Top Federal Drug Agency Cites Marijuana And Psychedelics Research Efforts To Justify Congressional Funding
A top federal drug agency is promoting its efforts to support studies into psychedelics, cannabis and harm reduction programs that it says helps to justify funding levels proposed under the president’s new budget plan. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)—which would be renamed the National Institute on Drugs andContinue Reading
Virginia Lawmakers Don’t Expect Governor To Sign Marijuana Sales Bill
Though a bill to legalize and regulate retail cannabis sales in Virginia has been passed by the legislature and is now awaiting action by Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), supportive lawmakers now say they believe it is unlikely the proposal will become law this session. Reached for comment on Wednesday, theContinue Reading
Best St. Patrick’s Day cannabis strains for 2024 and more
14 expert picks from across the US and Canada. The post Best St. Patrick’s Day cannabis strains for 2024 and more appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Best St. Patrick’s Day cannabis strains for 2024 and moreContinue Reading
Maryland House Approves Bill To Create Psychedelics Task Force To Study Regulated Therapeutic Access
The Maryland House of Delegates has passed a bill to create a psychedelics task force responsible for studying possible regulatory frameworks for therapeutic access to substances such as psilocybin, mescaline and DMT. It would be charged specifically with ensuring “broad, equitable and affordable access to psychedelic substances” in the state.Continue Reading
Psychedelic Use Linked To ‘Lower Rates Of Psychotic Symptoms’ In Adolescents, Study Published By American Medical Association Finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Psychology looked at pairs of twins in an effort to untangle the relationship between psychedelic use and psychotic or manic symptoms in young people, concluding—contrary to popular fears—that use of psychedelics “may be associated with lower ratesContinue Reading
Massachusetts Governor To Pardon Hundreds Of Thousands With Marijuana Convictions
The governor of Massachusetts is moving to pardon “hundreds of thousands” of people with misdemeanor marijuana convictions of their records, in line with President Joe Biden’s push for state-level clemency, she announced on Wednesday. Gov. Maura Healey (D) said she is taking executive action to pardon individuals with simple possessionContinue Reading
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Pass $7 Billion Mark As Prices Hit Record Low
Since Massachusetts first opened its adult-use cannabis market, licensed retailers have sold more than $7 billion in legal medical and recreational marijuana, according to numbers from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). The price per gram of legal marijuana, meanwhile, continues to fall to record lows. The sales milestone—roughly $7.05Continue Reading
Minnesota regulators announce plan to crack down on illegal Cannabis sales
Minnesota regulators announce plan to crack down on illegal Cannabis sales Image Cannabis News March 13, 2024 The Office of Cannabis Management has received complaints about illegal sales. Minnesota regulators announced Tuesday they will be cracking down on retailers who sell illegal cannabis flower ahead of the launch of theContinue Reading
Ohio home to first accredited Cannabis-focused school
Ohio home to first accredited Cannabis-focused school Image Cannabis News March 13, 2024 The Buckeye State can boast about being first in the nation on many things. The first cash register was used in Dayton in 1879. Oberlin College became the first interracial and coeducational college in 1833. The firstContinue Reading
Lawmakers, trying ‘to wrest back a little’ control on Cannabis, plan fixes to CT law
Lawmakers, trying ‘to wrest back a little’ control on Cannabis, plan fixes to CT law Image Cannabis News March 13, 2024 Connecticut Legislators Ponder Regulation of THC-Infused Beverages Amid Evolving Marijuana Market. Connecticut legislators are concerned about regulating THC-infused beverages. Using CBD as a cooking ingredient became a national foodContinue Reading