In Thailand, there is a long cultural tradition of using cannabis for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. Like many of its neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, however, Thailand has historically imposed harsh anti-drug…
Florida’s Largest Police Force Stops Detaining People Over Pot Smell
The tell-tale smell of cannabis smoke has long been law enforcement’s best excuse for questioning and detaining people over suspected cannabis possession. And police often use “marijuana odor” as a pretense for…
Ohio Lawmakers Advance Measure to Legalize Hemp Farming and CBD Oil
Lawmakers in Ohio’s House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to approve a bill that would legalize hemp agriculture and CBD products in the state. The measure, Senate Bill 57, was approved by…
Michigan Announces Cannabis Social Equity Program in 19 Communities
With $42 million having been announced in medical marijuana revenue during the first four months of sales in Michigan, the state’s policymakers face a distinct challenge. How do you make sure that…
Federal Agents Question Missouri Officials Over Medical Marijuana Program
A trio of top officials overseeing the fledgling medical cannabis program in Missouri have been subject to questioning by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Kansas City Star reported Wednesday that the…
Notorious Drug Kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Sentenced to Life in Prison
Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the notorious drug kingpin known as El Chapo, was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison for his convictions on federal drug, murder, and money laundering charges earlier this…
Columbus, Ohio May Significantly Reduce Penalties for Marijuana Possession
The city council in Columbus, Ohio is considering cannabis policy reforms that would significantly reduce the penalties imposed for possession of small amounts of marijuana. The council has scheduled a public hearing…
Study Finds Legal Cannabis Reduces Illicit Grows in National Forests
Conversations about the effects of legalizing cannabis frequently focus on a few key issues: economic opportunity, social justice, the potential for new medical treatments, and other health benefits. What’s less talked about,…
Coast Guard Busts Submarine Carrying Over $500 Million Worth of Cocaine, Weed
A video of a drug bust released Thursday by the United States Coast Guard looks like a scene out of a Hollywood action movie. The footage shows members of the Coast Guard…
Leading Cannabis Brand Bhang Corporation Goes Public
Florida-based cannabis company Bhang went public on Thursday, with shares in the company beginning trading on the Canadian Stock Exchange. Shares in the company are listed under the ticker symbol BHNG and…