Even just a few joints a week can make a difference ― measured in milligrams of THC. A new study by researcher Rachel L. Thorne and her team provides the first concrete thresholds for the weekly dose at which the risk of cannabis use disorder increases significantly. Thorne is a research associate in the psychology department at …
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Social gatherings can feel like a tightrope walk—you want to unwind and connect, but not at the expense of mental clarity or the risk of feeling anxious or overwhelmed. For many people, that’s where CBD-dominant cannabis strains come in. These cultivars offer potential relaxation without the pronounced intoxication of THC-heavy options, making them increasingly popular …
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On-site marijuana consumption has received the green light in the Bay State, allowing hospitality businesses to offer cannabis to consumers. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (MCCC) unanimously approved the decision in a 4-0 vote Dec. 11. Under the new rule, non-cannabis businesses such as yoga studios and movie theaters can obtain a cannabis license to host consumption areas. …
Smokable cannabis products sold legally across Texas could disappear by the end of the month under proposed state rules that would redefine how THC is measured and dramatically raise costs for hemp businesses. The Texas Department of State Health Services has drafted sweeping new regulations for the hemp industry, including child-resistant packaging, stronger warning labels, expanded testing, …
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A Florida state lawmaker this week introduced new legislation to legalize recreational marijuana. Democratic Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith filed the legislation, Senate Bill 1398, on Thursday, cannabis news outlet Marijuana Moment reported. If passed, the bill would allow adults aged 21 and older to possess, purchase and use marijuana and other cannabis products. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2026/01/10/florida-senator-introduces-new-bill-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana/
At the start of another new year, advocates and lawmakers are again eyeing recreational and medical marijuana legalization opportunities in states across the country. This time, however, the momentum for cannabis reform at the local level comes amid a pending federal rescheduling process. https://www.marijuanamoment.net/which-states-most-likely-to-legalize-marijuana-in-2026/
Experts say Donald Trump’s recent executive order on cannabis rescheduling is unlikely to make a meaningful difference for those most vulnerable to cannabis-related criminal charges, which the president has ramped up in various ways during his second term. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/12/trump-cannabis-executive-order-reschedule
Older adults with a history of cannabis use exhibit superior cognitive performance and slower age-related declines in executive function, according to data published in the journal Age and Ageing. Israeli researchers assessed cognitive performance in a cohort of more than 67,000 adults (mean age: 67 years old). Compared to non-users, participants with a history of cannabis use “performed …
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In recent years, the landscape of outdoor recreation in the United States has witnessed a transformative shift, fueled in part by the growing acceptance and legalization of cannabis. As more states move toward either medical or recreational cannabis use, integrating this plant into outdoor adventures has become a topic of both excitement and serious discussion. …
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Snoop Dogg, in addition to being America’s favorite stoner and unofficial mascot for the concept of being blazed, is no slouch in the kitchen. Tha Doggfather has a well-known friendship with culinary maven Martha Stewart and a handful of published cookbooks, and he’s just added his famous name to one more. https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/snoop-doggs-favorite-strain?utm_source=blast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=trf-nl-all-122425
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