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After years of delays, researchers are set to move forward on a landmark clinical trial meant to evaluate the efficacy of smoked medical marijuana in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans. The study is being funded with tax revenue from legal cannabis sales in Michigan.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made a historic decision—agreeing with the top federal health agency and proposing to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The decision comes more than 50 years after cannabis was first listed as a strictly prohibited drug, on par with heroin and defined as a substance with no known medical value and a significant abuse potential.

A new study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has found that a citrusy-smelling terpene in marijuana could help ease anxiety and paranoia associated with THC. The findings, researchers say, could help unlock the maximum therapeutic benefit of THC and protect public health.

Authors of a new research letter published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on Wednesday said there's no evidence that states' adoption of laws to legalize and regulate marijuana for adults has led to an increase in youth use of cannabis. To arrive at the results, researchers at Montana State University and San Diego State University took responses from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), which asks high-school students about various health-related activities.

Nearly three in five Americans consider alcohol or tobacco to be “more harmful” to a person's health than marijuana, according to a new poll. The YouGov survey that was released on Thursday asked respondents about a variety of cannabis use trends. One of the more telling findings is that 64 percent of Americans consider regular alcohol use more dangerous than cannabis, while 63 percent said the same about tobacco. Only 14 percent said marijuana use is more problematic than regular alcohol use.

Radical munchies are the traditional feast of the high cannabis holiday celebrating 420. Fast food brands like Jack in the Box, Jimmy John's, and Carl's Jr. reliably drop annual 4/20 specials created especially for their most elevated customers, but there's more to savor on the holiday — and at least three meal times to fill — so we rounded up the rest of the best munchie deals for all the blazed revelers out there.

In the serene mountains of northern Mendocino County, California, Swami Select is a source of inspiration for regenerative farming and spiritual connection within the cannabis industry. The farm, founded by Swami Chaitanya and his wife Nikki, embraces a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability, holistic farming techniques, and integrating spirituality into its craft.

You know the routine: your stone zone is prepped and ready, your munchies are playing on your salivary glands, and you're either in your comfy pants or pantsless altogether. The only thing missing is a non-committal program to dissolve into, but perhaps the infinite content of your multiple — and sometimes redundant — streaming services is too much of a vibe crusher, and your perfectly curated stoner energy is too sweet to disrupt with the frustration of scrolling.

When cruising down the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt County, one might not realize there's a hidden gem for cannabis enthusiasts just around the bend. Nestled along the Eel River in the heart of the Emerald Triangle lies Holmes Flat, a picturesque locale surrounded by towering Redwoods. The scenery? Simply breathtaking, drawing visitors in with its lush, fertile ambiance.

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and if you've been thinking about the perfect gift for your sweetheart, consider these infused options. From boxes of stoney chocolate hearts to ultra-relaxing THC massage oils, there's something charming and sweet for every type of cannabis consumer. Meant for everyone to enjoy and experience, 1906's Love Drops contain a 2.5:2.5 ratio of THC to CBD. They're made with the popular hybrid Blue Dream and a blend of arousing plants like Damiana and Muira Puama.