Disney World. It's time we demanded some common sense from the cops.
Mexican President Reveals Plan to Decriminalize All Drugs
In a dramatic policy shift, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador admits that 'prohibition is unsustainable.' He thinks ending it will better protect public health.
THC-Blood Levels Can’t Be Determined Postmortem, Research Finds
New research questions the accuracy of THC levels of individuals involved in fatal car accidents.
Gross! Researchers Find Illicit Spanish Cannabis Is, Literally, Shit
If you're smoking street hash in Madrid, you're probably inhaling E. coli and other nasty stuff.
CVS Ignores DEA, Says It’s Already Selling CBD Products
The nation's largest drugstore chain is selling CBD products in 8 states. Meanwhile, independent CBD stores are being raided by police in Texas.