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📉 Teen weed use hit a 30-year low—dealers go broke.
⚖️ Curaleaf broke its contract with a Michigan grower, then dodged a $31.8M verdict by calling weed "federally illegal." They sell it every day.
This Week in Weed on DNN:
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#ThisWeekInWeed #Cannabis #Curaleaf

Teen Weed Use Down: Dealers Go Broke! - Curaleaf Breaks Contract, Stiffs Grower $31.8M!

📉 Teenage dope dealers are facing layoffs and pay cuts as high school cannabis use hits a 30-year low—and legal cannabis businesses may not be far behind. In this episode of This Week in Weed, your DOPE DEALER looks at the CDC survey showing teen cannabis use at just 12.9% in 2025, New York's lega

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October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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💊 “Trump” ecstasy pills are reportedly circulating in Europe, prompting a warning from Dutch officials over tablets containing high levels of PMMA.

http://youtu.be/A8VS...

The DOPE DEALER tackles a serious harm-reduction issue: what's in your stash?

#TrumpEcstasy #MDMA #PMMA #HarmReduction

Trump Ecstasy is not MDMA! Dutch Warning Sparks Red Alert

💊 New “Trump” ecstasy pills are reportedly circulating in Europe—and Dutch officials have issued a warning about tablets containing high levels of PMMA. In this episode of The Psychedelic Second, your DOPE DEALER takes a satirical look at the bizarre new “Trump ecstasy” trend while highlighting th

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September 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Trying to take a little break and visit Humendo, so my output may be down, but I may just shoot some hash porn, so keep your shirt on.

August 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Eli Lilly just bought ATAI for $2.8 BILLION.

So what exactly did they buy?

🍄 Psychedelic drug development
💊 5-MeO-DMT technology
📈 A battered psychedelic stock
🏦 A Big Pharma-sized opportunity

Will Eli Lilly bring psychedelics mainstream—or lock them up?

August 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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I'm out watching the meteor shower, so not a lot of time to report, but I put a lot of work into this video and want to make sure my newer viewers could check it out. A year later it's no less valid... http://youtu.be/YrGR...

They Want to Control Your Cannabis: The Alcohol Lobby's New Scheme

This Week in Weed: The Dope Dealer breaks down a jaw-dropping new policy memo from the American Beverage Licensees (aka American Booze Lovers) that proposes marijuana products should only be sold by alcohol retailers. That’s right — the same people who’ve been fueling the war on weed for decades now

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August 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM

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I'm out watching the meteor shower, so not a lot of time to report, but I put a lot of work into this video and want to make sure my newer viewers could check it out. A year later it's no less valid... http://youtu.be/YrGR...

They Want to Control Your Cannabis: The Alcohol Lobby's New Scheme

This Week in Weed: The Dope Dealer breaks down a jaw-dropping new policy memo from the American Beverage Licensees (aka American Booze Lovers) that proposes marijuana products should only be sold by alcohol retailers. That’s right — the same people who’ve been fueling the war on weed for decades now

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August 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM

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Psychedelic Guru Alert!

Fatal MDMA Ceremony: Guru Psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Lee Charged with Manslaughter Psychedelic Second

A former psychiatrist and wellness influencer with millions of social media followers is facing criminal charges after the death of wellness entrepreneur Tina Sodhi, who died following participation in what was described as a "Heart Protocol" ceremony involving MDMA, ketamine, and subsequent sauna e

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July 30, 2026 at 4:28 PM

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The DEA moved to Emergency Schedule SR-17018, a remarkable opioid drug developed under an NIH grant, that apparently eliminates the physical symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Watch the DOPE DEALER Deep Dive, http://youtu.be/0N-A..., and take action to save this vital medicine.

The DEA Emergency Scheduled SR-17018 Without Telling Anyone — Stop Them!

In the first DOPE DEALER Podcast, Carly Goebel, Harm Reduction Activist, goes deep on the science and benefits of SR-17018, a remarkable opioid agonist that eliminates the physical symptoms of withdrawal, with no apparent side effects. On July 1st, the DEA moved to Emergency Schedule it, however,

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July 24, 2026 at 3:59 PM

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The DEA moved to Emergency Schedule SR-17018, a remarkable opioid drug developed under an NIH grant, that apparently eliminates the physical symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Watch the DOPE DEALER Deep Dive, http://youtu.be/0N-A..., and take action to save this vital medicine.

The DEA Emergency Scheduled SR-17018 Without Telling Anyone — Stop Them!

In the first DOPE DEALER Podcast, Carly Goebel, Harm Reduction Activist, goes deep on the science and benefits of SR-17018, a remarkable opioid agonist that eliminates the physical symptoms of withdrawal, with no apparent side effects. On July 1st, the DEA moved to Emergency Schedule it, however,

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July 22, 2026 at 9:56 PM

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Colorado tightened its Natural Medicine law.
Oregon ups fees as its psilocybin therapy market struggles.

Why is legal psychedelic access too expensive for the people it's supposed to help?

http://youtu.be/kE1g...

#Psilocybin #Psychedelics #DrugPolicy #MentalHealth #Colorado #Oregon #DrugReform

Colorado and Oregon's Psychedelic Programs Are Collapsing

Colorado and Oregon were supposed to lead the psilocybin revolution—but both states are facing major challenges. Colorado's revised Natural Medicine law has sparked controversy over whether legal access to psilocybin is becoming more restrictive, while Oregon's state-regulated psilocybin program st

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July 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Did you watch the MK Ultra hearings last week?!
Check the DOPE DEALER breakdown on The Psychedelic Second!
http://youtu.be/7O7m...

#MKUltra
#CIA
#LSD
#MindControl
#SidneyGottlieb
#JollyWest
#ChurchCommittee
#DNN
#CharlesManson
#JackRuby

CIA Lied to Congress About MKUltra LSD—New Documents Prove It

MKUltra EXPOSED: CIA Lied to Congress About LSD Mind Control Experiments, Charles Manson, Jack Ruby, and More.. on the Psychedelic Second Did the CIA successfully manipulate memories using LSD and hypnosis? New revelations surrounding MKUltra suggest Congress may have been given altered or incomp

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July 10, 2026 at 3:38 PM

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Did you watch the MK Ultra hearings last week?!
Check the DOPE DEALER breakdown on The Psychedelic Second!
http://youtu.be/7O7m...

#MKUltra
#CIA
#LSD
#MindControl
#SidneyGottlieb
#JollyWest
#ChurchCommittee
#DNN
#CharlesManson
#JackRuby

CIA Lied to Congress About MKUltra LSD—New Documents Prove It

MKUltra EXPOSED: CIA Lied to Congress About LSD Mind Control Experiments, Charles Manson, Jack Ruby, and More.. on the Psychedelic Second Did the CIA successfully manipulate memories using LSD and hypnosis? New revelations surrounding MKUltra suggest Congress may have been given altered or incomp

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July 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM

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LSD on TRIAL!
Beats Ketamine, Psilocybin for Depression!
How is that legal? And who stands to profit?
All on The Psychedelic Second
http://youtu.be/0vYm...

#LSD
#Psychedelics
#Depression
#MentalHealth
#PsychedelicMedicine
#ClinicalTrials

LSD Beats Depression, Ketamine, AND Psilocybin: Definium Stock Takes Off! On the Psychedelic Second

Definium Therapeutics (formerly MindMed) shocked Wall Street after announcing that a single 100-microgram dose of its experimental LSD treatment significantly reduced symptoms of major depression, sending its stock soaring 55% in a single day! The DOPE DEALER notes that Reuters called attention to

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July 2, 2026 at 11:13 PM

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LSD on TRIAL!
Beats Ketamine, Psilocybin for Depression!
How is that legal? And who stands to profit?
All on The Psychedelic Second
http://youtu.be/0vYm...

#LSD
#Psychedelics
#Depression
#MentalHealth
#PsychedelicMedicine
#ClinicalTrials

LSD Beats Depression, Ketamine, AND Psilocybin: Definium Stock Takes Off! On the Psychedelic Second

Definium Therapeutics (formerly MindMed) shocked Wall Street after announcing that a single 100-microgram dose of its experimental LSD treatment significantly reduced symptoms of major depression, sending its stock soaring 55% in a single day! The DOPE DEALER notes that Reuters called attention to

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June 30, 2026 at 11:13 PM

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Readers of my book wonder at how I survived myself,
but my one rule in life is
NO NITROUS IN A MOVING VEHICLE!

To whit, another episode of LICENSE 2 FLY!
(Honestly, I hope this is the last, but I doubt it!)
PLEASE SHARE!
www.youtu.be/zQbu6jA...

June 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM

dope-dealer.com

@thedopedealer.bsky.social

Readers of my book wonder at how I survived myself,
but my one rule in life is
NO NITROUS IN A MOVING VEHICLE!

To whit, another episode of LICENSE 2 FLY!
(Honestly, I hope this is the last, but I doubt it!)
PLEASE SHARE!
www.youtu.be/zQbu6jA...

June 12, 2026 at 5:53 PM

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Pennsylvania moves to ban nitrous sales - www.youtube.com/watc...
Just as I was working on a new episode of LICENSE TO FLY!
(It's all about idiots driving while huffing!)
Look for it later today, or any time at www.DNN.Buzz

Rampant sales of nitrous oxide or "laughing gas" prompts Pa. lawmaker to take action

After a CBS News Philadelphia investigation exposed the rampant sale of nitrous oxide in Pennsylvania smoke shops, a new law is now in the works. For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

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June 12, 2026 at 3:38 PM

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This Week in WEED: Colorado's Contaminated Cannabis, Stiiizy Steals & Sells Data?, Vaping vs Smoking - Check it out on DNN - The DOPE DEALER News Network

www.youtu.be/QRgojhg...

#Stiiizy
#CannabisLawsuit
#DataPrivacy
#MarijuanaNews
#VapeSafety
#CannabisScience
#ColoradoCannabis

June 8, 2026 at 10:35 PM

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This Week in WEED: Colorado's Contaminated Cannabis, Stiiizy Steals & Sells Data?, Vaping vs Smoking - Check it out on DNN - The DOPE DEALER News Network

www.youtu.be/QRgojhg...

#Stiiizy
#CannabisLawsuit
#DataPrivacy
#MarijuanaNews
#VapeSafety
#CannabisScience
#ColoradoCannabis

June 5, 2026 at 10:35 PM

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DNN is excited our start our new series on Nitrous Oxide, LICENSE TO FLY!

Check it out at
http://youtu.be/wxZM...

#laughinggas #nitrousoxide #galaxygas #carcrash

June 1, 2026 at 10:35 PM

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DNN is excited our start our new series on Nitrous Oxide, LICENSE TO FLY!

Check it out at
http://youtu.be/wxZM...

#laughinggas #nitrousoxide #galaxygas #carcrash

May 29, 2026 at 10:35 PM

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DNN IS BACK
Check out THIS WEEK IN WEED

President Trump's Executive Bomber, Buddhist Monks Busted, Maine's Rad Mold Madness

This Week in WEED, we cover President Trump's 420 smoke out, and the implications of moving cannabis to Schedule III. In other news of nugs, 22 Buddhist monks x 5 kg Thai Stick equals BIG BUST in Sri Lanka, and Maine dispensaries selling irradiated moldy weed, with state approval! Welcome to This

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May 8, 2026 at 10:33 PM

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Sunday night I showed the rough cut of DOPE DEALER: A Matter of Dosage to a select audience in Sebastopol. Tuesday, literally across the street, this occurred.
Driver arrested after SUV crashes into Sebastopol building