Introduction: A Movement for Access and Dignity This Disability Pride Month, we recognize that in the fight to legalize cannabis, few voices have been as critical – or as underappreciated – as those of Americans with disabilities. For decades, patients living with disabilities and chronic illnesses have stood at the forefront of cannabis advocacy, transforming…
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The Turkish Parliament passed legislation on July 20 that will allow licensed pharmacies to sell low-THC products derived from hemp to medical patients with certain conditions.Although Turkish media outlets referred to the reform as medical cannabis legalization, the new law focuses on expanding the country’s industrial hemp program from cultivation to a full supply chain…
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Australia’s medical cannabis sector is under fire as health authorities ramp up enforcement against what they call “unsafe” prescribing. More than 57 health professionals are facing regulatory action, with another 60 under investigation — many tied to high-volume telehealth models accused of issuing thousands of cannabis scripts with minimal oversight. One practitioner allegedly issued 17,000…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – LAS VEGAS, July 24, 2025 – A recent nationwide survey underscores a compelling truth in the cannabis industry: While there is significant support for the decontamination of cannabis to eliminate harmful pathogens such as mold and bacteria, most individuals are still unaware of how this is achieved and the various technologies behind…
New Survey: 9 in 10 Americans Want Decontaminated Cannabis Read More »
Anti-marijuana group’s anti-rescheduling ad campaign targets Trump; DE legal sales launch; Slovenian cannabis bills; GA hemp & medical marijuana study 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… Before you…
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Cannabis For Parkinson’s Disease? What The Latest Studies Say Parkinson’s Disease is a neurological disorder that affects the part of the brain responsible for different kinds of movement. It’s a progressive brain disorder which occurs when braincells, particularly those involved in producing dopamine, which is responsible for controlling movement, begin to die off. As the…
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This Saturday, August 2nd, marks the 88th anniversary of the signing of the Marihuana Tax Act, the first federal marijuana prohibition law. Since its inception, cannabis prohibition has been predicated on deception, stigmatization, and outright lies. The Marihuana Tax Act was passed in 1937 following almost no legislative debate and over the staunch objections of…
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Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers are taking another swing at passing a bill to legalize marijuana with state-run stores, despite a different version of the proposal being soundly rejected in the GOP-controlled Senate after it passed the House earlier this session. Rep. David Delloso (D) circulated a cosponsorship memo for the legislation on Tuesday, making the case…
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A groundbreaking study from the University of Cambridge has revealed a devastating indictment of our healthcare system’s failure to serve autistic individuals. While autistic people are generally less likely to use recreational substances than the general population, those who do use drugs are nine times more likely to be self-medicating for autism-related symptoms and mental…
When the System Fails: Why Autistic People Turn to Street Read More »
President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters (R)—a vocal proponent of marijuana legalization—to lead the national Republican Party. The president officially endorsed Gruters for chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) in a lengthy social media post last Thursday in which he also endorsed current RNC Chairman Michael Whatley…
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