More From Brendan Bures
Athletes
Is Cannabis The Next Recovery Revolution For Pro Athletes?
More and more research shows the benefits marijuana has on athletes, and leagues have begun to pay attention.
Politics
Bernie Sanders And Cory Booker On What Legal Cannabis Would Mean For People Of Color
The senators analyzed how cannabis criminalization drives deep wedges into society with long-term, damaging consequences.
Taxes
This City Plans To Stop Using Marijuana Tax Revenue To Fund Police
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced they will redirect $12 million from police budgets toward directly supporting communities of color.
COVID-19
Drug Trial Planned For Synthetic Cannabinoid COVID-19 Treatment
By using this powerful anti-inflammatory, a Philadelphia cannabis company believes it can mitigate the immune response triggered by COVID-19.
social justice
The Role Marijuana Legalization Can Play In Fighting Racial Injustice
Though NORML said marijuana legalization will not solve racial injustice in America, the organization believes it can be "an important part of this emerging discussion."
Health and Wellness
5 Ways To Contribute To Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers have been deeply affected by the coronavirus. Here's how you can help.
Coronavirus
Marijuana Banking Legislation Included In The New COVID-19 Relief Bill
The House included marijuana business relief in the latest coronavirus aid bill, but advocates question if lawmakers went far enough.
Sleep Habits
Can Marijuana Improve Sleep? Here's What We Know.
Researchers found that a proprietary CBD-THC blend was able to help chronic insomnia patients fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.
Coronavirus
Feds Will Pay Scientists To Study Marijuana's Effects On COVID-19
In an unusual turn, NIDA will pay researchers up to $100K per year to find out if smoking weed impacts COVID-19 symptoms.
Coronavirus
Marijuana Dispensaries Should Stay Open As Long As Liquor Stores Do, Says AOC
"It doesn't seem consistent as to why a liquor store would be essential, but a dispensary wouldn't," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said.
Coronavirus
Will COVID-19 Spark The Rise Of Marijuana Home Grows?
While some medical marijuana states allow home cultivation, others do not, potentially harming lives during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus
Evidence Suggests CBD, Cannabis Won't Kill Coronavirus Nor Cure COVID-19
No substantial scientific evidence currently exists that proves marijuana will reverse the effects of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus
Marijuana And Liquor Sales Rise As Americans Self-Isolate From Coronavirus
Americans have included marijuana and liquor as an essential good to have during the coronavirus outbreak.
Convenience Stores
Convenience Stores Want to Be Your Local Cannabis Market
The trade association for convenience stores says stores that check IDs before selling cigarettes and beer should be allowed to sell weed, too.
Medical Marijuana
NFL Agrees to Study Medical Marijuana for Pain Management
The NFL has been slow to allow ailing players an alternative to opioid painkillers.