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Sen. Cory Booker Says He’s Optimistic About Federal Marijuana Decriminalization After Signaling Possible Compromise

In addition to expressing his optimism about reform, the senator stressed the importance of pushing for cannabis legalization on the federal level. 

State Lawmakers Call For Federal Marijuana Legalization And Banking Reform

Most of the discussion leading up to the vote focused on the need for federal banking reform. However, there was no debate on the language of legalization.

Smoking Pot Makes You 55% Less Likely To Develop This Cancer

Marijuana users have 55% fewer chances of developing one of the most common malignancies worldwide.

Eating Ultra Processed Foods Has This Weird Effect On Your Brain

The results of the study are concerning since ultra-processed foods can be easily packaged and disguised as healthy.

Joe Rogan: ‘No One Should Be In Jail For Weed,’ Calls Brittney Griner’s Russian Imprisonment ‘Horrific’

"There are tens of thousands of people in prison in America for cannabis right now. No one should be in jail for weed," said Rogan.

Does Legalization Increase Likelihood Of Teen Use? New Study Might Surprise You

For adults, the number of those deciding to try weed for the first time has increased in states where recreational marijuana is legal.

Sen. Cory Booker Open To Passing Marijuana Banking First, With This Condition

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is “open to compromises” when it comes to federal cannabis reform.

Selling Weed Without A License? Trump Thinks You Should Get The Death Penalty

Donald Trump says the solution to illegal drugs is the death penalty for all dealers

Are Psychedelics Going Mainstream? Here’s How Many Americans Have Tried Psychedelics

While progress on psychedelic decriminalization and research has been increasing over the years, most Americans are still against it. By Nina Zdinjak As people are becoming more open to experimenting with alternative treatments for various health issues, or simply for wellness...

Drug Testing At Work Is A Thing Of The Past, Study Finds

While drug testing numbers are surprisingly low on average, there’s considerable variation between states.

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