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“Trump himself has never called for relaxing federal controls on adult-use marijuana.” By Robert A. Mikos, Vanderbilt University Law School Last month, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wrapped up hearings on a long-delayed Biden Administration proposal to reschedule all marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The agency’s proposed rule would move the drug from […] The post Wh…

“They reported decreases in depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms; improved life satisfaction; and improved mental wellbeing.” By Jack Gorsline, Psychedelic State(s) of America Oregon’s state-regulated psilocybin program has maintained a strong safety record while delivering measurable mental health improvements. But an impending financial crisis threatens to dismantle th…

Full-spectrum cannabis oil is associated with “favorable perceived quality of life and sleep satisfaction,” according to a new study of medical marijuana patients. Higher concentrations and longer treatments also seemed to produce “higher odds of better outcomes.” Researchers at State University of Montes Claros conducted a cross-sectional observational survey involving 71 medical patients enrolle…

A bipartisan coalition of members of Congress are pressing President Donald Trump and key members of his Cabinet for additional guidance on how the partial rescheduling of marijuana will affect cannabis businesses and consumers. Among other things, they want to know whether there are plans for Medicare to cover medical cannabis. The administration’s marijuana rescheduling […] The post Bipartisan L…

“Defendants are free to implement the law as they see fit, including accepting applications, holding a lottery, and issuing adult-use recreational and social equity cannabis licenses.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current A federal court order that blocked Rhode Island regulators from awarding cannabis retail licenses is now lifted, clearing the way for a new […] The post Federal Judge Lifts …

“Opposing a workable regulatory structure because it is not comprehensive cannabis reform risks repeating the very piecemeal approach the cannabis sector has spent years criticizing.” By Dawson Hobbs, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America  The cannabis industry has spent years asking Congress for something more durable than prohibition, enforcement discretion and state-by-state improvisation. …

The number of medical cannabis patients licensed for homegrow has increased by more than 1,000 percent over four years. By Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight A South Dakota Health Department official told lawmakers Monday that the number of medical marijuana patients in the state who are licensed to grow medical cannabis at home has grown […] The post South Dakota Sees Surge In Patients Grow…

Participants in a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hearing on the Trump administration’s marijuana rescheduling proposal have filed their final briefs in the proceedings—setting up the judge overseeing the matter to issue his recommendation on the reform. DEA, which is charged with defending the proposed move of cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) […] The post DEA …