Will Yakowicz

Forbes Staff|Vices

I am a staff writer on the vices beat, covering cannabis, gambling and more. I believe in the many virtues of vices. Previously at Forbes, I covered the world’s richest people as a member of the wealth team. I have been a staff writer at Inc. magazine where I wrote about

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PREMIUMMay 5, 2024

Your Psychedelic Gummy Is Here. (Have A Nice Trip.)

Magic mushroom edibles made with Amanita muscaria are on the rise thanks to a legal gray area. Meet the entrepreneurs bringing hallucinogenic treats to a smoke shop—or mailbox—near you.

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PREMIUMApr 30, 2024

What Rescheduling Marijuana Means For The Cannabis Industry

With the DEA set to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, weed companies will finally get a break from a punitive federal tax rate—and cannabis stocks have already rallied.

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PREMIUMApr 26, 2024

Mike Tyson On Becoming A Heavy Hitter In Weed

The former heavyweight champion and cannabis mogul (with ear-shaped gummies) on how pot changed his life—and the secret weapon that will help him smoke Jake Paul in their fight.

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PREMIUMApr 19, 2024

The Cannabis Civil War: Hemp vs. Marijuana

With federal legalization of pot indefinitely stalled, hemp products have bloomed into a $28 billion gray industry determined to get America high—legally.

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PREMIUMApr 10, 2024

Why The Cannabis Industry Saw 5.4% Job Growth In 2023

After a rough two years, America’s $28-billion legal weed industry saw signs of economic growth—but some mature markets declined.