14

Mar

News

UN Drug Commission Moves to Ban HHC, U.S. Abstains From Vote

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The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has voted to place hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) under international control, a move that signals a growing concern over the synthetic cannabinoid’s potential risks.…

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11

Mar

News, Marijuana

Federal Memo Flags Marijuana as ‘Controversial’ Topic Requiring Special Approval

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A leaked internal memo from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has revealed that marijuana is among nearly two dozen topics requiring special clearance before publication. The directive, reportedly from within…

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10

Mar

News

Connecticut Lawmakers Consider Bill To Decriminalize Psilocybin

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Connecticut legislators are weighing a proposal that would soften penalties for psilocybin possession, shifting the psychedelic mushroom from a criminal offense to a civil fine. The bill, taken up by…

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07

Mar

News, Marijuana

Ohio GOP Lawmaker Introduces Competing Bill to Revise Marijuana Law with Softer Changes

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Ohio’s marijuana laws are facing another round of proposed changes, but this time, with a less aggressive approach than the Senate’s sweeping amendment efforts. A Republican lawmaker in the state…

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06

Mar

News, Marijuana

Trump White House Welcomes Proposal on Federal Marijuana Legalization, Activist Says

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A longtime advocate for drug policy reform claims he was invited to submit a proposal on federal marijuana legalization after speaking with a White House official at a recent event.…

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05

Mar

News, Cannabis

Inflation Squeezes Cannabis Consumers: Two-Thirds Cutting Back on Spending

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A new poll reveals that inflation is taking a toll on marijuana users, with two out of three saying they’re spending less on cannabis due to economic pressures. While gas…

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04

Mar

News, Marijuana

Hawaii Senate Approves Bill to Fund Psychedelic Therapy Research

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Hawaii is moving one step closer to embracing psychedelic-assisted therapies as a potential treatment for mental health conditions. The state Senate has approved a bill that would create a special…

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02

Mar

News, Marijuana

Texas Judge Blocks Attorney General’s Bid to Halt Dallas Marijuana Decriminalization

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A Texas judge has denied Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to stop the enforcement of a marijuana decriminalization law that Dallas voters overwhelmingly approved. This decision means the policy remains…

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26

Feb

News

Former U.S. Senator Pushes Arizona Lawmakers for Ibogaine Research, Pledging $5 Million for Psychedelic Trials

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A former U.S. senator is urging Arizona lawmakers to approve a bill funding clinical trials on ibogaine, a psychedelic with potential for treating neurological conditions. If passed, she has pledged…

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