For years, the U.S. hemp conversation has been dominated by CBD, Delta-8, Delta-9, and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. But as federal regulators turn up the heat on intoxicating hemp products, the industry is undergoing a dramatic shift. And surprisingly, the momentum isn’t toward edibles or vape...
Federal lawmakers just approved a new military-funding bill, and hidden inside it is a major disappointment for America’s veterans: VA doctors are still prohibited from recommending medical cannabis, even in states where it’s fully legal. This decision affects thousands of veterans living with chronic pain, PTSD,...
Florida just took a major step toward adult-use cannabis legalization, and the team at Suncoast NORML broke down exactly what happened, why it matters, and what comes next. State officials finally advanced the Smart & Safe Florida legalization initiative to the next stage of review —...
At Chillum, we’re all about honoring the people who built the foundation for today’s mushroom and hemp renaissance. We talk a lot about community, legal innovation, and new research—but none of this modern progress would exist without the chemists, therapists, and thinkers who came before...
As the turkey timer ticks and the doorbell rings, the holiday season often brings joy and togetherness—but it also brings the familiar swirl of stress. Whether you're hosting, cooking, cleaning, or just trying to stay present amidst the bustle, Thanksgiving can sneak up on you...
If you’ve followed the world of wellness, anti-aging science, or biohacking, you’ve probably heard of Bryan Johnson. He’s the founder of Braintree (the company that built Venmo), the creator of Blueprint, and the CEO of Kernel, a company pushing the boundaries of brain-scanning technology. He’s...
In one of the strangest political maneuvers the hemp industry has seen in years, Congress just passed a federal law aimed at banning intoxicating hemp products—but the way it happened is what has people calling it “shady,” “sneaky,” and “undemocratic.” And they’re not wrong. A Hemp Ban...
At Chillum, we’ve always stood for legalization through education – and that means speaking up when Florida’s medical cannabis program is at risk. Recently, our friends at Suncoast NORML aired a powerful episode of their weekly podcast, The Rotation, breaking down one of the biggest controversies...
TAMPA, FL – [Sep 20th 2025] – Ybor City is changing, and Chillum Mushroom & Hemp Dispensary is helping lead the way. Long known as Tampa Bay’s first CBD dispensary and the first legal mushroom dispensary in the United States, Chillum’s Ybor location is now...
Florida’s laws around magic mushrooms (psilocybin / psilocin-containing fungi) are complex, updated recently, and sometimes confusing. This post breaks down where Florida stands now — what’s legal, what’s not — and also what “non-detect tryptamines” are, and how they relate to what Chillum offers. Current Laws...