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The Risky Business of Synthetic Highs
Super-potent research cannabinoids have escaped from the lab.
Heal the Mind, Heal the World
A review of ‘Psychedelic Justice: Toward a Diverse and Equitable Psychedelic Culture’ edited by Beatriz Labate and Clancy Cavnar.
Taking It Slow With GABA
From the “Get to Know a Neurotransmitter” series: GABA calms.
New Research on the Use & Perception of Cannabis
Update on the shifting dynamics of CBD and cannabis consumption.
Bag the Tags! California’s Eco-Absurdity
The attempt to track the movement of every cannabis plant is polluting the environment with plastic waste.
Ayahuasca & the Endocannabinoid System
Scientists probe link between serotonin and cannabinoid signaling.
Special Report on Cannabinoids & Chirality
The promise and pitfalls of synthetically produced CBD.
Cannabis Use and Pro-Social Behavior
Scientists link weed smoking to greater empathy, agreeableness, and moral fairness.
CBD Regulatory Debacle
This is what happens when UK bureaucrats try to shoehorn a plant extract into a framework meant for synthetic food ingredients.