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On Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms: The Psychedelic Constituency and Its Challenges

Freedom Leaf

In February 2018, I heard about a group that wanted to decriminalize psychoactive mushrooms in Denver, but didn’t know much about it. Matthews’ team, the Decriminalize Denver campaign, went out into the Denver winter to collect the signatures necessary (4,726) to get the initiative on the ballot, which were approved in January.

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USA: Testing People for Marijuana Impairment Based on THC Levels is ‘Not Reliable,’ Federally Funded Study Finds

Cannabis Law Report

The amount of THC in a person’s system after consuming marijuana is not an accurate predictor of impairment, a federally funded study has determined. Read more at Marijuana Moment. Testing People For Marijuana Impairment Based On THC Levels Is ‘Not Reliable,’ Federally Funded Study Finds. April 5, 2021.

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Jamaica’s Ganja Shortage: ‘Cultural Embarrassment’ or Clickbait?

The Cannigma

Could Jamaica, a global mecca of marijuana, a capital of cannabis culture, be running out of weed? The actual argument made in the widely shared AP article, Jackson explained is that “the inexpensive, seedy, low quality ganja” that used to be sold for $1 (US) per gram is no longer readily available on the streets of Jamaica.”.

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An Overview of the Biggest Marijuana Players in South America

WeedAdvisor

There has been a lot of buzz lately about marijuana reform in South and Central America. Although Uruguay will always hold the title for being the first country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana, the Green Wave is hitting the continent in one large swoop. Argentina’s marijuana framework is a little bit murky.

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California Senators Just Approved Bill to Decriminalize Possession of Psychedelics

SpeedWeed

State senators on the Golden State’s public safety committee voted to advance a bill that would decriminalize the possession of many mind-expanding substances by 4 to 1 on Tuesday. . SB 519 would decriminalize both the possession and use of psilocybin, psilocyn, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, DMT, mescaline, and ibogaine.

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If Recreational Cannabis is Legal, Why Keep a Medical Card? One Answer: Employment

Veriheal

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. ” What Federal Law Says. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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Study Finds That Cancer Patients Consume Less Cannabis Than the Public

Veriheal

Rising Legalization, Reduced Stigmatization, and Perpetual Cancer Consumption. Over the last few years, the world has seen a significant increase in the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis across different continents. Pain Is a Leading Cause of Consumption.