Day: November 22, 2024

Ken Paxton sues Dallas over voter-approved amendment to decriminalize marijuana Image Cannabis News November 22, 2024 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the city of Dallas after it adopted a voter-approved charter amendment that decriminalizes possessing less than 4 ounces of marijuana. About 67% of Dallas voters approved PropositionContinue Reading

Federal Govt. Seeks to Downgrade Marijuana’s Classification Despite Mounting Evidence of Real Danger Image Cannabis News November 22, 2024 The federal government is considering a big change for marijuana, by declaring it a far less dangerous drug. The move would be an enormous economic boost for the people who legallyContinue Reading

FDA gives green light to PTSD marijuana study in veterans Image Cannabis News November 22, 2024 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week authorized a long-delayed clinical trial to test whether smoking marijuana can be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. The trial, sponsored by theContinue Reading

Texas AG suing Dallas over marijuana ballot measure Image Cannabis News November 22, 2024 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his lawsuit Thursday against the city of Dallas over a new marijuana ballot measure, arguing it violates state law. The measure prevents law enforcement from making arrests or issuing citationsContinue Reading

Cannabis Worsens Brain Connectivity Deficits in Psychosis Risk Image Cannabis News November 22, 2024 Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced synaptic density, a critical brain connectivity deficit that cannabis use appears to exacerbate, according to new research. The study revealed lower synaptic density linked to social withdrawal andContinue Reading