A top U.S. federal drug policy official recently admitted that her prior fears that cannabis legalization would lead to an increase in teen marijuana use failed to materialize, saying that reform advocates were “right” about the impact cannabis policy change would have on young people. Nora Volkow, the director ofContinue Reading
Denver voters will soon decide whether to increase the local marijuana tax to fund pandemic-related research. Activists behind the initiative—which would impose an additional 1.5 percent tax on cannabis sales—were cleared for the November 2021 ballot in mid-July. That’s in addition to a separate statewide initiative voters will see onContinue Reading
Adult-use marijuana sales in Illinois exceeded $120 million in August, state officials reported on Thursday. It’s the second highest sales record since the state’s recreational market launched last year and the sixth month in a row that sales surpassed $100 million. Illinois saw $121,933,542 in cannabis purchases last month, withContinue Reading
Sleep (and smoke) in a treehouse, go to cannabis camp, munch out at a potluck dinner, go 420 camping—and more! The post 6 surprising ways to enjoy cannabis in Illinois appeared first on Leafly. Read More: 6 surprising ways to enjoy cannabis in IllinoisContinue Reading
A proposed ballot measure to legalize psilocybin in California would save the state millions in enforcement costs and also generate state and local tax revenue, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) recently concluded. However, the officials also tempered expectations by pointing out that setting up the regulatory scheme for aContinue Reading
A key House committee on Wednesday approved a large-scale defense spending bill that includes report language voicing concern about racial disparities in military drug testing practices and ordering the Pentagon to conduct a review of the issue. Unlike in past sessions, however, lawmakers did not file an amendment requiring theContinue Reading
On Labour Day, weed shouldn’t be work. Quick, easy, discreet—just twist and toke. The post 510 vape cartridges to enjoy Labour Day, without the work appeared first on Leafly. Read More: 510 vape cartridges to enjoy Labour Day, without the workContinue Reading
On Labour Day, weed shouldn’t be work. Quick, easy, discreet—just twist and toke. The post 510 vape cartridges to enjoy Labour Day, without the work appeared first on Leafly. Read More: 510 vape cartridges to enjoy Labour Day, without the workContinue Reading
When it comes to the war on drugs, there’s no need for further research to prove that such criminalization has disproportionately impacted communities of color, a top federal drug official said in a new interview. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Director Nora Volkow has on several recent occasions discussedContinue Reading
NY marijuana regulatory officials confirmed; Senators get comments on cannabis bill; Seattle task force: Decrim all drugs; MA’s $2B in marijuana sales Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function()Continue Reading
