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FDA Seeks Public Input On Psychedelic Research Involving Ibogaine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public input on how to design research on the potential therapeutic benefits of the psychedelic ibogaine. The agency’s request for information (RFI),...
19 days ago

Growing Number of Physicians Are Issuing Medical Cannabis Authorizations
"As more physicians, nurses, and others integrate medical cannabis into their clinical practices, it is vital that their requisite medical associations, institutions, and educational curricula...
19 days ago
A group of San Diego County residents is suing the County over its newly adopted Socially Equitable Cannabis Program (SECP), alleging that the County’s environmental review and approval violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
A group of San Diego County residents is suing the County over its newly adopted Socially Equitable Cannabis Program (SECP), alleging that the County’s environmental review and approval violated the...
19 days ago
Federal Officials Say Marijuana Industry Tax Guidance Will Be A ‘Priority’ For The Next Year
Federal officials say they will prioritize issuing tax-related guidance for marijuana businesses within the next year in light of the Trump administration’s move to federally reschedule cannabis....
19 days ago
New push to put cannabis on Florida’s ballot (Newsletter: October 5, 2026)
NY hits $4 billion in marijuana sales; VA medical cannabis patient survey; Study: Medical marijuana for autism; NC public cannabis use policy Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in...
19 days ago
Newsweed: France’s Drug Policy Chief Defends Cannabis Prohibition… and Runs Into the Facts
Here’s their article and analysis of the conversation Appearing on DébatDoc, a current affairs program on France’s parliamentary TV channel LCP, Nicolas Prisse — head of MILDECA, the French...
19 days ago
Invest in solar energy and earn $700 a day.
Global energy systems are undergoing a long-term and profound transformation. Climate change and global warming are accelerating the world’s transition from traditional fossil fuels to clean energy...
19 days ago
Advice For Missouri Marijuana Microbusinesses On How Not To Get Scammed When Signing Contracts (Op-Ed)
“The most important protection for Missouri’s newest cannabis entrepreneurs may not be another rule. It may be knowing when not to sign.” By Adrian A. Holguin, CannaShark Consulting via Missouri...
20 days ago
Flight crew member caught smuggling 18 kg of cocaine at Schiphol Airport
Dutch Customs discovered 18 kilograms of cocaine inside the luggage of an airline crew member at Schiphol on Tuesday. The drugs were found during a routine customs check. The crew member was arrested...
21 days ago
Federal Changes Will Put Hemp Industry Operators Out Of Business, Oregon Retailers And Suppliers Say
“The CBD products that people are expecting to be available to give to their dogs for arthritis or to give to their parents because they’re aging and have aches…they’re not going to have access to...
21 days ago
North Carolina Advisory Panel Weighs Cannabis Public Use Policies As Part Of Recommendation To Governor
“We want the public to understand exactly what this means. We don’t want to have to have law enforcement try to guess at businesses, are they public or are they private?” By Clayton Henkel, NC...
21 days ago
Press Release: Curaleaf Marks Seven Years and $600,000 Donated For Breast Cancer Action Month
Good initiative but how about Curaleaf match what their customers give? Curaleaf Marks Seven Years and $600,000 Donated For Breast Cancer Action Month STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 1, 2026 /CNW/ — Curaleaf...
21 days ago
New York Dispensaries Have Sold More Than $4 Billion In Recreational Marijuana Since The Market Launched, State Officials Announce
New York’s recreational marijuana dispensaries have now sold more than $4 billion worth of legal cannabis products, state officials have announced. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) revealed...
22 days ago
Recreational Marijuana Would Be Legalized In Florida Under Two Newly Filed Ballot Measures
Florida activists submitted two new proposed marijuana legalization ballot initiatives to state officials this week. The first measure, from a group called Floridians for Marijuana, would allow...
22 days ago

DEA Judge Puts Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Process on Pause
DEA Chief Administrative Law Judge Derek C. Julius paused the federal cannabis rescheduling hearing this week to consider adding a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report to the hearing....
22 days ago

GOP Senators Want Investigation of Chinese Criminal Ties to American Cannabis and Hemp Industries
Four U.S. Senate Republicans, Sens. Tom Cotton (AR), Pete Ricketts (NE), Susan Collins (ME), and Ted Budd (NC), this week called for an investigation into claims that Chinese criminal networks have...
22 days ago
Virginia Officials Launch Medical Marijuana Patient Survey, Including Questions About How Recreational Legalization Will Impact Them
Virginia regulators are asking patients to complete a “satisfaction survey” about the state’s medical marijuana program. The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) said the questionnaire is...
22 days ago
Medical Marijuana Helps People With Autism Reduce Anxiety And Depression, Government Study Shows
Medical marijuana helps people with autism ease their anxiety and depression, according a new study conducted by state officials in Minnesota. The research, which involved 1,800 patients enrolled in...
22 days ago
GOP senators push probe on cannabis & China ties (Newsletter: October 2, 2026)
Congressional psychedelics report; GA medical marijuana delivery; CA gov signs cannabis edibles & drinks bill; Vets medical marijuana research measure Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s...
22 days ago
Karma Koala Podcast 337: Brett Pollack & Marleen Theunissen – Mpondoland Plug Project. Connecting Rural Communities Into South Africa’s Nascent Cannabis Market Under Law
DOWNLOAD FOR FREE https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/karmakoalapodcast/episodes/2026-10-02T03_11_04-07_00 It’s time to catch up with Brett & Marleen to see how the Mpondoland Plug Project is going a...
22 days ago