People who have used so-called “classic psychedelics” such as psilocybin or LSD are less likely to report having frequent bad headaches, a new study concludes. The results, authors wrote this month in the Journal of Pharmacology, “add to the literature suggesting classic psychedelics as a possible future prophylactic treatment option for primary headache disorders.” Researchers […]
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Federal Marijuana Trafficking Cases Continue To Decline As State-Level Legalization Expands, New Government Report Shows
Federal marijuana drug trafficking cases are continuing to fall steadily in the era of state-level legalization, a new report from the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) shows. The recently published USSC 2024 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics reveals the continuation of a trend that’s been seen over the past decade, with cannabis-related prosecutions dropping precipitously amid […]
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NY governor signs cannabis farmers market expansion bill (Newsletter: March 24, 2025)
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Federal Judge In Indiana Dismisses Hemp Industry Lawsuit Over Legality Of Delta-8 THC
“That the Plaintiffs have hung their hats on challenging the Official Opinion in federal court is their own cross to bear.” By Leslie Bonilla-Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle A nearly two-year-old legal battle is over—for now—after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit over the legality of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) goods and other low-THC hemp products. Judge […]
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Nebraska AG Warns Of Coming Crackdown On Hemp-Derived Products, Including Delta-8 THC
“We gave them plenty of warning… They have decided not to change. Now criminal prosecutions are on the table as well.” By Aaron Sanderford, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) said Thursday that he is done negotiating with smoke and vape shop retailers he says are breaking state law by selling candy and […]
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Ohio Lawmakers Take Up Bill To Restrict Intoxicating Hemp Product Sales To Marijuana Dispensaries Only
“These rogue shops weigh out cannabis in front of customers with no quality control measures in place.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohioans in the marijuana business, poison control workers and religious organizations testified Tuesday in support of a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and drinkable cannabinoid products. Ohio Senate Bill 86 would […]
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Colorado Bill To Let Doctors Prescribe Psilocybin After Federal Approval Heads To The Governor
The Colorado Senate has passed a House-approved bill that would allow a form of psilocybin to be prescribed as a medication if the federal government authorizes its use. After clearing the House in January, the Senate advanced the measure from Reps. Anthony Hartsook (R) and Kyle Brown (D), as well as Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet […]
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Marijuana ‘Demonstrated Positive Findings’ For Managing Pain In NCAA Athletes, New Research Says
A new presentation reviewing research on student athletes’ use of cannabis finds that marijuana “has demonstrated positive findings as an alternative for pain management among NCAA athletes.” The conference talk, by Jacksonville State University master’s student Aquriya Muller, drew from published studies into marijuana among athletes and for pain management. Notably, the National Collegiate Athletic […]
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New York Governor Signs Bills To Expand State’s Marijuana Farmers Market Program With ‘Pop-Up’ Events
The governor of New York has signed a pair of companion bills into law that build on the state’s marijuana farmers market program, allowing expanded partnerships between licensed cannabis businesses and standalone “pop-up” events. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) gave final approval to the bills from Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D) and Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (D) on […]
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Doctors Group Calls For Decriminalizing Use And Personal Possession Of Psychedelics
A group of physicians who support drug policy reform says in a new position paper that it’s time for states to decriminalize personal use and possession of an array of psychedelic substances. The report from Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR) says decriminalizing use and possession of psychedelics by adults “provides a viable path to […]
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