Chad Lozano 7/23/25 Chad Lozano 7/23/25

Inflated, Inconsistent, and Ignored: The Real State of Cannabis Testing

Cannabis testing isn’t just flawed—it’s often manipulated. With inflated THC numbers, uneven lab practices, and low accountability, the system fails consumers and punishes honest operators. Until we study the plant deeper and set real standards, this problem isn’t going away.

Chad Lozano 4/25/25 Chad Lozano 4/25/25

Federal Court Dismisses Cannabis Insurance Lawsuit in New Mexico

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit in New Mexico that sought to require insurance companies to cover medical cannabis for behavioral health treatment, reinforcing the conflict between state legalization and federal prohibition. The case, led by Ultra Health and several patients, argued that state law mandates coverage, but the court ruled that federal law—under which cannabis remains a Schedule I substance—takes precedence.

Chad Lozano 4/8/25 Chad Lozano 4/8/25

Governor Signs HB 10: Cannabis Enforcement Bill Raises Support—and Skepticism—in New Mexico

Many are excited for this huge change, while others remain skeptical.

Chad Lozano 3/31/25 Chad Lozano 3/31/25

Same Struggles, Different Substance: What Alcohol Can Teach Us About Cannabis Regulation

Cannabis and alcohol are very different substances, but the way we’re handling cannabis today is repeating the same regulatory mistakes we made with alcohol.