Most scholars believe the Hashashin’s love for their namesake substance is an exaggeration, if not an outright fabrication. When the Italian merchant Marco Polo traveled through the Middle East on his way to China, he was told a story about a group of assassins known as the Hashashin, who lived in a hilltop fortress ruled

In the last decade, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) has reshaped how clinicians and researchers think about treatment-resistant depression and trauma. This combination of rapid-acting pharmacotherapy and structured therapy offers new possibilities in mental health care, and it’s gaining momentum fast. Rapid Relief Meets Deeper Change Ketamine is notable for its ability to deliver antidepressant effects within

This isn’t about that night you dropped too much MDMA at the club. And no, it’s not a Yeah Yeah Yeahs track either (even if “dance, dance, dance ’til you’re dead” would’ve been a fitting soundtrack). This is the true story of how, in 1518, the city of Strasbourg, France, became the stage for a

At 10 a.m. on a sticky Bangkok morning, the lights flicker on at Siam Green. The scent inside the lounge is a mix of citrusy buds and antiseptic alcohol—two worlds colliding in Thailand’s new medical-only era. A doctor in a crisp white coat sits at a small desk, prescription pad at the ready. Just a

For years, Edible Arrangements was the punchline of suburban birthdays and office parties. Chocolate-dipped strawberries, pineapple carved into flowers, melon skewers in a vase. Now the company behind those fruit baskets is pushing something sweeter: THC. On Thursday, Edible Brands announced the national rollout of Edibles.com, a hemp-THC marketplace that ships to more than 65%

In recent years, psychedelics have shifted from being symbols of hippie counterculture to becoming tools embraced by scientists, therapists, and even lawmakers. The United States was an epicenter of this shift: Oregon regulated psilocybin therapy through Measure 109 in 2020, and other states have considered following suit. However, the market’s expansion has also brought new risks,

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro addressed news reports linking him to drug trafficking after Brazilian authorities intercepted a small plane carrying cannabis from Venezuela. At a press conference with international media, he stated: “In Venezuela, it is still illegal and will remain illegal. In Venezuela, we will not fall into the foolish trend of legalizing any

By Mike Khemmoro People keep saying Michigan’s cannabis market is “broken.” Prices are collapsing, shelves are overflowing with flower, and operators are getting squeezed. But let’s be real: this isn’t just Michigan. Every state ends up here. Too much supply, too many rules, and not enough demand diversity. The problem isn’t simply oversupply; it’s monoculture.

When Mojo Morgan steps into the studio, the herb is already burning. Cannabis is no escape for him. It’s a compass, a way to cut through noise and land on something real. “Cannabis is a tool and a ritual for me,” he says. “It lets me tap deeper into emotions, melodies, and ideas. Whether I’m

“The only clearly understood consequence of moving cannabis to Schedule III is ending the unfair, excessive tax burden, providing a financial benefit for all marijuana companies and a windfall for the largest ones. The rosy prospect of this windfall is fueling dangerous myths: that rescheduling would legalize state cannabis programs, make research easier, or lead