A majority of Americans believe regular alcohol consumption is more harmful than regular marijuana use, according to a new poll. Even so, more adults say they personally prefer drinking alcohol to consuming cannabis despite the health risks. The survey from YouGov asked a series of questions about the two substances, one of which is federally […]
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There’s Plenty Of Evidence Medical Marijuana Can Treat Female Orgasm Difficulty, So Why Are Some States Saying No? (Op-Ed)
Some states “appear to be holding it to a higher standard than other conditions, revealing a potential bias against women.” By Dr. Suzanne Mulvehill, Women’s Cannabis Project While numerous studies have consistently shown that cannabis can treat female orgasm difficulty/disorder, also known as FOD, so far only a few states have recognized it as a […]
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New York Senators Approve Bill Protecting Medical Marijuana Patients From Eviction
New York senators have approved a bill to expand housing protections for registered medical marijuana patients, aiming to prevent evictions based solely on their lawful use of cannabis. While the state’s marijuana laws already include anti-discrimination protections for legal consumers, the bill from Sen. James Sanders (D) would explicitly codify that landlords cannot evict tenants […]
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Feds put cannabis on controversial topic list for cancer researchers (Newsletter: March 11, 2025)
NM medical marijuana worker protections; CT psilocybin; PA legalization; Cannabis company lawsuit against GOP dismissed; Study: Marijuana for pain Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before you dig […]
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Federal Memo From National Cancer Institute Lists Marijuana As ‘Controversial ‘Topic That Needs Special Approval Before Publication
“Marijuana” is one of nearly two dozen “controversial or high-profile topics” that staff and researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are required to clear with higher-ups before writing about, according to a newly leaked memo from within the federal agency. The government directive puts marijuana and opioids on a list along with vaccines, COVID-19, […]
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Alabama Court Ruing Finally Unblocks State’s Medical Marijuana Business Licensing Process
“Today, we have hope for those patients—hope that we can proceed with our hearing process and get those products into their hands.” By Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on Friday overturned a temporary restraining order (TRO) that had blocked the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) from issuing business licenses for […]
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Florida Judge Dismisses Marijuana Company’s Defamation Lawsuit Against State Republican Party Over Legalization Campaign
A Florida judge has dismissed a cannabis company’s lawsuit against the state Republican Party over last year’s failed constitutional amendment that sought to legalize adult-use marijuana. Trulieve, which spent nearly $100 million trying to pass Amendment 3, filed a defamation suit against the party ahead of November’s election, alleging the GOP knowingly deceived voters about […]
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GOP Pennsylvania Senator Says Legalization Is ‘The Most Conservative’ Approach To Marijuana As He Finalizes Reform Bill
A Republican Pennsylvania senator is defending the push to legalize and regulate marijuana, calling it “the most conservative stance” on the issue. In an interview with CBS 21 News that aired on Sunday, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R) talked about his efforts to end prohibition in the state, which would be achieved through a forthcoming bill […]
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New Mexico House And Senate Lawmakers Approve Bills To Strengthen Employment Protections For Medical Marijuana Patients
Another New Mexico House committee has passed a bill that would further protect medical marijuana patients in the state from being penalized at work for off-duty use of cannabis. And a Senate companion version of the legislation also moved through a panel in that chamber. On Friday, the House Judiciary Committee approved the proposal from […]
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Marijuana Offers Hope For Treating Chronic Pain And Reducing Use Of Other Medications, New Study Shows
Marijuana and its cannabinoid components may be useful treatments for various types of chronic pain, in some cases helping to reduce the use of other medications, according to a newly published scientific review. The paper also says select mixtures of cannabinoids could help minimize undesirable effects of cannabis, such as the psychoactivity of THC. Published […]
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