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Medical Marijuana Moved to Schedule III: What Changed
The DOJ moved only state-licensed medical marijuana and FDA-approved products to Schedule III. Recreational cannabis stays Schedule I. The big hearing comes June 29.
Cannabis Stocks Mid-2026: Rescheduling Didn't Help
Medical marijuana hit Schedule III in April 2026, but cannabis stocks stayed flat. Village Farms soared 304% on exports. Tilray sank 66.8%.
Legal Weed Cuts Arrests but Not the Racial Gap
Legalization cut cannabis arrests across 11 states. But drug-offense prison admissions fell 34% for white people and held flat for Black people, a 2026 study found.
Canadian Capital Floods European Cannabis: €200M
Canadian firms spent nearly €200 million on European cannabis deals in six months. Germany imported 201 tonnes in 2025. A continental market is taking shape.
Medical Marijuana Is Now Schedule III. Recreational Isn't.
Medical marijuana hit Schedule III in April, unlocking billions in tax relief. Recreational stayed Schedule I. A July hearing could change that, while hemp faces a November cliff.
Daily Cannabis Use Now Beats Daily Drinking in US
Daily cannabis use now beats daily drinking in the US. Alcohol sits at a 90-year low of 54%. Among adults aged 35 to 50, the two have converged.
Schedule III Won't Fix Cannabis Banking in 2026
Medical marijuana hit Schedule III in April 2026. But banks still treat cannabis cash as high-risk, and SAFER Banking stays stalled in the Senate.
The Science of Stoned Creativity: It's Mostly a Feeling
Cannabis biases you into rating ideas as more creative without improving them. The benefit window is roughly 2-5 mg THC. Higher doses impair creative thinking.
Thailand Cannabis Law 2026: Vapes Stay Banned
Cannabis flower now needs a 30-day prescription. Concentrates above 0.2% THC are narcotics. All vapes stay 100% illegal. 7,297 shops have already closed.
South Africa Legalized Cannabis But Selling It Is a Crime
South Africa's cannabis law turns two but still hasn't taken effect. Sales stay illegal. The government's own estimate puts the market at R28 billion, half illicit.
Alcohol Ranked 5x More Harmful Than Cannabis
A 2026 government-funded study scored alcohol the most harmful drug at 79; cannabis ranked last at 15. New heart studies add caution for cannabis users.
New Zealand's Cannabis Reform 2.0 Faces November Vote
NZ's 2020 cannabis referendum lost by 67,662 votes. Reformers return with stronger evidence and a dead-heat November election.
GOP Files Amendments to Block Federal Hemp THC Ban This Year
Three GOP lawmakers filed amendments to stop a federal hemp THC ban set for November 2026. The law could wipe out 95% of products and 300,000 jobs.
The World's Oldest Vaporizer Was Built 2,500 Years Ago
Scythians threw cannabis on hot stones inside felt tents 2,500 years ago. It was convection vaporization. The Rastafari steam chalice and your dry herb vape carry the same idea forward.
Reefer Madness, Fried Eggs, and 200 Fake Crimes
A church-funded film became a stoner cult classic. A drug czar made up 200 crimes. D.A.R.E. cost $1 billion and made kids use more drugs. The science always said otherwise.
Mexico Cannabis: Legal to Possess, Impossible to Buy
Mexico's Supreme Court struck down cannabis prohibition in 2021. Five years and three legislatures later, no law exists and zero stores have opened.
Your Body Makes Its Own THC in Space
Your body brews its own THC-like molecule to survive weightlessness. Astronaut anandamide levels spike after 150 days in orbit. The bliss molecule got to space before any joint ever will.
Cannabis Insurance Still Locked Out After Rescheduling
Cannabis insurance premiums jumped 25%-40% in 2025-2026 as carriers stay away. April's rescheduling order didn't open the market. Banking and insurance gaps remain.
Two States Sue to Reverse Trump's Marijuana Rescheduling
Indiana and Nebraska are suing to vacate the Schedule III order for medical cannabis. Louisiana withdrew May 29. A stay would revert products to Schedule I.
World's Weirdest Weed Laws, Country by Country
In Amsterdam, 500 grams is the most a coffeeshop can stock. In Singapore, it's the threshold for execution. Same plant, same weight, opposite worlds.
Germany Nears 500 Cannabis Clubs, Only 86 Sell Weed
Germany has approved 413 cannabis clubs from 864 applications. Forecasts point to 500 by year-end. But only about 86 are handing out cannabis.
79 Toxic Chemicals Found in Legal Weed
Tests found 79 toxic chemicals in California legal weed and 551 pesticides across 36 states. A June 29 DEA hearing could let the EPA set national limits.
US Cannabis Goes Schedule III; Canada's Tax Problem
The US moved medical marijuana to Schedule III; adult-use stays Schedule I. Canada captured 76% of cannabis spending but a flat $1/gram tax squeezes growers.
Roadside THC Tests Don't Measure If You're High
States are rolling out saliva drug tests like SoToxa and Dräger 5000. Minnesota's pilot ran 329 tests. But the devices flag presence, not impairment.
Why Cannabis Equity Programs Keep Failing
Equity license holders go bankrupt while landlords and investors get paid. The problem isn't the goal. It's a model that gives licenses without capital, support, or tax relief.
Why Cannabis Sales Surge Every Summer
Cannabis sales spike every summer across legal markets. Pre-rolls and beverages drive the climb. In Canada, July 1 now outsells 4/20 as the year's biggest day.
Where Tourists Can Buy Weed Legally in 2026
Thailand reversed legalization in 2025. Amsterdam may ban tourists. U.S. lounges boom in 15 states. The cannabis travel map has been redrawn.
Celebrity Weed Strains: Which Names Earned the Hype?
Wiz Khalifa's Khalifa Kush made $55-65M in 2025. Snoop Dogg's brand came dead last at $1-3M. Fame alone does not sell weed.
Drug Testing Cannabis: Test for Now, Not Last Week
Old drug tests catch weeks-old cannabis use, not impairment. States are banning them and impairment tech is here. Employers should test for now, not last Saturday.
Cannabis Rescheduling: What Changed (and What Didn't)
The DOJ moved medical cannabis to Schedule III on April 22, 2026. Adult-use stays Schedule I. A June 29 DEA hearing will weigh broader rescheduling.