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What is delta-8 THC? A look at the substance known as ‘diet weed’Original artical published in The Charlotte Observer by Evan MooreAlthough North Carolina has partially decriminalized marijuana possession, the state still prohibits the recreational use of cannabis. A bill introduced in the North Carolina Senate in April that would legalize medical marijuana could become law as early as this year. The proposal includes a list of medical conditions allowed to be treated with marijuana, such cancer …

Pump the brakes before cannabinoids become the next Ivermectin.The Haymaker is Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott’s opinion column on cannabis politics and culture.A scientific study published on Monday in the Journal of Natural Products sent shockwaves through the cannabis industry—and in the space of 48 hours went from miracle cure to late-night comedy fodder.Here’s the fact: A team of researchers from Oregon State University and the Oregon Health & Science University reported that CBDA an …

The last 10 years has seen a wave of changing attitudes towards cannabis. From a hated, filthy “weed” to being hailed as the world’s best natural medicine, it’s high time we finally gave this plant its due credit. With that being said, along with a terrible pun, let’s take a look at some of the most recent changes in current cannabis legislation. The Commonwealth of Virginia has become the most recent state to legalize cannabis, not just for medical use but for recreational use as well. What’s …

There’s a lot of talk and banter around CBD and THC these days. But what exactly are they? And why are they getting so much attention? CBD or ‘cannabidiol’ and THC or ‘tetrahydrocannabinol’ are two naturally occurring molecules in Cannabis. They are also found in a handful of other plants, like Echinacea, and interact in the body with the endocannabinoid system. This body system was only discovered in 1992 and consists of the CB1 receptor and CB2 receptor. CBD and THC are the most prominent cann …

This recently in! Senators from North Carolina have introduced two separate bills to legalize medicinal cannabis and recreational cannabis respectively. NCHB 711 would allow for the legalization of cannabis for medical use in the hopes of curtailing the state's debilitating dependence on opioids. NCHB 617 aims to take it a step further by establishing appropriate offices, laws and regulations and allowing for the recreational use of cannabis and personal grow of up to 12 plants. This would …