Rachelle Gordon

According to the World Health Organization, roughly 400 million people worldwide suffer from alcohol use disorder (AUD). Over 2.6 million deaths are attributed to alcohol every year. Concerns about the negative health effects of alcohol have led many to embrace a zero-proof lifestyle, but AUD remains a serious problem. Fortunately, a new study of cannabis and alcohol addiction may reveal a solution.

Cannabis drinks are exploding in popularity. Whether it’s a shift toward the “ Cali Sober ” lifestyle or simply switching out a beer for a bud-infused brew now and again, sales of THC beverages are climbing across the country. With demand increasing, you may wonder: what’s the most popular weed drink on shelves today?

The cannabis industry has reached a critical point. Despite most states having some form of legal weed and the majority of Americans supporting federal reform, the plant’s Schedule I status continues to cause regulatory and financial headaches. But the government is currently considering reclassifying marijuana, and a decision may come soon—something that could lead to significant changes in the market.

Medical cannabis advocates in the Bluegrass State are celebrating the new year with a touch of green. Senate Bill 47 officially takes effect on January 1, 2025, legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear signed the bill into law in May of 2023, giving legislators ample time to set up the state’s market.

New Year’s Eve is a night known for debauchery. Nowhere is that more evident than CNN. In recent years, news anchor Anderson Cooper and talk show host Andy Cohen have gone viral for their live and (very) tipsy NYE coverage. Perched above Times Square, the buddies take shots with celebrities and count down to midnight. This year, the pair got the inside scoop on famed DJ Diplo’s brand of New Year’s celebration—and surprising no one, it involves psychedelics.

More Americans than ever are working to reduce their alcohol intake. Whether going fully Cali Sober or simply cutting back here and there, booze is seemingly on a downward trend. This is especially apparent during Dry January when people across the country attempt a zero-proof first month of the year.

As legalization spreads, many wonder about the impact of marijuana on mental health. A new study on cannabis induced psychosis has answers.

Federal weed reform has been a hot topic over the last several months. The federal government is mulling reclassifying the plant from its current Schedule I status, something that would ease certain restrictions for legal operators. However, the process hit a major roadblock this week after a federal judge canceled a series of hearings on the subject.

The recent Southern California wildfires have proven to be particularly devastating. At least 25 people have died, thousands of homes are destroyed, and hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced. The local cannabis community has also been impacted, with pot professionals losing their homes and facilities forced to evacuate.

In one of his final acts as Commander-in-Chief, President Joe Biden announced he is commuting the sentences of roughly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders. In a statement from the White House, Biden said the clemency action is directed at people “serving disproportionately long sentences compared to the sentences they would receive today under current law, policy, and practice.”