Display of a cannabis plantation. Photo credit: Ginger Chevalier/flickr. Since the start of this year, cannabis farmers in California endured yet another increase to the cannabis’ cultivation tax. The costs have proved burdensome. In fact, one cannabis grower from the Sonoma County, Doug Gardner, had to resort to uprooting an entire acre of cannabis plants to avoid … [Read more...] about As Taxes for Cannabis Operators Rise — and Underground Sales Outpace Legal Ones — California Lawmakers Face Pressure
The ‘God Molecule:’ DMT’s Traditional use and Experiences
Close up of ayahuasca vine. Photo credit: Apollo/flickr. On February 2nd, there was a massive controversy in the psychedelics community over a patent for N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) vape pens being granted when a market for them already exists. It raises an issue since the patenter claimed to have ‘invented’ it when that is not the case. In fact, many have used the … [Read more...] about The ‘God Molecule:’ DMT’s Traditional use and Experiences
‘Magic Mint:’ Uses and Effects of Salvia, a Potent Hallucinogen
Fresh flowers of Salvia divinorum. Photo credit: F.D. Richards/flickr. Salvia was largely unknown until, in 2010, when pop star Miley Cyrus appeared on video taking a bong rip of it. Though it was controversial at the time, the video brought interest to this particular plant. The plant, which has deep purple blooms, commonly adorns gardens across America. But this … [Read more...] about ‘Magic Mint:’ Uses and Effects of Salvia, a Potent Hallucinogen
Thailand Effectively Decriminalizes Cannabis
Cafe in Thailand using cannabis in pizza. Photo Credit: Chi Samui. After becoming the first country in Asia to allow the use of medical cannabis in 2018, Thailand is now the first Southeast Asian country to effectively decriminalize cannabis. Ever since 2018, the country has undergone reforms to ease its laws against cannabis. This progress had only accelerated … [Read more...] about Thailand Effectively Decriminalizes Cannabis
Investigating MDMA’s use Against Depression
Use of MDMA pills for studies. Photo credit: Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Researchers are finding more evidence that MDMA may treat some of the world’s most common conditions, including depression and anxiety disorders. MDMA is currently a schedule I drug, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and no medical use. However, that … [Read more...] about Investigating MDMA’s use Against Depression
