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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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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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In a controversial decision with statewide—and even national—implications, a Texas appeals court has sided with the state government to overturn a cannabis decriminalization ordinance passed by voters in San Marcos. The ruling blocks the city from enforcing a 2022 ballot measure that would have ended arrests and citations for low-level marijuana possession, directly challenging the …

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In a surprising turn, a group of physicians and medical cannabis advocates has withdrawn a lawsuit that accused the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of stalling and mishandling the marijuana rescheduling process. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2023, alleged that the DEA was improperly interfering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) recommendation …

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A Louisiana state lawmaker has introduced a bold new bill that would launch a pilot program to legalize marijuana in select regions—an approach designed to test adult-use legalization while generating new revenue for the state. If passed, this would mark a major turning point for cannabis policy in one of the Deep South’s most conservative …

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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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Against the odds, the hemp industry saw growth in 2024—even as federal agencies and state governments ramped up efforts to ban popular hemp-derived products like Delta-8 THC. According to a new USDA report, the sector showed surprising resilience during a time when regulation and uncertainty loomed large. The hemp market has faced ongoing challenges, particularly …

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Colorado is once again at the forefront of drug policy reform. A newly filed bill could give the state’s governor the power to issue mass pardons for past convictions related to psychedelics. This marks a major step forward for those who have been criminalized for nonviolent drug offenses tied to substances like psilocybin and mescaline—both …

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A recent push by alcohol retailers to become the exclusive legal sellers of marijuana products has sparked new debates over fairness, control, and the future of cannabis retail. As cannabis laws evolve, so do the power struggles behind who gets to profit from legal access. Here’s what it means for consumers, dispensaries, and the future …

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A new study suggests that individuals who use psychedelics demonstrate significantly higher levels of creativity and originality compared to non-users—and this may be tied to a stronger sense of connection with the world around them. Researchers found that people who regularly consume psychedelics like psilocybin or LSD scored higher on measures of divergent thinking, abstract …

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