Finally, the NFL Offers to Take a Serious Look at Weed Research
The league is softening its stance on the potential medical benefits of marijuana. Research shows why that might be a good thing.
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Closing Pot Dispensaries Increases Neighborhood Crime
Medical marijuana outlets increase street traffic, which deters potential criminals.
Could THC Help an Aging Brain?
The main psychoactive component of marijuana protects aging mice against cognitive declines. Could it someday do the same for humans?
Six Studies That Refute the NFL Commissioner’s Claim That Pot Has No Health Benefits
Research has documented a wide range of positive effects from marijuana use.
Why Legalizing Weed Doesn’t Help Minorities—and How It Can
Current legislation on cannabis treats it as an exceptional, and therefore acceptable, drug. There’s reason to worry this…
How Innovative New Dehumidifiers Would Make the Marijuana Business Greener
Energy efficient dehumidifiers could cut energy use in grow houses by up to 60 percent.
The Ganja Gender Gap
Marijuana usage is up sharply among low-income males since the 2007 crash. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Marc Piscotty/Getty…
Election Day Marks a Major Turning Point for Marijuana Legalization
Today’s vote is a huge victory for advocates who have spent decades fighting for legalization. By Jared Keller…
California’s New Weed Economy
With the prospect of legal cannabis, Humboldt County braces itself for new competition. By Zach St. George Rio…
Trekking Humboldt’s Weed Farms With the Guy Who’s Trying to Keep Them Sustainable
With weed moving toward legal status, the state and county government are trying to discourage the more irresponsible…