Coca: Plant or Poison?
Criminalizing the Natural World
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This week, I'm taking a closer look at one of the most stigmatized plants of the last century (and no, it's not cannabis).
π It's the coca leaf! Dive into today's article to learn more. β¬οΈ
#drugpolicy #coca #cocaleaf #drughistory #plantmedicine
06.05.2025 12:04
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4/20 Edition: Celebrities and Cannabis
Fame and Fortune In An Evolving Cannabis Culture
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This week, against the backdrop of 4/20, I'm taking a brief look at how the modern cannabis industry has evolved through commercialization and celebrity influence.
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#cannabis #cannabisindustry
22.04.2025 12:02
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π¨ Article alert! π¨
buzzed is back with a brief look at the issue of cannabis odors as probable cause for police searches. It's a smelly situation in many states, and one that needs fixing.
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#cannabis #cannabisindustry #drugs #drugpolicy
08.04.2025 12:02
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π© buzzed is back in your inboxes after a brief vacation last week. Today, we're taking a quick look at a few psilocybin-focused legislative updates from Q1.
#drugpolicy #psilocybin #drugreform
01.04.2025 12:10
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To the Hague: Justice for the Philippines
The Rise and Fall of Rodrigo Duterte
π¨ buzzed is back with another article you won't want to miss!
I'm covering a major win for international justice and humanity - the arrest of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. Here in America, Duterte-inspired policies may be closer than they appear.
#drugpolicy #drugreform #Philippines
18.03.2025 12:12
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Animals on Drugs: Curiosity, Escapism, or Much More?
A Review of Animal Intoxication and What We Can Learn from It
This week, I'm venturing into the wild world of animal intoxication: animals on alcohol πΈ, mushroom-crazed reindeer π, and wallabies on opium π¦. It's a fun journey across ecosystems, with curious implications and newfound meaning for us humans.
#drugscience #drugresearch #psychedelics #pharmacology
11.03.2025 13:44
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Fat Tuesday, Drugs, and Early Christianity
A History of Mystery
π In this special #FatTuesday edition of buzzed, I'm departing from the policy theme of the past few weeks. Today, prompted by the Mardi Gras holiday, I'm exploring some esoteric history surrounding the church and mind-altering drugs.
#cannabis #psychedelics #drughistory
04.03.2025 13:13
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Local Cannabis Bans: Obstruction and Missed Opportunities
What We Can Learn from the Weed Woes of Colorado Springs
It's Tuesday - time to get buzzed!
πͺ΄π« There is one poster child for localities holding-out against adult-use cannabis sales: Colorado Springs. In this week's newsletter, I discuss the recent and turbulent successes in the city, and explore the broader issue of local cannabis bans.
26.02.2025 03:51
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Misery in Michigan: Governor Proposes New Wholesale Cannabis Tax
An Open Letter to Michigan Lawmakers
This week's edition of buzzed is live!
Taxes might not be everyone's favorite discussion topic. But, this story hits homeβmy home state of Michigan βπΌ. Follow the link to learn about Michigan's proposed wholesale cannabis tax, and what it means for businesses and consumers in the Great Lake State.
18.02.2025 13:33
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Federal Cannabis Reform: Realism and Uncertainty
An Honest Assessment of the New Administrationβs Cannabis Prospects
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This week's article is a candid outlook on what awaits federal cannabis reform under the new administration. It's a brutally honest assessment of personalities, motives, and precedent. I hope you enjoy it!
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11.02.2025 17:15
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Is 2025 the year for cannabis finance reform? Plus persistent psychedelic advocates in Massachusetts, and a new leader at the DEA
January 28, 2025
π© Another edition of buzzed is out the door!
Follow the link for updates and analysis on psychedelic legislation in Massachusetts, a potential new source of CBD, and eyebrow-raising comments by new DEA leadership.
28.01.2025 17:04
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Psychedelics take over scientific journal, cannabis progress in Colorado Springs, and new MKULTRA documents
January 21
π© It's Tuesday, and that means buzzed is in your inboxes!
This week, I take a look at the psychedelic takeover of 2025's first issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry, adult-use cannabis finally coming to Colorado Springs, and much more.
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21.01.2025 15:31
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Psilocybin reform on the horizon in MN? Plus another rescheduling delay, home delivery of hemp products, and bad news for the beloved red-and-white toadstools
January 14, 2025
π© The latest edition of buzzed is live and in your inboxes!
This week, I talk a bit about psychedelic developments in Minnesota, and much more. "The Archive" also features an interesting fun fact about the historical significance of today, January 14.
14.01.2025 13:15
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The first edition of buzzed is live!
In this opening newsletter, I talk a bit about what to expect from buzzed going forward: the type of content Iβll he covering, and how Iβll be approaching each topic.
Regular updates begin next week, and then every Tuesday!
open.substack.com/pub/getbuzze...
07.01.2025 13:24
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