Two major law enforcement organizations have endorsed a bipartisan bill to end federal marijuana enforcement in legal states, a cannabis group whose membership includes large tobacco and alcohol companies announced. The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs (ORCOPs) are both officiallyContinue Reading
A top federal drug official says there is “tremendous excitement” about the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. However, she cautioned that while the treatment option is “very promising,” people should understand that “it’s not magic” and needs more rigorous research. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Director Nora Volkow shared herContinue Reading
Michigan Cannabis Industry, researchers react to proposal that reclassifies Marijuana Image Cannabis News May 24, 2024 Federal regulations that bring extra taxes to marijuana businesses and make it harder to conduct research could soon go up in smoke. The U.S. Justice Department formally moved to reclassify marijuana from a ScheduleContinue Reading
What to know about the push to repeal Boston’s Pot shop buffer rule Image Cannabis News May 24, 2024 Debates on Boston’s Marijuana Dispensary Buffer Rule Intensify as Summer Kicks Off. The unofficial start of summer is upon us, as you can tell by this weekend’s weather forecast and the,Continue Reading
Marijuana use drives up drug test positivity rates in Michigan Image Cannabis News May 24, 2024 Failed workplace drug tests continue to rise in Michigan, largely due to marijuana legalization and normalization. Among all drug categories — marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine and opiates — 6.8% of drug tests taken as aContinue Reading
Beer World plans to open Cannabis store Image Cannabis News May 24, 2024 A dispensary at the beer distributor would need a separate entrance. A beer distributor in Greene County is trying to open a cannabis dispensary. The cannabis store would be owned by Sonny Patel, also the owner ofContinue Reading
Biden helps California move closer to Cannabis cafes Image Cannabis News May 24, 2024 Cannabis Industry Pushes for Amsterdam-Style Cafes in California Amid Federal Policy Shifts. The cannabis industry hopes changes at the federal level will help convince Gov. Gavin Newsom — who stumped for the 2016 legalization push —Continue Reading
Is Marijuana really safer than alcohol? Science weighs in Image Cannabis News May 24, 2024 2024 Farm Bill Amendment Aims to Eliminate Gray Market for Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products. An amendment to the new Farm Bill may put an end to the gray market for intoxicating hemp-derived products, such as delta-8Continue Reading
For the first time ever, New Hampshire’s Senate passed a marijuana legalization measure on Thursday, returning the bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence on recent amendments before it would potentially head to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. Senators have adopted a number of major changesContinue Reading
Cannabis is in and alcohol is out. Is Gen Z driving the change in preference? Image Cannabis News May 24, 2024 DEA Moves to Reclassify Marijuana Amid Increasing Popularity Over Alcohol Among Young Adults. With recreational marijuana now legal in 24 states, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toContinue Reading
