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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is acknowledging that, even as more states have legalized marijuana, youth cannabis use has “declined” over the past several decades. As part of an online quiz on DEA’s “Just Think Twice” platform, the agency asked about a variety of drug trends, including questions about substance use disorder, drug overdose deaths,…
DEA’s New ‘Drug Quiz’ Admits That Youth Marijuana Use Is Read More »
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New congressional cannabis rescheduling report (Newsletter: March 18, 2026) Read More »
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Cannabis is more morally acceptable than gambling, Americans say in Read More »
Congressional researchers are giving an update on the status of the federal-state marijuana law conflict, detailing the limitations of a pending rescheduling action, laying out options for lawmakers to address the issue and noting changes to hemp policy that are set to take effect later this year. Notably, the new report removes language from an…
Congressional Researchers Give Update On Marijuana Rescheduling And Upcoming Hemp Read More »
In their lawsuit, the brewers said they face “potential criminal enforcement actions against them for possessing millions of dollars’ worth of inventory that they bought in good faith before the governor’s veto.” By David Beasley, The Center Square Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) had the legal authority to veto parts of an appropriations bill that…
Ohio Officials Defend Governor’s Veto Of Hemp THC Drink Provision Read More »
A Colorado legislative committee is urging fellow lawmakers to reject a bill that would put a measure on the state’s November ballot asking voters to increase marijuana and alcohol taxes to support mental health treatment. At a meeting on Thursday, the bicameral Capital Development Committee (CDC) took up the proposal from Rep. Bob Marshall (D)…
Colorado Legislative Committee Votes To Reject Bill To Put Marijuana Read More »
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) didn’t waste much time seizing on President Donald Trump’s latest slip-up, when he mistakenly called the Californian “president of the United States” during Oval Office remarks in which the incumbent otherwise disparaged the Democrat. Playing into the gaffe, Newsom said legalizing marijuana was among the “many big announcements” his White…
Newsom Declares That ‘Cannabis Is Now Legal’ After Trump Mistakenly Read More »
Supporters say the psychedelic can help veterans with PTSD and those with treatment-resistant depression. By John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight A synthetic version of psychedelic mushrooms will be legal for use in mental health therapy in South Dakota if it’s approved by the federal government. Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill into law last…
South Dakota Governor Signs Bills To Legalize Synthetic Psilocybin Following Read More »
“All retailers selling intoxicating hemp products should be held to similar high safety standards as cannabis retailers.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Currant For a year, Rhode Island bars and restaurants had the opportunity to secure a license from the state’s former Office of Cannabis Regulation to sell intoxicating THC-infused beverages despite state regulations that…
Rhode Island Officials Support Ban On Serving Hemp THC Drinks Read More »
A new survey conducted by Pew Research examined what is considered “morally acceptable” in 25 countries. From Indonesia to Brazil, from Turkey to the Netherlands, thousands of people were asked about the moral acceptability not only of certain behaviors, but also of their fellow citizens and people from other countries. The survey reveals interesting data on…
Is Weed ‘More Immoral’ than Abortion? Global Survey Ranks ‘Acceptable’ Read More »
