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Dr. Oz warns about cannabis as alcohol alternative (Newsletter: February

FL legalization signatures zeroed out; MD & HI psychedelics votes; CT medical marijuana in hospitals bill; Study: Cannabis munchies are real 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… Your…

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Taking Cannabis Global: Inside Somai Pharmaceuticals’ Multi-Country Strategy

  In an industry defined by local operators struggling to stay afloat and confined within their borders, Michael Sassano, founder and CEO of Somai Pharmaceuticals, has created a blueprint for scaling cannabis worldwide with pharmaceutical discipline and regulatory agility. With headquarters in Lisbon and operations in 12 countries today, Somai is preparing to reach 18…

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Connecticut Lawmakers Take Up Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Access

Connecticut lawmakers are among the latest in the U.S. to take up legislation to allow medical marijuana use by certain qualifying patients at health facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes and hospices. Members of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Public Health convened to discuss the cannabis bill at a hearing on Monday, taking testimony from…

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Ball Vapes Are the Espresso Machine of Dry Herb Vaporizers

Major breakthroughs in dry herb vape tech have pushed performance to new levels of potency and power. At-home vaporists are experiencing stronger, more flavorful sessions than ever before, and a new level of cannabis extraction has emerged. What Is a Ball Vape?  Ball vapes are a newer type of dry herb vaporizer that can deliver…

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Hawaii Senators Approve Bill To Create Psychedelics Task Force To

Hawaii senators have advanced a bill to create a psychedelics task force responsible for studying and making policy recommendations on providing access to breakthrough therapies such as psilocybin and MDMA. Members of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved the legislation from Sen. Chris Lee (D), with amendments, in a 5-0 vote on Wednesday.…

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Florida Officials Reset Marijuana Campaign’s Signatures To Zero For Legalization

A Florida campaign seeking to put marijuana legalization on the ballot is facing another complication as it continues to litigate the status of its 2026 signature drive. Under a new election law, the hundreds of thousands of signatures activists already collected for this year will not be carried over into the 2028 cycle. Gov. Ron…

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When Beer Beats Weed: Germany’s Cannabis Reform Backlash

More than a decade ago, my fitness coach and friend, Jenny, called me in distress. She had just been attacked and severely beaten by her ex-boyfriend, a member of a German police arrest unit. He had called her to return his apartment keys a few days after their breakup. She waited in the hallway outside…

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Dr. Oz Warns Of ‘Consequences’ As People Choose Marijuana Over

Mehmet Oz, the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), says “there are going to be consequences” as more Americans choose marijuana over alcohol—including problems caused by “high-dose hemp and CBD.” As the Trump administration works to finalize a cannabis rescheduling proposal and prepares to roll out a CBD coverage plan through…

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Maryland Lawmakers Approve Bills To Extend Psychedelics Task Force Through

The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a bill to extend a psychedelics task force through the end of 2027 to develop updated recommendations on expanding therapeutic access to the novel drugs and potentially creating a regulatory framework for broader legalization. Meanwhile, a Senate committee advanced a companion measure with a minor amendment. Just days…

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Scientists Reveal What Types Of Food The Marijuana ‘Munchies’ Make

Getting the “munchies” after using marijuana isn’t just in your head. It’s a real biological phenomenon that could hold important, real-world implications for people suffering from conditions associated with appetite loss, according to a new study that also identified some of the most commonly desired food items while high. Researchers at Washington State University (WSU)…

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