With the expanding legality of psychedelics, concerns over their usage are growing. Can psychedelics treat mental health problems, such as depression, effectively? And what is it about psychedelics that allow widespread legalization? The Treatment Process Vice News analyzed the specific compounds in psychedelic mushrooms that make most hallucinogens illegal. One of these is … [Read more...] about Can Psychedelics Boost Mental Health?
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Virginia Governor Announces Support for Cannabis Legalization
Six months after approving decriminalization, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans on November 16th to introduce adult-use cannabis legalization to the state’s General Assembly this January. The time has come to legalize marijuana in our Commonwealth, and Virginia will get this right.https://t.co/cmfqiAhW56— Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) November 16, … [Read more...] about Virginia Governor Announces Support for Cannabis Legalization
Cannabis Decriminalization vs. Legalization
On November 3rd, South Dakota became the 15th state to legalize cannabis for recreational use. South Dakota made history by going from the complete prohibition to the total legalization of cannabis. Currently, 15 states and the District of Columbia have fully legalized cannabis and an additional 16 states have decriminalized it. But, what is the difference between … [Read more...] about Cannabis Decriminalization vs. Legalization
The Dime: 11/6/2020
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Written by Katie Bryan | Emerald Magazine An eventful year fraught with strife was bookended with major wins for the cannabis … [Read more...] about The Dime: 11/6/2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Makes Another Push for Legalization
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been pushing for cannabis legalization for quite some time now, with both his 2019 and 2020 efforts ultimately ending in failure. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, legalization efforts from Cuomo have been forced to the backburner. In April, Cuomo noted legalization to be one of the most complicated issues he has faced. During a recent interview … [Read more...] about New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Makes Another Push for Legalization
