Culture & Society
Cannabis in global culture, lifestyle, music, art, and its impact on social movements
Just as humans look beyond traditional medicine, sometimes turning to ancient plant-based remedies like cannabis, the little fluffies who share our homes may also benefit from these treatments. A new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science found that dogs who receive CBD supplements over long periods show a notable reduction in aggressive behaviors compared…
Chill Pups: CBD May Help Reduce Aggression in Dogs, Study Read More »
Giving Tuesday is the largest global giving day of the year and NORML is proud to take part in this worldwide effort. This year, we have set a goal to raise $25,000 to power our 2026 Cannabis Freedom Fund. Reaching it will take all of us, and we know supporters like you make that possible.…
Everyone Deserves the Gift of Cannabis Freedom Read More »
The modern cannabis market and its sleek dispensaries, brand collaborations, and Green Wednesday promos for infused pre-rolls feel far removed from the world where activists went to jail for baking weed brownies for the terminally ill. However, the roots of today’s booming industry are deeply intertwined with a pivotal moment in public health history: the…
The AIDS-Era Origins of America’s Cannabis Laws Read More »
A former U.S. senator says she’s personally spoken to the heads of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about the therapeutic potential of psychedelics like ibogaine—and both members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet were receptive to reform on the issue. Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ),…
Former Senator Details Psychedelics Conversations With Two Trump Cabinet Members Read More »
Several jurisdictions around the world now permit some level of legal cannabis activity by consumers, patients and, in some cases, entrepreneurs. In places where cannabis is legal for medical or adult use, there has never been a better time to be a cannabis patient or consumer since the dawn of cannabis prohibition. Those freedoms did…
Continued Activism Is Vital for the Future of Global Cannabis Read More »
For years, getting into the cannabis industry was a high-stakes game reserved for the well-capitalized. Entrepreneurs shelled out millions for real estate, lawyers, and license applications thick enough to stop a door. Some waited months—or years—only to be denied a license altogether. Now, the tables have turned. A new wave of cannabis businesses is hitting…
Buy Low, Stay High: Dispensaries Are Selling for Pennies on Read More »
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), that paradoxical condition where cannabis triggers nausea instead of relieving it, is back at the center of public health debate. This time, it’s for two major reasons: a massive new study published in JAMA Network Open and the recent decision by the World Health Organization to assign CHS its own diagnostic…
World Health Organization Officially Recognizes Weed-Linked Vomiting Disorder Read More »
When we think about the world’s deadliest creatures, our minds might conjure images of sharks, lions, or venomous snakes. But the truth is far more sinister and comes in a much smaller package. Mosquitoes, those tiny buzzing nuisances, claim a staggering 725,000 human lives every year. Let that sink in for a moment. These minuscule…
Cannabis as an Insecticide? Read More »
“There are many similarities in how CBD can benefit dogs and humans medically.” By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers Cannabis derived products, including cannabidiol (CBD), have been becoming more popular for humans—and it might not be any different for dogs. Researchers now have used multi-year data reported by dog owners who did or did not feed their…
CBD Can Help Aggressive Dogs Chill Out, New Study Shows Read More »
Texas officials have officially adopted rules further expanding the state’s medical marijuana program, allowing doctors to recommend new qualifying conditions for cannabis patients and creating standards for allowable low-THC inhalation devices. Following a public comment period, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has now posted finalized rules in the Texas Register—responsive to a law…
Texas Officials Finalize Medical Marijuana Rules To Let Doctors Recommend Read More »
