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Marijuana And Hemp Leaders Have Found Agreement On Many Significant Policy Issues (Op-Ed) - Marijuana Moment “With marijuana and hemp leaders working together toward a shared vision of more effective federal policy, the path ahead is brighter for the entire cannabinoid marketplace.” By Adam Rosenberg, National Cannabis Industry Association and Eric Berlin, Dentons Last fall, we wrote that marijuana and hemp businesses were working together as a group informally called the […]

'The Commission' of Marijuana & Hemp Leaders agree to common regulatory structure recommendations.

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Trump's Cannabis Rescheduling Move Alone Won’t Stabilize The Industry Without Insurance Reimbursement Reform (Op-Ed) - Marijuana Moment “A stable cannabis industry requires more than tax normalization. It requires integration into healthcare infrastructure that governs how therapeutic products are accessed, financed and sustained.” By Gennaro Luce and Matthew Myro Rothman, CannaLnx Momentum around federal cannabis reform has shifted. Following President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the rescheduling of cannabis, investors have interpreted the […]

Key line of @marijuanamoment op-ed "As long as cannabis remains a cash-based retail product, its market dynamics will resemble consumer discretionary goods—not health care.
That distinction matters." www.marijuanamoment.net/trumps-canna...

Congress Removes Veterans’ Medical Cannabis Measure From Funding Bill A plan to let VA physicians recommend medical marijuana for their patients was left out of the final spending bill despite bipartisan Congressional support.

"Despite approval from both chambers of Congress, however, the provisions to allow VA doctors to recommend medical cannabis were not included in the bill to fund the government and end the shutdown."
#MedicalMarijuana #MedicalCannabis #Marijuana #Cannabis #VA #Veterans #Congress #Bill

Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry | CNN Politics President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expedite the reclassification of marijuana – an effort to increase research on its medical use but not fully legalize it.

As Lizzo says "its about damn time" Trump signs exec order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry | CNN Politics share.google/6Qu5b5fluLIl...

Accepting submissions!

A new Special Issue is exploring the therapeutic uses of cannabis.

Researchers working in cannabis science or herbal medicine are invited to contribute.

Deadline: 15 Jan 2026

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#CallForPapers #CannabisResearch #MedicalCannabis

Bid to end Massachusetts adult-use cannabis sales claims another win The effort to end Massachusetts' $1.6 billion adult-use cannabis industry says it collected enough signatures amid fraud accusations.

Bid to end Mass. adult-use cannabis sales gets 75k signatures - But multiple allegations of fraudulent pretenses for signing petition reported such as 'end fentanyl sales' a complete lie 😡
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Major Association Of Corporations Including Coca-Cola, Nestlé And General Mills Urge Congress To Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products - Marijuana Moment A major trade association that counts among its members corporations such as Coca-Cola, General Mills, Kraft Heinz and Nestlé is putting pressure on Congress to ban intoxicating hemp products. In a letter sent to House and Senate leadership, the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) said it wants to see the so-called “hemp loophole” of the 2018 […]

Powerful lobbying groups & senators want to close hemp loophole allowing delta 8/9/10 products (stuff sold at vape shops, not the cannabis market in dispensaries) A ban limits lower-dose hemp, a preferable alternative to high-dose marijuana or alcohol.
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Target Begins Selling THC-Infused Cannabis Drinks As Congress Debates Possible Hemp Law Reversal - Marijuana Moment The retail giant Target is soft launching sales of THC-infused beverages at select stores in Minnesota, an executive of one cannabis drink company participating in the rollout and other industry leaders told Marijuana Moment. In one of the latest examples of the normalization of cannabis in mainstream commercial marketing, Target’s move in Minnesota—where the company […]

Kudos to @Target for being ahead of the curve and on the front line of normalization for the tens of millions US adults prefer THC to Alcohol. Target Begins Selling THC-Infused Cannabis Drinks (in select MN stores) - share.google/Cp8z8pYi1Mia...

Most Americans Say Marijuana Is A 'Healthier Option' Than Alcohol, And A Majority Expect Nationwide Legalization Within Five Years, Poll Finds - Marijuana Moment A majority of Americans believe marijuana represents a “healthier option” than alcohol—and most also expect cannabis to be legal in all 50 states within the next five years—according to a new poll. The MRI-Simmons 2025 National Cannabis Study offer a wide range of data points on public opinion and consumer trends concerning marijuana, touching on […]

Hey #Politicians are you listening: 3 in four adults (74%) said legalization is a “smart way to boost tax revenue” and we got a lot if US infrastructure (roads, bridges) that need fixin'

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Sometimes we all need a doctors note...

From Richard Johnson
"Winston Churchill obtained a doctor’s note prescribing him alcohol 'especially at mealtimes' during a trip to the US while Prohibition was in force. The quantity required was said by the doctor to be 'indefinite'."

Also, account was dormant a month or two, and #YouTube launch pushed back a bit, (life happened) but were back!

The Soil Cannabis Is Grown In Affects THC, CBD And Terpene Levels, Federally Funded Study Shows - Marijuana Moment Bioactive compounds in cannabis are significantly impacted by the chemical composition of the soil the plants are grown in, according to a new federally funded study. “The outcome of this study provides outdoor growers with information on the effects soil health can have on cannabinoid and terpene content in hemp,” researchers wrote in a paper […]

Surprising federally funded study shows
“Poor soil quality appears to result in higher levels of THC production, whereas higher soil quality may result in higher levels of the precursor cannabinoid, CBG." Thanks @marijuanamoment share.google/Hd7qVv3PjKYy...

Scientists Sniff Out What Gives Marijuana Strains Their Distinct Aromas, Revealing How Terpenes And Other Compounds Interact - Marijuana Moment Researchers have conducted the first comprehensive sensory-guided study of the odor-active compounds in dried cannabis flowers, uncovering dozens of previously unknown chemicals that shape the the plant’s distinct fragrance. The findings expand scientific knowledge of marijuana beyond the common understanding of terpenes, CBD and THC. To unravel the chemistry of smell, the researchers utilized a […]

Goodbye stinky strains? Study identifies compounds responsible for cannabis smells. Could help create "smell-free" medical strains, or pleasant aroma enhancing therapeutic experience making it more appealing for patients!#PatientCare #MedicalCannabis @marijuanamoment share.google/hL8fywnguqZW...

Medical Cannabis Research Update: Cancer, Wound Healing, ALS, Alzheimer’s, and Terpenes This month’s Healer webinar, led by Dustin Sulak, DO, explores new medical cannabis research including potential benefits for cancer, wound healing, ALS, Alzheimer’s, and terpenes like alpha-pinene.

Medical Cannabis Research Update: #Cancer, Wound Healing, #ALS, #Alzheimers @
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Don’t toss cannabis leaves. Scientists just found rare compounds inside | ScienceDaily Scientists at Stellenbosch University have uncovered a rare class of plant compounds, flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves for the first time. Using advanced two-dimensional chromatography and mass spectrometry, they identified 79 phenolic compounds across three strains, 25 of which had never before been reported in Cannabis. The surprising discovery highlights the complexity of the plant and its untapped biomedical potential beyond cannabinoids, opening new doors for research and medicine.

If the US Govt spent more time in its various #Cannabis studies on its medicinal value (as opposed to its dangers/abuse) we might find more info like this! Even the leaves have medicinal value!
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​A fascinating listen from The Journal! They break down the legal complexities stopping brands from unleashing the power of a miracle plant with thousands of years of medicinal history. A must-share and a great way to reward their costly fight against government bureaucracy (& hypocrisy)

Hey #Cannabis friends, give a 🟢Of👏for @ScottsMiracleGro putting up the good fight to destigmatize #MedicalMarijuana for us responsible adults. We need more big brands fighting the 3 generations of misinformation. bit.ly/3HF6Xpd 1/

Trichome Israel: Inside Job | Cannabis Now Trichome, a brilliant science lab-meets-art studio in southern Israel, specializes in the craft of indoor cannabis cultivation. Mazel!

Israeli company Trichome showing what a well established #MedicalMarijuana market & company looks like. Israel has used cannabis medicinally since the 60s.
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The Cream of the Crop: Biology, Breeding and Applications of Cannabis sativa - Cannabis sativa is an extraordinarily versatile species. Hemp and its cousin marijuana, both C. sativa, have been used for millennia as a source of fibre, oil and for medicinal, spiritual and recreational purposes. Because the consumption of Cannabis

'Smoke gets in your tics' by Kevin Black M. D. from WashU Medicine had a reprint with great sources for #cannabis helping with tics relief for #Tourettes 📌Note it's a preprint (not peer rev yet) but might help parents research.
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Wow, up to 87% of Americans now support at least partial legalization of #Cannabis according to a Pew poll. Time to #LegalizeIt ✊ More from @marijuanamoment link
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More NHL players are using marijuana – and they're far more open about it, ex-Flyer Riley Cote says | PhillyVoice The retired brawler says the acceptance of marijuana for therapeutic purposes is 'night and day' compared to when he played 15 years ago.

Another retired @NHL player shares how #cannabis helped him medically. Many believe the league would rather its multi-million dollar athletes quietly heal & decompress using edibles over alcohol. Hard to argue, it’s less destructive to the body long term. More @ bit.ly/455lHXK

Fact: THC effectively manages chronic pain & reduces opioid use. CBD shows strong promise for anxiety/depression. NEW STUDY: A study reveals CBN from cannabis protects brain cells from age-related cognitive decline in mice. Yet, cannabis remains Schedule I, severely impeding research: bit.ly/4jrkHkh

Medical Marijuana Could Increase Efficacy Of Chemotherapy To Fight Cancer While Reducing Side Effects, Study Suggests - Marijuana Moment Cannabinoids in medical marijuana can both increase the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs and also minimize the often uncomfortable side-effects of conventional cancer treatment, according to a new scientific review of available evidence. The 23-page paper, published online this month in the journal Pharmacology & Therapeutics, assesses a range of clinical and preclinical findings that “mainly […]

Wow, #cannabis has shown me w promise curing some cancers through #apoptosis, now they're finding it helps with others AND helps w/ chemo symptoms. #LegalizeIt ✊ so full scale research can investigate!
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Nebraska Attorney General Pressures Lawmakers Not To Pass Medical Marijuana Bill - Marijuana Moment “This is not about the will of the people. This is going to make Nebraska less safe, more dangerous.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) escalated his opposition to legislative efforts to help implement medical cannabis Wednesday, parading out more than a dozen law enforcement officers who support his stance. […]

Key words by the NE AG while trying to prevent what millions in his state voted for "it's not about the will of the people". Oh really? How about fuck no, full speed forward let him reverse it in court (if he can)✊
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#SecondSesh George Washington grew hemp. You’d get raided for it. Same country, same plant—so why the double standard?
(Feb. 17, 2025)
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#PotCultureMagazine #420Community #StonerFam #CannabisCulture #WeedHistory #420Life #Cannabis #CannabisCommunity #Weed

Wild weed discovery shifts everything we know | GreenState New weed discovery shows that vibrational frequencies could create mutations that increase yields up to 30 percent.

Do good vibrations during growth cycle create better vibes at harvesting time? Can't hurt, right? 🤔
From @yourgreenstate.bsky.social
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US House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lay Groundwork for Federal Cannabis Legalization | Cannabis Business Times GOP Rep. Dave Joyce and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries teamed up on the PREPARE Act to create a regulatory structure for cannabis.

Still not enough votes for legalization, this should be an easy yes for lawmakers to agree to & hopefully pave a way to help
#LegalizeIt in future.
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New Hampshire Senate Committee Rejects Marijuana Legalization Bill That Passed House - Marijuana Moment New Hampshire’s Senate Judiciary Committee recommended killing a number of drug policy reform bills at a hearing on Tuesday, including measures to legalize simple marijuana possession by adults, increase medical cannabis possession limits and allow harm reduction organizations to legally use drug testing strips to check substances for contaminants. Members of the panel voted 3–2 […]

It's sad when 3 people (NH senate politicians) can squash important legislation affecting millions of their constituents even after it passed their state house 😡✊
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Lol at the directions, made many a meal that came out a bit off... Usually works out. Protip, monkfruit as a sugar alternative works well with cannabis, is healthier too.