Victorian MPs Back Cannabis Decriminalisation as Premier Admits Past Use
Senior Victorian politicians have thrown support behind decriminalising cannabis for personal use, while the Premier and Opposition Leader admitted to using the drug in the past.
Thailand Is Threatening Stricter Cannabis Laws. Weed Shops Are Confused
The first country in Asia to decriminalize weed might roll back its drug policy after just one year.
Stoners Are More Empathetic, New Research Finds
According to a study in the “Journal of Neuroscience Research”, people who regularly smoke weed are more capable of sensing others’ feelings.
Is Being a Functioning Stoner a Myth or a Reality?
What’s it like to get absolutely baked and attend everything from a client pitching meeting to a funeral?
Sydney’s First Cannabis Dispensary Isn’t Far Away
The medicinal cannabis market is booming, but getting dispensaries open is still a slog.
Former GOP Speaker Took $110,000 in Bribes for Weed Licenses
The bribes included cash payments and free travel on a businessman’s private plane.
Biden’s Weed Pardon Won’t Get Anyone Out of Prison—But It’s Still a Huge Deal
It'll be life-changing for thousands of people whose federal convictions have kept them from getting into college, finding jobs and housing, and more.
Costa Rica Moves Closer to Legalizing Weed
President Rodrigo Chaves signed a proposed law this week that could legalize recreational marijuana in the Central American nation.
The GOP’s Biggest Narcs Are Predictably Furious About Biden’s Weed Pardons
Republicans had a lot of feelings about President Joe Biden’s surprise decision to pardon all federal simple cannabis-possession convictions.
Australia Sees Huge Rise In People Accessing Legal Medical Cannabis
The 2018 CAMS survey found 2.5 percent of respondents had accessed a legal prescription. In 2022, it's 37% – but price remains an issue.