Epilepsy Patients Who Use ‘Artisanal CBD’ Have Higher Quality Of Life, Study Finds
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News July 27, 2021 0
Epilepsy patients who used nonprescription CBD products reported a higher quality of life and better sleep than patients who did not take the cannabinoid, according to the results of a newly published study in the peer-reviewed journal Epilepsy & Behavior. Patients who used CBD products also better tolerated epilepsy... Read more
Another Top Global Sports Official Suggests Marijuana Penalties For Athletes Should Be Reevaluated
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The rules on marijuana for international athletes “must change,” the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said in a response letter to members of Congress on Friday following the suspension of runner Sha’Carri Richardson over a positive cannabis test. Separately, the White House is now reportedly seeking a meeting with international... Read more
Massachusetts Lawmakers Discuss Bill To Create Psychedelics Legalization Task Force At Hearing
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Massachusetts lawmakers on Tuesday heard testimony about a bill to create a task force charged with studying the implications of legalizing psychedelics like psilocybin and ayahuasca. The legislature’s Joint Judiciary Committee met to discuss legislation from Rep. Mike Connolly (D). While members didn’t vote on the proposal, the sponsor... Read more
FDA Seeks Public Input On Possible Global Kratom Ban After Domestic Scheduling Effort Stalled
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News July 26, 2021 0
A key House committee on Monday cleared a series of cannabis and psychedelics-related amendments for floor votes as part of large-scale spending legislation. That floor action could happen as soon as Tuesday. However, the panel also blocked two measures on housing protections for cannabis consumers that legalization supporters hoped... Read more
Congress To Vote On Marijuana, Psychedelics And CBD Amendments This Week Following Committee Action
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A key House committee on Monday cleared a series of cannabis and psychedelics-related amendments for floor votes as part of large-scale spending legislation. That floor action could happen as soon as Tuesday. However, the panel also blocked two measures on housing protections for cannabis consumers that legalization supporters hoped... Read more
White House Declines To Blame Marijuana Sales For Violent Crime Spike Despite D.C. Police Chief’s Comments
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A key House committee on Monday cleared a series of cannabis and psychedelics-related amendments for floor votes as part of large-scale spending legislation. That floor action could happen as soon as Tuesday. However, the panel also blocked two measures on housing protections for cannabis consumers that legalization supporters hoped... Read more
GOP Congressman Bulldozes Marijuana Grow Sites Along With Police
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News July 24, 2021 0
An amendment to protect all state and tribal marijuana programs from federal interference now has 15 cosponsors after its bipartisan proponents circulated a letter to build support this week. But a Republican opponent of reform is pushing a dueling proposal to end a more modest, longstanding rider that’s provided... Read more
Schumer talks legal cannabis strategy (Newsletter: July 23, 2021)
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News July 24, 2021 0
AOC’s psychedelics amendment; Congressman bulldozes marijuana plants; Vote to federally protect state laws next week; MS medical cannabis negotiations 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. Your support makes... Read more
Congressional Lawmakers Push Marijuana Protections For All States While GOP Member Seeks To End Medical Cannabis Rider
FeaturedMarijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News July 24, 2021 0
President Joe Biden’s pick to head up federal drug policy worked for a major marijuana business last year, according to his financial disclosure reports. Rahul Gupta, the nominee for director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), worked as a consultant to Holistic Industries, a... Read more
Biden’s White House Drug Czar Nominee Worked For A Marijuana Business, Records Show
Marijuana IndustryMarijuana Industry News July 23, 2021 0
President Joe Biden’s pick to head up federal drug policy worked for a major marijuana business last year, according to his financial disclosure reports. Rahul Gupta, the nominee for director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), worked as a consultant to Holistic Industries, a... Read more
