Monthly Archives: May 2024

Study: Psychedelics May Help Stuttering

A newly published study from researchers at New York University found that individuals dealing with a stutter derived some benefit from substances such as psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” and LSD. “Given the positive effects of psychedelics on conditions like anxiety and PTSD, which share symptoms with stuttering, we think that investigating the

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Why Cannabis Businesses Trust Monarch for Their Banking Needs

Traditional banks are often reluctant to provide services to cannabis companies due to stringent federal regulations and the industry's unique risks. This is where Monarch steps in, offering specialized banking solutions tailored to meet the needs of cannabis businesses. By understanding the challenges these businesses face and providing innovative, compliant financial services, Monarch has become

2024-05-29T15:39:35+00:00May 29th, 2024|Cannabis, payments, Technology|Comments Off on Why Cannabis Businesses Trust Monarch for Their Banking Needs

Lucho Mellera Habla de Porro, Éxito y la Vida Misma: ‘El Mandato de Agarrar la Pala es Obsoleto’

Nota por Javier Hasse publicada originalmente en El Planteo. Más artículos por El Planteo en High Times en Español. Síguenos en Instagram (@El_Planteo) y Twitter (@ElPlanteo). Es posible que sea el tipo más gracioso de Latinoamérica hoy en día. Con aproximadamente 34 millones de visitas en su canal de YouTube, millones de seguidores en redes sociales, especiales de comedia

2024-05-29T16:16:19+00:00May 29th, 2024|Cannabis, Feed|Comments Off on Lucho Mellera Habla de Porro, Éxito y la Vida Misma: ‘El Mandato de Agarrar la Pala es Obsoleto’

California Psychedelics Legalization Advocates Push for 2026 Ballot Initiative

Psychedelics policy reform advocates in California are calling for a ballot initiative to legalize certain drugs including psilocybin and MDMA after legislative attempts at change failed to cross the finish line two years in a row. Last year, California lawmakers approved a bill from Democratic state Senator Scott Wiener that would have allowed regulated access

2024-05-29T10:16:09+00:00May 29th, 2024|Cannabis, Feed|Comments Off on California Psychedelics Legalization Advocates Push for 2026 Ballot Initiative

Gratitude Increases After Ayahuasca Experience, Study Shows

Individuals in a survey reported greater gratitude, nature relatedness, and nature appreciation after embarking on an ayahuasca retreat experience.  The active chemical in ayahuasca is DMT (dimethyltryptamine) and it also contains monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) that play a role. The survey respondents rated effects on several scales to determine which effects were most prominent. PsyPost

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U.S. Drug Policy Director Discusses Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling

The Office of National Drug Policy (ONDCP) director Dr. Rahul Gupta, often referred to as President Joe Biden’s appointed “drug czar,” spoke about the ongoing discussion of rescheduling cannabis. In a recent interview with Star Tribune on May 24, which was originally featured in the news outlet’s free email newsletter, the first question inquired about

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U.K. Architects Show Off ‘Hempcrete’ Studio

Kate Nicklin and Graham Mateer, the directors of Commonbond Architects, an architectural firm in London, work in a self-built studio located in the garden behind their bungalow. Nicklin and Mateer had an additional motivation for the studio. As the website AJ Building Library explains, the couple wanted “to explore the potential of using hempcrete as

2024-05-29T10:17:57+00:00May 29th, 2024|Cannabis, Feed|Comments Off on U.K. Architects Show Off ‘Hempcrete’ Studio

Motitaman, el Superhéroe 420 que Lucha por la Legalización del Cannabis

Nota por Hernán Panessi publicada originalmente en El Planteo. Más artículos por El Planteo en High Times en Español. Síguenos en Instagram (@El_Planteo) y Twitter (@ElPlanteo). Los ojos de Motitaman están cabizbajos, colorados: el trajín ya viene de antes. Es verde boscoso, peludo como Chewbacca y siempre –o casi siempre- tiene un enorme churro humeante entre sus dedos. “Hola,

2024-05-28T20:16:11+00:00May 28th, 2024|Cannabis, Feed|Comments Off on Motitaman, el Superhéroe 420 que Lucha por la Legalización del Cannabis

Data Shows Growing Number of Native American Tribal Cannabis Business Owners

As more states continue to legalize adult-use cannabis, we’re witnessing a growing trend surrounding ownership of cannabis businesses — namely that Native American tribes are investing in cannabis with tribal-owned stores becoming increasingly more common in recent years. According to data published in MJBizDaily, the number of tribally owned retailers has grown by roughly 25%

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Majority of Texans Now Support Legalizing Pot for Adult Use

A statewide poll in Texas revealed that six out of 10 adults support legalizing cannabis in the state—the first time the poll has shown a solid majority. The issue of cannabis is gaining increasing bipartisan support, gaining support from states that typically vote blue or red. According to results from the 18th annual Texas Lyceum

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