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Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Is Effecting In Treating Methamphetamine Addiction, New Study Says
A new study on the use of psilocybin-assisted therapy to treat methamphetamine use disorder says the treatment “was feasible to implement in an outpatient setting, did not appear to generate safety concerns, and demonstrated signals of effectiveness warranting further investigation.” The report, which has not been peer reviewed, was published by The Lancet as a […]
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Florida Bill Would Expand Medical Marijuana Access By Adding Qualifying Conditions And Allowing Out-Of-State Patients
A new Republican-led bill in Florida is aimed at expanding access to medical marijuana, including by adding new qualifying conditions, waiving fees for military veterans, letting doctors issue recommendations through telehealth and allowing out-of-state patients to participate in the program, among other provisions. The measure, SB 552, was introduced on Friday by Sen. Joe Gruters […]
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Advocates Push Senate To Reject Fentanyl Criminalization Bill That Passed House, Despite Provisions Streamlining Schedule I Drug Research
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ramp up federal criminalization of fentanyl analogues—drawing sharp criticism from drug policy reform advocates, despite certain provisions that were included to streamline research into Schedule I drugs like marijuana and psychedelics. The Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act, or HALT Fentanyl Act, cleared […]
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Washington Bills To Legalize Psilocybin Get Critical Reception During Public Hearings
Legislative committees in Washington State heard testimony last week on a plan to create a regulated system of legal psilocybin services aimed at promoting mental health and wellness. But while some commenters said they supported the proposal, most opposed it as either too lenient or, conversely, too restrictive. Drafters of the bills, SB 5201 and […]
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GOP Congressman Says He’s Hopeful Marijuana Banking Will Get Across ‘Finish Line’ This Session Amid Debanking Debate
A Republican lawmaker says he’s hopeful that Congress will be able to get a marijuana banking bill across “the finish line” this session, arguing that the current barriers to financial services for the industry represent a “second tier” of prohibition. At a hearing before the House Financial Services Committee on Thursday, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) […]
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Pennsylvania GOP Senator Who Supports Marijuana Legalization Says Governor’s Plan Has ‘No Real Path Forward’
A Republican Pennsylvania senator who supports marijuana legalization says the governor’s latest cannabis proposal “undermines” the goals of the reform and has “no real path forward.” While Sen. Dan Laughlin (R) has long advocated for legalization, sponsoring bipartisan bills to end prohibition, he said on Wednesday that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D) budget proposal to enact […]
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Federal Appeals Court Says Constitution Doesn’t Support Taking Guns Away From All Marijuana Users Categorically
A federal appeals court panel has dismissed a three-year prison sentence against a person convicted for possession of a firearm while being an active user of marijuana, ruling that the federal government’s prohibition on gun ownership by drug users is justified only in certain circumstances—not always. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit […]
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GOP senators target cannabis industry tax cuts (Newsletter: February 10, 2025)
Trump budget director: marijuana a “gateway drug”; HI legalization stalls; Rescheduling hearing participant withdraws; IL gov touts $2B cannabis sales 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… Free to […]
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GOP Florida Lawmaker Wonders If State’s Medical Marijuana Program Is ‘Causing More Harm Than Good’
“That doesn’t mean that there are not patients who might massively benefit from this, but we haven’t defined the benefit of this.” By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix With nearly 900,000 registered patients, Florida has the largest medical marijuana program in the country. While campaigning against a proposed constitutional amendment that would have legalized recreational cannabis […]
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