Synthetic Psychedelic Compounds May Treat Depression Without the Trip, Study Suggests
Scientists have developed a new compound which interacts with the same therapeutic targets in the brain as psychedelic drugs, producing the same long-lasting antidepressant and antianxiety effects but without the psychedelic high.
Alberta to Regulate Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Alberta will become the first province in Canada to regulate psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Biden Pardons All Federal Cannabis Possession Offenses
The decision marks the first major steps towards US-wide cannabis decriminalization, a policy the president promised to implement during his campaign run.
ASTM Approves Four New Cannabis Testing Standards
The leading US testing standards organization ASTM International has approved four new testing standards for cannabis samples.
California Regulator Offers $20 Million For Cannabis Research
California’s cannabis regulator will provide $20 million in funding for new cannabis-related research.
Researchers Create New CBD-Based Plastic
Researchers from the University of Connecticut and Purdue University report the creation of a new CBD-based bioplastic material.
Washington’s Cannabis Regulator Seeks Scientists
Washington’s state cannabis regulator is looking to recruit at least six experts in cannabis science to help advise the regulator on scientific matters.
Trulieve Employee Died From Inhaling Cannabis Dust, Report Says
An employee at a cannabis cultivation facility in Holyoke, Massachusetts, died in January after inhaling “ground cannabis dust”, according to an inspection.
Psychedelics Sector Must Respect Indigenous Wisdoms, Say Experts
The new essay highlights numerous ethical concerns currently facing the field and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging wisdoms already known to Indigenous people.
