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Fed Study Shows Teen Use Declines, but Is the Data Any Good?
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 21, 2019Read moreThe annual SAMHSA survey finds adult cannabis consumption up, teen use down. But the study’s methodology raises questions about the data.
How cannabis and Hempfest are driving the politics of pleasure
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 16, 2019Read moreWe advocate for legalization for many reasons, but rarely argue in favor of pleasure. What’s wrong with fun?
Arizona Groups File 2020 Cannabis Legalization Initiative
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 9, 2019Read moreThe ‘Smart and Safe Arizona Act’ would legalize for adults 21+, allow home growing, and expunge past cannabis convictions.
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Study Finds Cannabis Dispensaries Reduce Opioid Deaths by 21%
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 8, 2019Read moreIt’s not just legalization, say researchers—it’s access to legal cannabis dispensaries that helps the most.
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Kentucky Gov. Floats a Bunch of Batshit Crazy Cannabis Theories
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 1, 2019Read moreWelcome to Gov. Matt Bevin’s cannabis fantasyland. He’s saying this nutty stuff today, but in five years he’ll be singing a different tune.
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Study Finds Youth Cannabis Use Not Linked to Adult Brain Structure
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 31, 2019Read moreAn Arizona State University examined 200 brain scans from adults who used cannabis in their youth. They found ‘no lasting effects.’
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‘Wild West’ Days in Oklahoma Get a Little Too Wild
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 26, 2019Read moreOne dispensary owner busted for meth, another sued for copyright infringement, in the same week. Slow your roll, OK.
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FDA puts America on notice: Stop touting CBD claims
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 24, 2019Read moreThe FDA’s warning letter to Curaleaf wasn’t about the CBD products. It was about the CBD health claims.
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Courting Crapo: Today’s Senate Banking Hearing Was All for One Man
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 23, 2019Read moreThe SAFE Banking Act won’t pass until Senate banking chair Mike Crapo allows it. So today’s hearing was aimed at swaying his vote.
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Kirsten Gillibrand Explains Cannabis Privilege and We’re Here for It
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 19, 2019Read moreThe Democratic presidential candidate stands and delivers on a difficult question in a tough room.
