Journalist Erica Rex urges caution: psychedelic states can open trauma and power imbalances. Here’s what ethical care, safety, and patient-centered practices should look like in the DMV.

A new federal push to speed psychedelic therapies highlights ibogaine and VA trials, but funding cuts, workforce gaps, and ethics could slow real-world access.

A new documentary spotlights ketamine-assisted therapy for firefighters and raises hard questions about evidence, ethics, and how advocacy should meet science.

Athletes report flow, less pain, and sharper focus on mushrooms, LSD, and ketamine—but the science is thin. Here’s what research suggests, key risks, and DMV-specific guidance.

A new toolkit from the American Council of Cannabis Medicine aims to brief lawmakers on patient-first standards, research access, and compliance—shaping delivery rules next.

A close look at new research on psychedelics, authoritarian attitudes, and what an April executive action could mean—plus why DMV cannabis rules are a separate lane.

A free, 21+ farm gathering returns to West Cape May with vendors, demos, and a live stream—showing how community cannabis culture evolves beyond the dispensary.

DoubleBlind spotlights allegations around a 5‑MeO‑DMT “toad medicine” facilitator. Here’s why consent, training, and ethics matter—and how the DMV can respond.

A federal appeals court left the Attorney General’s limited Schedule III move in place as Congress bickers over hemp. Here’s what DMV delivery operators and consumers should watch now.

Discover the legal battles, scientific testing disputes, and regulatory developments surrounding the Church of Sacred Synthesis sacrament.

New federal signals and Big Pharma interest set the stage as Horizons comes back to New York. Here’s what DMV residents should watch, and how policy, access, and culture may evolve next.

A Brazilian team reported caregiver-rated improvements after individualized full-spectrum cannabis extracts in 20 ASD patients, with small-sample limits and no control group.

New FBI uniform crime data compiled by NORML reveals that the risk of marijuana arrest across the US remains overwhelmingly dictated by location.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB 2249 into law, banning bubble letters, cartoons, and kid-friendly designs on cannabis products by 2028.

An in-depth look at Bulgarian artist Zdravko Zdravkov's vintage digital collage work, showcased by Cannabis Now and framing modern weed culture.

DC launched the MyABCA portal on August 19, 2026, for medical cannabis patient and caregiver registration, renewals, and non-resident scheduling. Here is how to use it, step by step. This article was researched and written with AI assistance by the Bud Lords AI Newsroom.

Maryland county officials gathered at the MaCo Ocean City Conference to discuss the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund and its impact on local cannabis markets. Here is what matters for DC, MD & VA consumers. This article was researched and written with AI assistance by the Bud Lords AI Newsroom.

Maryland's MCA is requiring ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for cannabis testing labs, raising the bar on product safety across the state. Here is what it means for consumers ordering cannabis in DC, MD & VA. This article was researched and written with AI assistance by the Bud Lords AI Newsroom.

The DMV marijuana landscape is constantly evolving. This 2026 update covers the most important news from Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia for cannabis consumers and professionals.

Everything you need to order cannabis online in Washington DC and across the DMV. Understand Initiative 71, the gifting model, DC and state laws, product types, and how Bud Lords delivers flower, edibles, and concentrates to your door.