Top Federal Drug Official Blows Senator’s Mind By Revealing Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Increase Teen Use
A top federal drug official reiterated on Wednesday that adolescent marijuana use has not increased in states that have moved to legalize cannabis, much to the surprise of a GOP senator who said he expected otherwise based on alcohol-related trends. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Director Nora Volkow addressedContinue Reading
How to build a smoking kit for under $50
Breaking: indica has won over inflation and you CAN spark up for under $50. The post How to build a smoking kit for under $50 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: How to build a smoking kit for underContinue Reading
Another Michigan City Approves Psychedelics Decriminalization As Activists Pursue Statewide Ballot Measure
Yet another Michigan city has moved to decriminalize psychedelics like psilocybin and ibogaine as activists continue to pursue a broader statewide policy change to legalize the entheogenic substances through the ballot. The sponsor of the newly enacted local measure gave compelling testimony ahead of Tuesday’s vote, noting that he’s personallyContinue Reading
Utah Governor Signs Bill To Study Use Of Psychedelics For Mental Health Therapy
The governor of Utah on Tuesday signed a bill to create a task force to study and make recommendations on the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs and possible regulations for their lawful use, the legislation’s sponsor told Marijuana Moment. Rep. Brady Brammer (R) first introduced the measure in January, andContinue Reading
50th anniversary of federal cannabis decrim report (Newsletter: March 23, 2022)
RI legal marijuana hearing; TX smokable hemp case at high court; PA psilocybin bill amended; ACLU wants drug decrim in ME 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
Leafly Buzz: 12 hot cannabis strains lighting up March 2022
Brilliant debuts from Alien Labs and Khalifa Kush. Here’s what’s buzzing in the trees. The post Leafly Buzz: 12 hot cannabis strains lighting up March 2022 appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Leafly Buzz: 12 hot cannabis strains lighting up March 2022Continue Reading
Rhode Island House Panel Discusses Competing Marijuana Legalization Proposals From Lawmakers And Governor
A Rhode Island House committee on Tuesday discussed a bill to legalize marijuana in the state, as well as the governor’s separate budget proposal that includes provisions to end cannabis criminalization and create a regulated market. The hearing on the pieces of legislation from Rep. Scott Slater (D) and Gov.Continue Reading
Texas Supreme Court Hears Case Challenging State’s Smokable Hemp Manufacturing Ban
The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments concerning the state’s ban on manufacturing smokable hemp products—the latest development in a drawn-out legal battle on the policy first proposed and challenged in 2020. A lower court determined in August that a proposed ban on the manufacturing and sale ofContinue Reading
Sublinguals are taking Canadian cannabis by storm
Sublingual strips are a hit with cannabis consumers. Have you tried this new kind of oral onset? The post Sublinguals are taking Canadian cannabis by storm appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Sublinguals are taking Canadian cannabis by stormContinue Reading
Maine Should Decriminalize Drugs, Report From ACLU Says
“A majority of people in Maine support removing criminal penalties for those who use drugs. This is a move that Maine is ready for.” By Evan Popp, Maine Beacon Drug decriminalization would lead to far better health outcomes for people with substance use disorder while also saving Maine millions currentlyContinue Reading