A group of lawmakers and marijuana reform advocates is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case that challenges the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) classification of marijuana as a Schedule I substance. This is...
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has proposed new guidelines for hair drug testing of federal employees last week in a move described by critics as discriminatory against people of color. SAMHSA,...
“The use of vegetable oils may seem insignificant today. But such oils may become in course of time as important as petroleum and the coal tar products of the present time.” (Rudolf Diesel, 1912, Historical...
Marijuana possession arrests in the state of Texas dropped 30% in 2019 compared to the previous year, according to data recently released by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Texas legalized hemp last year,...
Twitter has partnered with the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to raise awareness about substance abuse when people search for marijuana on the platform. According to a report from Marijuana Moment released...
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved a bill this week that seeks to improve and accelerate research on medical marijuana in the United States. The Medical Marijuana Research Act, introduced by Representative Earl...
Contemporary science is actively investigating the relationship between CBD and irritable bowel syndrome, and the results of multiple studies show that CBD has great potential for treating symptoms of IBS. Besides the diminishment of IBS’...
Seven people were shot dead this week in the small town of Aguanga, California, where police discovered a large illegal cannabis growing operation. All seven of the victims were Laotian, while over 20 people appeared...
Two congressmen have introduced a bill that would allow cannabidiol (CBD) and other hemp-derived products to be sold as dietary supplements in the U.S. as manufacturers still await federal regulation regarding the use of CBD...
Ontario is on pace to see 40 new pot shops licensed this fall as the province’s cannabis retail store regulator announced it is doubling the number of licenses it issues. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission...
Half of the money spent on cannabis research in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom is directed toward exploring the potential dangers of marijuana use, according to new analysis. Behind the analysis is...
Weedmaps has produced a new three-part docuseries on cannabis legalization in California, now available on the Weedmaps website. California is the largest legal marijuana market in both the United States and the world. The state...
A newly-released survey revealed older U.S. citizens are increasingly using cannabis regardless of the plant’s legal status, suggesting a nationwide shift in their attitude toward cannabis. The survey, which was conducted by telephone over the...
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a bill to legalize marijuana at the federal level in three weeks, according to the Democrats’ latest legislative agenda, which confirmed earlier reports. First reported by Politico,...
A new poll revealed that esports, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and racing fans are the most likely cannabis and CBD consumers of all sports fans. Conducted by Morning Consult, the survey looked at 1,269 sports...
A company in New Zealand has developed the world’s first hemp-based meat, which it plans to roll out as a sustainable alternative to meat as early as next year. Sustainable Foods is a producer of...
As an increasing number of states legalize weed, the U.S. cannabis testing market is projected to reach $1.2 billion by 2026, a new report from Global Market Insights said. According to the report, this growth...
Cannabis lovers have been lining up outside of Illinois’ dispensaries this week as, for the first time in its history, the High Times Cannabis Cup is including the general public in the judging process. Those...
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) managed to secure $30 million in donations as part of its effort to complete the phase 3 trials for an MDMA-based drug that could be used in the...
President Donald Trump is concerned cannabis legalization measures in several states on the November ballot could hurt his re-election chances, as well as those of fellow Republicans seeking political office this fall. Voters in Arizona,...
After the COVID-infused spike, the demand for toilet paper is hopefully back to its rational limits. Perhaps now is the time to talk about alternatives – hemp! The most frequent question the NRDC (The Natural...
One Colorado dispensary welcomed the state’s first marijuana vending machines last week, a practical solution for customers looking to minimize contact with other people during the coronavirus pandemic. The AI-powered weed vending machines can hold...
Cannabis use during employees’ free time doesn’t affect performance during office hours, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the San Diego State University and Auburn University in Alabama. As an increasing number...
Less than a fifth of patients believe their doctors are a good source of information regarding cannabis, the results of a new survey revealed. Published in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, the...
First, there were no cannabis events. Then came concerts with weed. Now there’s a cannabis event happening almost every day. As we know by now, marijuana went through a long journey since humans first started...
When voters in the U.S. hit the polls this November to elect the country’s president, voters in several states will also be deciding on whether to legalize recreational weed. Montana is the latest state that...
Vapor pens accounted for most of the sales of Cannabis 2.0 products in Canada, as demonstrated by new data collected by data analytics company Headset. Dubbed Cannabis 2.0, the second wave of legalization in Canada...
Less than three months before the U.S. presidential election, the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee Joe Biden has announced California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. Advocates for marijuana reform have noted the lawmaker, who...
Cannabis use during pregnancy could lead to a 50% greater chance of children developing autism, according to new research from Canada. Published in the journal Nature Medicine, the study looked at data from around half...
When talking about whether CBD oil can alleviate the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, there are two important scientific studies to consider. This recent research allows us to make more accurate conclusions about the type of...
This August 15, viewers on several major streaming services will have the opportunity to tune in to the premiere of the “first-ever cannabis business competition show” hosted by Advanced Nutrients founder and CEO, BigMike Straumietis. ...
The American Heart Association (AHA) warned against smoking or vaping cannabis in a new scientific statement released this week. The statement includes citations from observational studies that linked marijuana to an increased risk of heart...
A report released by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) this week revealed that THC levels in cannabis products sold in the state are on the rise. The THC in Colorado Marijuana...
Employment in the U.S. cannabis industry could reach 295,000 by the end of the year, according to the annual Marijuana Business Factbook released last week. The study written by editors from Marijuana Business Daily estimates...
It seems the latest corruption scandals in the cannabis industry could be just the tip of the iceberg. On December 19, 2019, an undercover FBI agent attended a meeting with two Calexico city officials, Bruno...
Although presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is holding back on support for the legalization of cannabis, this week he suggested the use of federal aid in order to help states modernize their criminal record...
CBD could prove to be an effective treatment for people suffering from marijuana use disorder, the results of a new study published this week have shown. Inspired by a “substantial and unmet clinical need” for...
The relationship between CBD and arrhythmia is somewhat complicated. Contemporary scientific research shows that CBD has a potentially beneficial effect on arrhythmia, and on the cardiovascular system as a whole. On the other hand, a...
The House of Representatives is planning to vote on federal marijuana legalization this September, sources familiar with the matter told Marijuana Moment recently. According to multiple sources, the House leadership will bring the Marijuana Opportunity,...
The United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to approve an amendment that would allow members of the military to use hemp-derived products, including CBD. The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was...
