Think dispensary weed is always safe? Not so fast. Pesticides, mold, and heavy metals are still making it into legal cannabis. We break down what’s happening and what you can do about it.
Dank or Dangerous: What’s in Your Weed?
Clearing the Smoke: The Urgent Need for Real Cannabis Research and Policy Reform
Cannabis legalization has rapidly advanced, with significant increases in use and a growing market for high-THC products. However, research and policy developments lag behind, posing risks to public health. While equity initiatives exist, a comprehensive approach is needed to ensure safety and accountability in the cannabis industry, prioritizing informed consumer protection.
Batshit Fertilizer: A Tale of Deadly DIY Cannabis Cultivation
Two men in Rochester attempted to cultivate cannabis using bat guano as fertilizer, which led to severe infections from inhaling spores of the Histoplasma capsulatum fungus. Their reckless shortcuts resulted in hospitalization and ultimately their deaths, highlighting the dangers of bypassing safe cultivation practices in favor of dubious methods.
Cannabis and the Aging Mind
Does cannabis really impact your brain long-term? Decades of data suggest cannabis users may age better than we think, flipping the old narrative on its head.
HHC’s Dirty Little Secret: Unregulated, Unchecked, and Unsafe?
HHC’s Dirty Little Secret: Unregulated, Unchecked, and Unsafe? As this semi-synthetic cannabinoid gains popularity, its unregulated nature poses serious risks. From health concerns in Ireland to legal gray areas in the U.S., we expose the dangers and call for accountability in the cannabis market.
Exposing the Media’s Cannabis Lies: The Real Facts They Won’t Tell You
The media continues to push fear-mongering stories about cannabis, focusing on worst-case scenarios and cherry-picked data. In this article, we cut through the sensationalism to reveal the truth. Legalization hasn't led to a public health crisis or a surge in teen use. It's time to look at the real facts, not the media’s distorted narrative
