Marijuana Legalization Tied To ‘Significant Reductions’ In Prescription Drug Use, Researchers Find
Legalizing marijuana for adult use is associated with decreased use of prescription drugs for the treatment of conditions such as anxiety, sleep, pain and seizures, according to a new research paper. Several previous studies have identified associations with the enactment of medical cannabis legalization at the state level and reducedContinue Reading
NV officials sued over cannabis status (Newsletter: April 19, 2022)
MA psychedelics decrim efforts; MO legalization deadlines loom; Ben & Jerry’s pushes Senate for marijuana action; Why KY cannabis bill died 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
Delta-9 THC from hemp is legal nationwide. Here’s why and how to find it.
Did you know you might be able to get delta-9 THC gummies even if you don’t live in a state where recreational cannabis is legalized? The post Delta-9 THC from hemp is legal nationwide. Here’s why and how to find it. appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Delta-9Continue Reading
Strains for Taurus season: April 19 – May 20, 2022
It’s Taurus time! Check out which weed strains you should smoke this spring season and the strain you shouldn’t miss no matter what. The post Strains for Taurus season: April 19 – May 20, 2022 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Strains for Taurus season: April 19 –Continue Reading
Leafly rings in 4/20 with the frickin’ NASDAQ bell this year, y’all
Celebrate with us Wednesday on a Livestream from the Nasdaq floor. The post Leafly rings in 4/20 with the frickin’ NASDAQ bell this year, y’all appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Leafly rings in 4/20 with the frickin’ NASDAQ bell this year, y’allContinue Reading
The 4/20 Holiday: Who’s It Actually For?
Cannabis’ journey toward legalization in the US is helpful in understanding the shift taking place around the 4/20 holiday. Although legal marijuana in the US owes an unpayable debt to San Francisco—to the struggles and the activists living in the city, those affected by AIDS and the counterculture warriors whoContinue Reading
Why Kentucky’s House-Passed Medical Marijuana Bill Died In The Senate (Op-Ed)
“It’s a shame that Republican leaders have turned their backs on Kentucky’s farmers and veterans, two Republican-leaning groups that directly benefit from legal cannabis.” By Jim Higdon, Cornbread Hemp Last week, hope died that Kentucky would join 37 other states to legalize medical marijuana with the end of the legislativeContinue Reading
Nevada Police Are Exploiting Marijuana Scheduling ‘Loophole’ To Make Arrests Despite Legalization, ACLU-Backed Lawsuit Claims
A new lawsuit being backed by the Nevada chapter of the ACLU claims that the state’s drug code unconstitutionally continues to list marijuana as a Schedule I drug, enabling police to continue to arrest people over cannabis despite the fact that it’s been legalized for medical and adult use. TheContinue Reading
Even Ben & Jerry’s Is Fed Up With Senate Inaction On Marijuana Legalization
It’s not just traditional advocates and stakeholders who are fed up with Senate inaction on marijuana legalization. Even the ice cream giant Ben & Jerry’s is calling out senators for failing to advance reform. In the run-up to the unofficial cannabis holiday 4/20 on Wednesday, the company is launching aContinue Reading
Missouri Marijuana Legalization Efforts Run Up Against Deadlines For Ballot And In Legislature
“Do we still have time? Yes. I’ve seen bills sail through the process in a week. It really comes down to whether we have the will to tackle it.” By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent With the end of the legislative session only weeks away, and organizers of an initiative petitionContinue Reading