Posted by Bruce Barcott January 13, 2022 on Feb 1st 2022
Pump the brakes before cannabinoids become the next Ivermectin.The Haymaker is Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott’s opinion column on cannabis politics and culture.A scientific study published on Monday in the Journal of Natural Products sent shockwaves through the cannabis industry—and in the space of 48 hours went from miracle cure to late-night comedy fodder.Here’s the fact: A team of researchers from Oregon State University and the Oregon Hea… Read more
Posted by The Green Team on Sep 26th 2021
The last 10 years has seen a wave of changing attitudes towards cannabis. From a hated, filthy “weed” to being hailed as the world’s best natural medicine, it’s high time we finally gave this plant its due credit. With that being said, along with a terrible pun, let’s take a look at some of the most recent changes in current cannabis legislation. The Commonwealth of Virginia has become the most recent state to legalize cannabis, not just for med… Read more
Posted by The Green Team on Jul 31st 2021
There’s a lot of talk and banter around CBD and THC these days. But what exactly are they? And why are they getting so much attention? CBD or ‘cannabidiol’ and THC or ‘tetrahydrocannabinol’ are two naturally occurring molecules in Cannabis. They are also found in a handful of other plants, like Echinacea, and interact in the body with the endocannabinoid system. This body system was only discovered in 1992 and consists of the CB1 receptor and CB2… Read more
Posted by The Green Team on May 25th 2021
This recently in! Senators from North Carolina have introduced two separate bills to legalize medicinal cannabis and recreational cannabis respectively. NCHB 711 would allow for the legalization of cannabis for medical use in the hopes of curtailing the state's debilitating dependence on opioids. NCHB 617 aims to take it a step further by establishing appropriate offices, laws and regulations and allowing for the recreational use of cannabis and… Read more