Healthcare

Psychedlics Legalization

Colorado House Approves Psychedelics Bill Allowing Pardons and Expanding Data Tracking

Colorado lawmakers have approved a groundbreaking bill that would allow pardons for certain psychedelics-related offenses and create a data tracking system to better understand the impacts of psychedelic reform. The legislation, which already passed the Senate, now heads to Governor Jared Polis for his signature. The bill is designed to build on Colorado’s voter-approved psychedelic …

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Medical Marijuana

Study Finds More Medical Marijuana Doctors in Areas with Higher Veteran Populations

A new federally funded study reveals a strong connection between veteran populations and access to medical marijuana doctors. Researchers found that areas with more veterans tend to have a higher number of physicians registered to recommend medical cannabis. The study suggests that as the need for alternative treatment options grows among veterans, the healthcare system …

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Medical Marijuana

Florida Moves to Waive Medical Marijuana Card Fees for Military Veterans

In a powerful show of bipartisan support, the Florida House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill that would make medical marijuana cards free for military veterans. The move is a major step toward expanding affordable healthcare options for those who have served the country, especially veterans struggling with chronic pain, PTSD, and other service-related …

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Medical Marijuana

Rhode Island Lawmakers Push for Medical Marijuana Access for Terminally Ill Patients

Rhode Island lawmakers are moving forward with a new bill that would require healthcare facilities to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana. The proposed legislation represents a growing recognition that patients facing end-of-life conditions deserve full access to all available treatments—including cannabis. Under current law, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities in …

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Marijuana Legalization Study

Study Finds Legalizing Marijuana Increases Use—but Decreases Problematic Misuse

A new study from the American Medical Association (AMA) is challenging some long-standing fears around cannabis legalization. The research shows that while marijuana use has gone up in states that legalized it, problematic or harmful misuse has actually declined. This unexpected result offers powerful new evidence in favor of thoughtful, regulated legalization. The study tracked data over …

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Psilocybin Legalization

Iowa House Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Use of Psilocybin

In a bold move that signals a shift in drug policy for the Midwest, the Iowa House of Representatives has passed a bill that would legalize the medical use of psilocybin—the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms. If the bill becomes law, Iowa would join a small but growing number of states creating legal pathways to …

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Marijuana Legalization

Legalizing Marijuana Could Help Fight Fentanyl Crisis, Says Pennsylvania Lawmaker

A Pennsylvania state representative is making headlines for connecting two of the most pressing drug policy issues in America today: marijuana reform and the fentanyl overdose crisis. Rep. Christopher Rabb recently stated that legalizing cannabis could play a key role in reducing fentanyl poisonings and saving lives—especially in communities hit hardest by the opioid epidemic. …

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CBD Autism

New Study Finds CBD Provides Significant Benefits for Young Autism Patients

A groundbreaking new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has found that cannabidiol (CBD) can offer meaningful therapeutic benefits for children and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research highlights CBD’s potential to improve behavioral symptoms, ease anxiety, and enhance daily function in individuals with moderate to severe autism—without the …

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Psychedelics Reschedule

Nevada Senate Calls on Congress to Reschedule Psychedelics and Expand Research

Nevada is stepping up as a national voice for psychedelic reform. In a bold move, the state’s Senate just passed a joint resolution urging Congress to reschedule psychedelics and remove the roadblocks to researching their medical potential. This comes amid growing public interest and scientific backing for psychedelic-assisted therapies. The resolution calls on the federal …

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Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Research

Hawaii Moves Forward with Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Research

The Hawaii House of Representatives just passed a bill to create a new research program studying psychedelic-assisted therapy. This move could open the door to new treatments for mental health conditions and shows how states are rethinking plant medicine. Let’s dive into what this means for the future of health, wellness, and cannabis culture. Hawaii …

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