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Drugs

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Marijuana

Arizona study of ‘Jedi Mind Fuck’ mushroom to start by end of year

By TJ L'HeureuxOctober 31, 2025

The study, the first in the nation to study the effect of whole mushrooms on PTSD, won FDA approval.

A marijuana plant
Marijuana

3 Arizona weed strains recalled for fungus and lead contamination

By TJ L'HeureuxOctober 29, 2025

If you bought flower from the affected strains, the Arizona Department of Health Services says you should destroy it.

arizona attorney general kris mayes holds up THC-infused products that she said are being illegally sold
Marijuana

Mayes’ crackdown on hemp THC products ‘just about killed’ one shop

By TJ L'HeureuxOctober 24, 2025

A judge and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes say hemp-derived THC products are illegal if sold outside dispensaries.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Op-ed: Arizona cops’ ‘green labs’ could be a problem if not done right

By Marc LamberOctober 9, 2025

Arizona police want to get people high to be able to spot impaired driving. There are potential pitfalls.

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Marijuana

Arizona researchers can now apply for $5M to study psychoactive drug

By TJ L'HeureuxOctober 8, 2025

Lawmakers set aside the money in the state budget to study ibogaine, which may help treat PTSD and other ailments.

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Politics & Government

He’s Tucson’s ‘mushroom man.’ The feds may deport him over paperwork

By Stephen LemonsOctober 7, 2025

Hernan Castro has a big following among Arizona mushroom enthusiasts. He’s been in federal lockup since late May.

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Arizona weed poised to thrive if marijuana rescheduling happens

By Morgan FischerSeptember 30, 2025

A new study says that Arizona cannabis could be popular across the U.S. if interstate commerce is ever allowed.

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