In a pivotal shakeup that could reshape the future of cannabis policy in the United States, the DEA’s administrative judge who was overseeing marijuana rescheduling has officially retired. This sudden departure leaves the fate of federal cannabis reform in the hands of new leadership appointed under the Trump administration. The now-retired judge played a central …
In a powerful legal decision that could influence cannabis and gun rights nationwide, a federal appeals court has vacated a conviction against a marijuana user for possessing a firearm. The court ruled that the lower court failed to prove the individual’s cannabis use made him a danger to society—marking a major challenge to federal laws …
Appeals Court Overturns Gun Conviction for Marijuana User in Major Legal Breakthrough Read More »
Texas is making headlines again in the cannabis space—this time for a potential statewide crackdown on hemp-derived THC products like delta-8 and delta-9. Governor Greg Abbott, once relatively silent on the issue, has now publicly voiced support for stricter regulations, signaling a sudden and dramatic shift in the state’s cannabis policy. In a special legislative …
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A groundbreaking federally funded study has confirmed what many medical marijuana patients have long known: cannabis can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. The research, backed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, provides the most detailed evidence yet that medical marijuana is more than a cultural shift—it’s a therapeutic breakthrough. The study followed …
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A new study has revealed that psychedelic retreats are having a transformative impact on military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. Participants reported significant improvements in mental health, emotional well-being, and personal outlook—raising new questions about the future of plant-based therapies in mental health care. The research focused on U.S. military …
When Canada legalized marijuana nationwide in 2018, many expected a major shift in consumer habits—especially in the alcohol industry. Would people trade their nightly drinks for THC-infused products? Would bars lose business to dispensaries? A new research review suggests the answer is more complicated than yes or no. Researchers analyzing more than two dozen peer-reviewed …
Did Legal Weed in Canada Cut Alcohol Sales? The Answer Isn’t So Simple Read More »
Pennsylvania is making serious moves toward legalizing adult-use cannabis with a newly introduced bipartisan bill that could shift the landscape of the state’s marijuana laws. The proposal comes as momentum builds across the country for cannabis legalization, and state lawmakers search for new economic solutions. State Senators Dan Laughlin and Sharif Street have introduced legislation …
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Just as momentum was building for federal marijuana reform, a powerful House committee has voted to block efforts to reclassify cannabis. The move comes amid growing pressure to shift marijuana from its current Schedule I classification — a category reserved for drugs with “no accepted medical use” — to a less restrictive status that would …
Congressional Committee Pushes Back Against Marijuana Rescheduling Effort Read More »
Massachusetts is once again putting social equity at the forefront of its cannabis legalization efforts. After being paused for over a year, the state’s Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund is now back in motion, thanks to a renewed vote by the Executive Office of Economic Development. This marks a major step forward in correcting past …
Massachusetts Relaunches Social Equity Cannabis Program After Year-Long Pause Read More »
For over five decades, the University of Mississippi held an exclusive federal contract to grow marijuana for research in the United States. That monopoly has now officially come to an end. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a division of the National Institutes of Health, has terminated its longstanding cannabis production agreement with Ole …
Feds Cut Ties with University of Mississippi After 50 Years of Cannabis Monopoly Read More »
