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Industry Cannabis Companies Should Stop Teaming Up With Prohibitionists To Ban Hemp THC Products (Op-Ed)

“Cannabis lobbying groups are arming prohibitionists by demonizing hemp—helping those who have been at war with cannabis for decades… I’ve rarely seen a more self-defeating campaign.” By Aaron Edelheit, Mindset Capital Are cannabis organizations working to advance reform? Or are they arming the very prohibitionists who want to stop all THC commerce? Some regulated cannabis […] The post Cannabis Co…

Industry Puerto Rico Governor Signs Psychedelics Executive Order

“We are moving toward making Puerto Rico a leader in clinical research and opening new opportunities for our patients, researchers, healthcare professionals, and veterans.” By Jack Gorsline, Psychedelic State(s) of America In a significant move aimed at overhauling Puerto Rico’s approach to severe mental health and substance use disorders, Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón (R) signed an […] The post P…

Industry White House Denies That Push To Protect Hemp From Ban Is Aimed At Boosting Business Interests Of Top Trump Staffer’s Family

A top aide to President Donald Trump may have close family ties to a hemp industry executive, but that has nothing to do with the White House’s push to get Congress to delay the planned federal recriminalization of hemp THC products, an administration official says. Meanwhile, several sources told Marijuana Moment that the president himself […] The post White House Denies That Push To Protect Hemp…

Industry Combining THC And CBD From Marijuana Can Improve Dementia Patients’ Quality Of Life, Study Shows

“They were awake, alert, more comfortable and less agitated, and this led to significant improvement in the caregiving quality of life.” By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern New research—which Kentucky participated in as a trial site—shows a combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can help late-stage dementia patients feel less agitation. Dr. Greg Jicha, the […] The post Combini…

Industry Trump White House Drug Official Claims Marijuana Is Killing People, Calling It ‘The Number One Drug Of Addiction’

An official in the Trump administration’s White House drug office claims that “the number one drug of addiction is marijuana”—arguing that it is important to “remember the victims of marijuana, the people who’ve died from marijuana harms.” Roneet Lev, who serves as the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) chief medical officer, […] The post Trump White House Drug Official C…

Industry North Carolina Bill To Ban Hemp THC Products Won’t Get A House Vote Until At Least November

“Folks recognize that the current state of our law is not tenable. There are basically no rules.” By Claire Michal, NC Newsline The North Carolina House of Representatives will not vote on a bill that would ban intoxicating hemp products in the state until November. That’s after hundreds of hemp advocates filled the halls of […] The post North Carolina Bill To Ban Hemp THC Products Won’t Get A Hou…

Industry Marijuana Business Sues New Jersey Officials In Federal Court Over Labor Union Requirements

“Verano did not want any of these terms. Had it been free to do so, it would not have accepted any of them. In fact, it would have signed no [labor peace agreement] at all.” By Sophie Nieto-Muñoz, New Jersey Monitor New Jersey’s mandate that cannabis companies must sign agreements with labor unions is facing […] The post Marijuana Business Sues New Jersey Officials In Federal Court Over Labor Unio…

Industry Boxing And Combat Sports Officials Consider Marijuana Breathalyzer Device For Fighters

A company that makes a marijuana breath testing device is pitching its services to boxing and mixed marital arts (MMA) associations as a way to assess recent cannabis use by fighters. “Combat sports involve split-second decision making, reaction time, hand-eye coordination, balance, situational awareness and athlete safety,” Cannabix Technologies Inc. said in a press release. […] The post Boxing A…