For many, the cannabis policy reform movement is rooted in the quest for personal liberty. Legalization isn’t just about getting high; it’s about being able to live your life the way you want to live it. In too many places, however, the legalization of cannabis does not include the freedom to grow the plant. Instead,…
Is Cannabis Really Legal If You Can’t Grow Your Own Read More »
“Cannabis is dangerous.” “Weed leads you to other drugs.” “Marijuana opens the door to harder substances.” How many times have we heard these claims, without clear support or solid scientific evidence behind them? Too many to count, right? Now, a study backed by the Japanese government itself is using hard data to dismantle one of…
Japanese Study Busts the ‘Gateway Drug’ Myth, With Gov’t Support Read More »
The Texas Senate has now formally pass a bill that would outlaw consumable hemp products with any detectable amount of THC—even as the governor, who recently vetoed similar legislation during the regular session, continues to call for the state to regulate rather than ban the products outright. Senators voted 21–8 to approve SB 5, from…
Texas Senate Passes Bill To Criminalize Most Consumable Hemp Products, Read More »
The old stereotype of the lazy, unmotivated stoner is officially dead. A new poll from NuggMD has delivered a devastating blow to prohibition propaganda by revealing that 54% of cannabis consumers report that marijuana use has had a positive impact on their careers – including 28% who describe that impact as “very positive.” Only 10%…
The Cannabis Career Catalyst: How Marijuana Users Are Outperforming Their Read More »
AG Bondi on marijuana user gun rights; FDA head links cannabis to psychosis; Fed report: Youth use stable as legalization spreads; MA psychedelics 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…
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A prominent marijuana prohibitionist group is rolling out a six-figure ad campaign directed at President Donald Trump, urging him not to move forward with cannabis rescheduling. Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) Action is behind three 30-second TV ads that claim rescheduling would empower Chinese cartels, normalize marijuana use and undermine the administration’s “Make America Healthy”…
Anti-Marijuana Group Rolls Out TV Ad Campaign Urging Trump Not Read More »
Lawmakers in Slovenia have introduced new legislation to legalize recreational cannabis—allowing possession, home cultivation and sharing among adults in the country. The adult-use measure comes as a lawmakers continue to advance a separate medical marijuana legalization proposal despite recent pushback from the National Council. “And we have it! Almost,” Sara Žibrat, a member of the…
Slovenian Lawmakers File Bill To Legalize Marijuana For Adults As Read More »
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: Texas MMJ Bill Hits Senate Snag A sweeping medical marijuana expansion bill in Texas is facing rewrites after passing…
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Do you want to become the next expert in the cannabis industry? If so, you’re not alone. With the rapid expansion of legalized cannabis across the United States, the demand for skilled professionals in cannabis biology, chemistry, business, medicine, policy, and law has never been greater. Yet, one essential question remains: how do aspiring professionals…
Degrees, Certificates, and the Future of Industry – Cannabis & Read More »
On April 29th-30th, 2025, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) held its flagship event at the Estrel Berlin, Germany’s largest hotel and conference center. The event proved to be nothing short of electric, and it was ICBC’s biggest and best event to date. Interest in the emerging global cannabis industry, particularly in Germany and Europe,…
Excitement Level At ICBC Berlin Demonstrates Surging Interest In The Read More »
