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Using Edibles to Treat Anxiety

For the modern American, anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness, affecting over 40 million adults — 18 percent of the national population. Characterized by feelings of panic, fear and uneasiness, anxiety can greatly impact quality of life and can even cause physical symptoms like heart palpitations, dizziness, tingling in hands and…

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Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Says Psychedelic Therapy “Works”

A Navy SEAL veteran credited with killing Osama Bin Laden says psychedelic therapy has helped him process the trauma he experienced during his time in the military, stressing that “it works” and should be an available treatment option. In an interview with Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host who now hosts his own podcast…

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Honoring LGBTQIA+ Cannabis Trailblazers

Introduction: A Coalition of Pride and Cannabis Law Reform In the struggle for cannabis legalization, one essential thread is often overlooked: the deep historical alliance between LGBTQIA+ activists and the marijuana reform movement. From the earliest fights for compassionate access during the AIDS crisis to the halls of Congress and state legislatures, LGBTQIA+ individuals have…

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Cannabis Tax Hikes Take Effect in Two States

Cannabis consumers in California and Maryland must begin paying higher taxes for state-licensed cannabis products. Cannabis-specific tax hikes took effect today in both states. In California, excise taxes on commercially available cannabis products increased from 15 percent to 19 percent. In Maryland, the special sales tax on retail marijuana purchases rose from 9 percent to…

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