The curious case of cannabis-scented tissues

The other day, I went to the grocery store to do something completely ordinary: pick up some household essentials. I wasn’t looking to expand my mind; I was looking for paper towels. But there it was, right on the shelf: a box of tissues proudly...

Cannabis helped end my debilitating illness – now I sell it as medicine

Dr Dave Howells with his wife Sam Ashton(Image: John Myers) As a student Sam Ashton occasionally smoked cannabis. She never thought about it as a medicine until she got Crohn's disease which eventually became so acute she needed major surgery to...

Tenant ordered to stop smoking marijuana after neighbor wins landmark odor case

A Washington DC tenant was ordered to stop smoking marijuana after his neighbor sued him and claimed the constant weed smoke was ruining her quality of life. Josefa Ippolito–Shepherd, 76, said her neighbor Thomas Cackett, 73, smoked marijuana...

Your Cannabis Habits May Be Written in Your DNA, Scientists Say

A massive genetic study led by UC San Diego and 23andMe has uncovered dozens of genes tied to cannabis use, revealing deep links between genetics, brain function, and health. Credit: Shutterstock Genetic links between cannabis use and various...

Minute-by-minute timeline of how weed impacts body after addict shares what happened when he stopped smoking

Around 2.3 million UK adults between the ages of 16 and 59 used cannabis last year. That's almost seven per cent of all adults, say the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The Class B drug, also known as marijuana, weed or pot, is illegal unless...

Florida mom arrested after twin babies found 'near death' in house smelling of marijuana

Smith is being held without bond on on count of child neglect and one count of aggravated child neglect at the Bay County Jail. (Image: Bay County Sheriff's Office) A Florida woman is facing criminal charges over child neglect after both her twins...

Man arrested after cannabis found at Deryneia crossing

More than seven grams of cannabis were found in hand-rolled cigarettes during a routine vehicle check at the Deryneia crossing point on Friday. “Seven handmade cigarettes and four aluminium packages containing cannabis with a total gross weight of...

The weed-fueled 90s rap song that became a huge hit after it was adopted by metal fans

Rap and metal had occasionally flirted with each other through the 80s, but it wasn’t until the early 90s when they finally got into bed together. Faith No More’s breakthrough single Epic and Anthrax’s Chuck D-assisted cover of Public Enemy’s...

Cannabis Extract Relieves Chronic Low Back Pain

A recent phase 3 study revealed encouraging results for a cannabis extract in treating chronic low back pain, offering new hope for patients seeking nonopioid relief. VER-01, a full-spectrum Cannabis sativa extract, provided sustained pain...

Potato, Interrupted: Genetic Engineering for Disease Resistance

Americans love their potatoes. We enjoy them baked and mashed, and as chips and fries, to the tune of 140 pounds per person per year. Potatoes anchor our holiday meals, our summer picnics, and our fast food indulgences. They are savory perfection....

Can’t Sleep? You’re Not Alone, but Experts Warn Against This Common “Fix”

New research from the University of Michigan reveals a surprising trend among young adults turning to cannabis and alcohol to fall asleep. While many believe these substances help them rest, scientists warn that they may actually disrupt sleep and...

DiCaprio’s Humboldt hit, $20K for Emmilee answers, fan-less rivalry game, wind cash, theater rescue, shutdown pain, and more (Humboldt Last Week podcast)

Where you get podcasts, and at humboldtlastweek.com Leonardo DiCaprio’s Humboldt-shot One Battle After Another wows critics but strains its huge budget, four years after her disappearance a $20K reward seeks answers in the Emmilee Rizzling case,...

Bruce Green: Faith and anxiety part 3

(Anxiety is a serious issue in our world today. In this five-part series, we’re exploring this problem as well as the difference faith in God can make.) In the previous two articles, we looked at the increase of anxiety in our world. Now it’s time...

Kevin Federline Claims Britney Spears Slapped Him for Ordering Weed to Their House: 'Something Broke That Day' By Rachel DeSantis

NEED TO KNOW Kevin Federline claims Britney Spears once slapped him following an argument over weed Spears has slammed Federline's forthcoming memoir, criticizing him for trying to "profit off my pain" His book, You Thought You Knew, is out Oct....

How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy CBD Gummies – 2023 Guide

Cannabidiol, CBD gummies are one of the edible forms of CBD. They are frequently used as painkillers and anxiety medicine. These gummies also come in different forms and can be purchased for specialized use. They are also not too harsh on our...

Marijuana Linked to Fewer Opioid Overdoses

How can cannabis legalization laws impact opioid use? This is what a recent study published in the American Journal of Health Economics hopes to address as a team of researchers from the University of Georgia and Indiana University investigated a...

Rwanda nears completion of first medical cannabis plant

Rwanda is poised to become a key player in the global medical cannabis market with the near completion of its first cannabis pharmaceutical processing facility. The country has partnered with Kgog Global to establish a High Value Therapeutic crop...

NYC Mayoral Candidates Reveal Whether They’ve Purchased Marijuana From Licensed Shops During Contentious Debate

New York City’s three major mayoral candidates got something of a curveball question during an otherwise contentious debate on Thursday, with each of the contenders asked whether they’ve “ever purchased anything in a cannabis shop.” Democratic...

Witham: The risks of Delaware’s marijuana legalization

By William L. Witham Jr. William L. Witham Jr. of Dover is a retired Kent County resident judge who served over 40 years in Delaware’s justice system. No doubt the legalization of recreational marijuana is a welcome boon to a substantial portion...

Legalizing Marijuana Helps Cancer Patients Reduce Opioid Use, Federally Funded Study Published By AMA Indicates

Legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational purposes is “significantly associated with reduced opioid use among patients diagnosed with cancer,” according to a new federally funded study published by the American Medical Association (AMA)....