How to Become a Conscious Cannabis Advocate and Play Your Part in U.S. Reform
by Bethan Rose
A homemade catapult was discovered on February 10 within the Mexico side of a border fence near the Douglas Port of Entry in Tucson, Arizona. US Border Patrol agents in Arizona have dismantled the catapult system which was allegedly used to transport nearly 50 pounds of marijuana over the fence. Near the catapult, agents found two bundles of marijuana that collectively weighed more than 47 pounds. US agents took a part the catapult and corresponded with Mexican authorities, who seized the system. Border Patrol agents kept the marijuana, US Customs and Border Protection said.
In recent years, drug-smuggling efforts at the US-Mexico border have included the firing of bundled contraband with air-powered cannons, vehicle ramps and light aircraft used to airdrop drugs. California authorities found a Marijuana Catapult found near the US-Mexico Border. Last month, about 3,000 pounds of pot hidden inside watermelon-shaped packages disguised as a commercial shipment was confiscated by US Customs and Border Patrol in Texas.
Can cannabis make you aggressive? This is a question that appears to be gaining an increasing amount of attention and is being used as an argument against cannabis use. Many consumers feel chilled or mellow after having consumed cannabis, but there are some anecdotal reports of consumers feeling aggressive, angry, or irritable. Are these feelings…
Cannabis, like any plant or herb stored and used for consumption, has a shelf life. This means that cannabis can go bad, get moldy, and lose potency when stored improperly or simply from age. When cannabis is stored properly, it can last anywhere from six months to a year depending on your storage equipment and…
Hydroponic systems are a popular alternative to the more traditional means of growing cannabis. Hydroponics allows cannabis to be grown without the use of soil and can yield a significant amount of bud, but it comes with more maintenance and risks. Regardless, some growers believe the benefits of hydroponics are worth the laborious process. One…
A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) suggests that cannabis consumption levels soared amid COVID-19 lockdowns and wide-ranging legalization. The findings were published in the organization’s annual World Drug Report. “Cannabis legalization appears to have accelerated the upwards trends in reported daily use of the drug,” reads an excerpt…
A U.S. Senate leader introduced a federal legalization bill, Brittney Griner’s Russian court proceedings began, and Zimbabwe legalized hemp products. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Sen. Schumer Introduces Federal Legalization Bill Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has finally introduced his long-awaited federal cannabis legalization bill. Titled the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), the…
Investigators from the University of New Mexico (UNM) have contributed yet another valuable piece of research to the field of cannabis medicine….
On July 4, a gunman took to the streets during the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. The shooter took…
New data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research claims that almost one in two authorized medical cannabis patients in Canada managed…
