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Dec 30, 2024, 10:22 am By Ben AdlinCannabis reform has become a global conversation in recent years as attitudes and evidence continue to back a shift away from more punitive, criminal drug policies. And in 2024, a handful of countries—primarily in Europe—began embracing medical and…The Psychedelics Movement Saw Wins And Losses At The Federal And State Levels In 2024
Dec 30, 2024, 8:25 am By Kyle JaegerThe psychedelics reform movement went through a series of ups and downs in 2024, with a mix of victories and setbacks on the federal and state levels. Among the most notable events: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected an application to allow for…Oregon’s Psilocybin Industry Aims To Fine-Tune State’s First-In-Nation Therapeutic Psychedelics System In 2025
Dec 29, 2024, 9:21 am By Marijuana Moment“We know a lot of people are utilizing psilocybin for mental health issues from depression to PTSD, sometimes just for grief.” By Mike McInally, Oregon Capital Chronicle Advocates of psilocybin treatment say 2024 was the year when Oregon’s psychedelic…South Dakota Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Are Going Out Of Business After Voters Rejected Recreational Legalization
Dec 28, 2024, 8:45 am By Marijuana Moment“What we’re seeing is some of these smaller dispensaries closing down, and even potentially some smaller cultivators shutting down.” By John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight The trouble signs started about a year in. B.J. Olson had opened his medical…Marijuana Ballot Measures, New Sales Records And Crackdowns On Hemp: The Biggest State-Level Cannabis Developments Of 2024
Dec 27, 2024, 1:24 pm By Ben AdlinDespite many cannabis advocates’ focus on federal reform in 2024—including around issues such as rescheduling and banking—some of the most impactful movement this year happened at the state level. Voters in a number of states considered legalization…Biden Administration Finally Says American Incarcerated In Russia Over Medical Marijuana Is ‘Wrongfully Detained’
Dec 27, 2024, 12:39 pm By Kyle JaegerThe U.S. State Department has officially designated an American imprisoned in Russia over medical marijuana possession as a “wrongfully detained” person, which is expected to escalate diplomatic efforts to secure his return. For years, advocates and…CBD Is A ‘Promising Candidate’ For Treating Depression With ‘Few Side Effects,’ New Scientific Review Concludes
Dec 27, 2024, 11:14 am By Ben AdlinA new scientific review says there’s “accumulating” evidence that the marijuana component CBD “has antidepressant properties in humans and animals with few side effects” and may also aid in the reduction of inflammation and formation of new brain…Analysts See ‘Sudden Spike’ In Use Of Marijuana As An Alcohol Alternative
Dec 27, 2024, 8:08 am By Kyle JaegerAmericans are continuing to use marijuana as a substitute for other drugs, with analysts reporting a “sudden spike” in the consumption of cannabis as an alternative to alcohol in 2024. An analysis of new survey data from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) that…Kentucky Residents Who Participate In State’s New Medical Marijuana Program Will Be Ineligible To Own Guns, Feds Warn
Dec 26, 2024, 1:46 pm By Kyle JaegerThe federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is warning Kentucky residents that, if they choose to participate in the state’s medical marijuana program that’s set to launch imminently, they will be prohibited from buying or…Retiring Congressman Says Feds Are ‘Trapped In Time’ On Marijuana
Dec 26, 2024, 12:27 pm By Kyle JaegerAs Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) finishes off his final term in Congress, the longtime champion of marijuana reform says his work on the issue was simultaneously one of the “greatest areas of satisfaction” and “greatest disappointments” as cannabis…Tennessee Officials Will Pay $735,000 To Settle Lawsuit Over Seizure Of Legal Hemp Products
Dec 26, 2024, 11:26 am By Marijuana MomentThe local district attorney articulated the position that legal hemp was “the same damn thing” as marijuana, according to the lawsuit. By Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout The state of Tennessee and the city of Spring Hill will jointly pay two businesses…These Were The Biggest Federal And Congressional Marijuana Policy Developments Of 2024
Dec 26, 2024, 11:02 am By Kyle JaegerThe year 2024 saw a hodgepodge of federal and congressional marijuana policy developments—with major news related to the Biden administration’s rescheduling push, modest reform proposals advancing on Capitol Hill and various actions from federal agencies.…CBD Reduces Cravings For Alcohol Among People With Drinking Problems, New Study Shows
Dec 26, 2024, 8:19 am By Ben AdlinResults of a new study indicate that a single, 800-milligram dose of CBD can help manage certain alcohol cravings among people with alcohol use disorder (AUD), supporting the use of the marijuana component as a potential treatment option for problem drinkers.…Federal Agency Honors Hemp Company With Award Recognizing Commitment To Veterans’ Employment
Dec 25, 2024, 11:49 am By Kyle JaegerA federal agency has announced the recipients of an award honoring companies that successfully support military veterans—including a cannabis business that utilizes hemp for building material. In a notice published in the Federal Register on Friday, the U.S.…Researchers Published More Than 35,000 Studies On Marijuana Over The Past Decade, NORML Analysis Shows
Dec 24, 2024, 3:12 pm By Ben AdlinResearchers worldwide published more than 4,000 scientific papers related to marijuana in 2024, according to a new analysis by the advocacy group NORML. It’s the fourth consecutive year see that level of output. All told, since the beginning of 2014, there…Tennessee Judge Pauses Ban On Hemp-Derived Products That Industry Says Could Jeopardize Jobs Throughout The State
Dec 24, 2024, 11:23 am By Marijuana Moment“This injunction prevents immediate harm during the holidays and ensures consumers can continue accessing these hemp products.” By Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout A Nashville judge has temporarily blocked new state product testing rules, scheduled to…Missouri Officials Change Marijuana Microbusiness License Rules To Address ‘Predatory Arrangements’
Dec 24, 2024, 9:35 am By Marijuana Moment“These draft rule revisions should mitigate the ongoing efforts of ineligible entities to acquire licenses by taking advantage of eligible individuals.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announced new…Federal Agency Asks Marijuana Businesses To Complete Survey As It Forms 2025 Focus Groups On Industry Banking Issues
Dec 24, 2024, 9:01 am By Kyle JaegerThe Government Accountability Office (GAO) is convening focus groups comprised of marijuana businesses to better understand their experiences with access to banking services under federal prohibition. With bipartisan cannabis banking legislation dead for the…
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