Legal Motion Filed in Kodak Black Case Over Delayed Charges Attorneys for Florida rapper Bill Kapri, known professionally as Kodak Black, have petitioned an Orange County judge to terminate all bail and pre-trial release conditions. The motion, filed Tuesday, cites the state’s failure to formally file charges or an indictment within the 60-day window required … Read more
Police have launched an investigation into a 40-year-old individual following the discovery of cannabis and paraphernalia at a property in Canterbury. According to police, the evidence suggested the items were being used for personal purposes outside the scope of a medicinal cannabis licence. Authorities are currently reviewing information gathered during the search as they determine … Read more
Isabelle Violet Carreras, a 20-year-old British woman, remains in custody in Thailand after being charged with the murder of 34-year-old Thomas David Powell. Authorities discovered Mr. Powell’s body in his Pattaya home on July 2, citing multiple stab wounds and evidence of a struggle. While Ms. Carreras denies the allegations, she could face the death … Read more
Medical cannabis is now legal in 47 states and Washington, D.C., but a disconnect remains between cancer survivors using the substance to manage symptoms and the providers treating them. According to a study published in the Journal of Cancer Education, while survivors often turn to cannabis for pain, nausea, and anxiety, they frequently report feeling … Read more
Reminders of collective trauma trigger immediate spikes in cannabis and tobacco cravings, according to a study published in the Journal of Health Psychology. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that exposure to existential threats prompts a reflexive psychological defense mechanism rather than a simple habit-based response, as regular users seek to suppress thoughts … Read more
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is planning to veto legislation that would have established a legalized marijuana marketplace in the state. The Governor has until Saturday to act on the pending legislation. The bill, which passed through the Virginia General Assembly this winter, was returned to lawmakers by Spanberger with dozens of proposed changes. State officials … Read more
Brooklyn residents are currently celebrating 4/20 with a variety of events, including weed festivals and sunset yoga. Many are visiting one of nearly 80 legal dispensaries to refresh their supplies, marking a stark contrast to the borough’s restrictive legal history. A Century of Prohibition and Crackdowns The legal battle over cannabis in New York City … Read more
Georgia Poised to Expand Medical Marijuana Access: What Patients Need to Recognize After over a decade of limited access, Georgia’s medical marijuana program is on the cusp of significant change. The state House of Representatives recently approved Senate Bill 220, which would remove restrictions on THC content and allow patients to vape medical cannabis. The … Read more
Cannabis Use in Teens Mirrors Alcohol Trends: What Does This Mean for the Future? New research published in the journal Addiction reveals a striking parallel: cannabis use among Swedish adolescents follows the same population-level patterns previously observed with alcohol. This isn’t about a small group of heavy users driving the numbers. it’s about shifts in … Read more
Could Cannabis Be the Recent Fountain of Youth for the Brain? For decades, cannabis has been largely associated with cognitive impairment, particularly in adolescents. But a growing body of research is challenging that narrative, suggesting that moderate cannabis use in middle-aged and older adults may actually be linked to improved brain health. This shift in … Read more