How Amsterdam is Redefining the War on Drugs
As the debate around drug policy reform heats up globally, the city of Amsterdam finds itself at the center of this critical discussion. Led by Mayor Femke Halsema, Amsterdam has unveiled an unprecedented “health-focused manifesto” calling for the decriminalization and…
Startling Decline in Youth Cannabis Use following Legalization
Cannabis laws and social norms have shifted dramatically over the past two decades, sparking endless debate about the impacts on young people. However, the data often focus on overall prevalence rates, masking critical differences across demographic groups. Exciting new findings…
New Hope for Tuberculosis Treatment with Medical Cannabis
Tuberculosis (TB) has stalked humanity for millennia, its toll in suffering and lives lost almost unfathomable. Yet this ancient foe may have finally met its match in an unexpected form – the cannabis plant. New research reveals that chemical compounds…
How Weed Could Keep America’s Seniors Cruising Past Retirement
They’ve lived through flower power and now the Green Wave – meet the groovy grannies and rad grandpas riding the reefer rollercoaster past retirement! Research suggests seniors are embracing medical cannabis more than any other American group, toking up to…
Can Cannabis Help Autistic Children with Social Skills?
A recent first-of-its-kind study offers new hope for families struggling with severe autism symptoms in their children. The research team set out to explore whether CBD-rich medical cannabis could safely and effectively treat core deficits in social communication and interaction…