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Houston Mayor Points to DA as Cannabis Arrests Spike
Houston Mayor John Whitmire pointed to Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare as the reason cannabis arrests have spiked during his tenure, according to comments to reporters outlined by Houston...
about 1 month ago
Karma Koala Podcast 334: Avis Bulbulyan Siva (CA): The Curaleaf Aurora Hostile Takeover “It Is A Smart Play Off A Week Target….. And In The End A European Medical Market Play”
DOWNLOAD FOR FREE AT PODOMATIC https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/karmakoalapodcast/episodes/2026-09-17T00_04_10-07_00 As the Curaleaf hostile gets ever more heated See yesterday’s press release...
about 1 month ago
Cannabis Isn’t for Everyone, And Neither Is Alcohol—But Only One Can Still Get Me Arrested (Op-Ed)
“Cannabis is not for everyone. Adults should still have the freedom to decide whether it is right for them—just as they may decide whether to drink alcohol, take a prescribed medication or use...
about 1 month ago
Michigan Marijuana Industry Group Endorses GOP Governor Candidate Who Pledged To Cut New Wholesale Tax
A trade association that represents marijuana businesses in Michigan is endorsing the Republican candidate in the state’s gubernatorial election in November, calling him “the clear choice” due to his...
about 1 month ago
NORML Op-Ed: Calling Out the New York Times’ Alarmist Cannabis Coverage
The New York Times is setting its sights on cannabis, again. The post NORML Op-Ed: Calling Out the New York Times’ Alarmist Cannabis Coverage appeared first on NORML.
about 1 month ago
Virginia Releases Draft Rules for Adult-Use Cannabis Market
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) released its draft regulations last week for the state’s adult-use cannabis industry, Virginia Business reports. Virginia lawmakers reached an agreement...
about 1 month ago
Minnesota Passes $250 Million in Cannabis Sales Since Adult-Use Legalization
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on Tuesday announced the state has surpassed $250 million in cannabis sales since the adult-use market launched last year. The total includes...
about 1 month ago
Germany’s Sixth NpSG Amendment — and the 0.3 % That Means Three Different Things
English-language coverage of Germany’s move against semi-synthetic cannabinoids largely stops at June 2024. It should not. On 2 December 2025 a second amending regulation closed the gap the first one...
about 1 month ago
Supreme Court Asked To Overturn Marijuana Business Licensing Laws That Favor In-State Residents
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to resolve a split among lower courts about whether state marijuana business licensing systems can discriminate against out-of-state residents. The operator of...
about 1 month ago
House Passes Bill Requiring Feds To Track Testing For Marijuana And Other Drugs In Hospital Emergency Rooms
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study how prevalent drug testing for marijuana, fentanyl and other drugs is in...
about 1 month ago
Americans don’t think cannabis is dangerous, new poll shows (Newsletter: September 16, 2026)
FDA psychedelics hearing; Union opposes MA anti-marijuana measure; MN cannabis sales totals; DEA as marijuana regulator; Federal botanical drugs bill Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s...
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Article: The Cost of Standing Still: How Peru Is Losing the South American Industrial Hemp Race
The Cost of Standing Still: How Peru Is Losing the South American Industrial Hemp Race Author: Raúl Injoque, PhD Peru is famous around the world as an agricultural miracle. Thanks to great weather,...
about 1 month ago
Public Testimony Against Rising Psilocybin Fees in Oregon
Public Testimony Against Rising Psilocybin Fees in Oregon Link to the story below Key Insights from FDA’s Psychedelic Drug Hearing The first of two public hearings on proposed rules will begin...
about 1 month ago
How To Build Healthy Boundaries For Long-Term Recovery
We often think of recovery as something we have to give things up for, but it is also about building. In addition to developing healthier behaviors and lifestyle patterns, one of the most valuable...
about 1 month ago
Canna Country #26 in Southern Humboldt: The Ocimene Queen of Canna Country Farms
We head to Canna Country Farms in Humboldt for Legendary Strains to discover the Ocimene Queen herself, Canna Country #26. The post Canna Country #26 in Southern Humboldt: The Ocimene Queen of Canna...
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10-Year Study: Back Pain Patients Report Sustained Improvements, Decreased Reliance on Pharmaceuticals Following Medical Cannabis Treatment
“Medical cannabis therapy was associated with reductions in opioid use (− 89.8 percent), pain intensity (− 84.2 percent), and functional disability (− 30.4 percent)." The post 10-Year Study: Back...
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Most Americans Don’t Think Marijuana Is Very Dangerous Or That It Leads To Use Of Other Drugs, New Poll Shows
Only about a third of Americans think marijuana is dangerous, and less than half still believe the “gateway theory” that using cannabis makes people significantly more likely to try more dangerous...
about 1 month ago
DEA Is Taking On The Role Of Marijuana Regulator Under Trump’s Rescheduling Move (Op-Ed)
“The cannabis industry spent years pursuing federal legitimacy. What operators are now discovering is that legitimacy often comes with regulation.” By Joshua S. Bauchner and Marky Suazo, Mandelbaum...
about 1 month ago
New Congressional Bill Could Boost Development Of Plant-Based Medicines, Including Those Derived From Cannabis Or Psychedelics
“The purpose is to turn up the heat and get resources to develop these more natural options that could be very important.” By Jack Gorsline, Psychedelic State(s) of America As cannabis rescheduling...
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NECANN Brings the Garden State Back to the Boardwalk
New Jersey’s cannabis market has moved past its awkward adolescence, and the deal flow has gotten serious enough that being in the room actually matters. The annual meeting of that market returns to...
about 1 month ago