The Sacramento City Council has approved an ordinance establishing a pilot program to permit social cannabis consumption at designated locations. The program will allow permitted dispensaries to apply for licenses enabling on-site use of cannabis products, marking a significant step for the city’s cannabis industry. Dispensaries can apply for two types of permits under the …
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Study: Medical Marijuana Associated with Sustained Pain Relief and Improved Sleep in Chronic Pain Patients
A recent study featured in the journal Pain Practice reveals that individuals living with chronic pain experience significant and sustained relief in pain severity and related symptoms through the use of medical marijuana. Drawing on data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, the research tracked patient-reported outcomes over a 12-month period, shedding light on the …
Kentucky to Launch Medical Marijuana Program December 1: Over 150 Doctors Ready
Starting December 1, qualified patients in Kentucky will be able to obtain doctor recommendations to access medical marijuana, according to Governor Andy Beshear. This marks a major milestone for the state, following the governor’s signing of medical marijuana legislation last year. State regulators have been building the medical marijuana program in preparation for its rollout. …
Georgia Senate Study Committee Recommends $5 Million for Psychedelic Research to Aid Veterans
The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing has urged state officials to allocate $5 million for research into the use of psychedelic drugs like MDMA and psilocybin as potential treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The recommendations, presented during Wednesday’s meeting, highlight the growing interest in psychedelics for addressing mental health …
Oakland City Council Votes Unanimously to Exempt Marijuana from Residential Smoking Ban
The Oakland City Council has unanimously voted to exempt cannabis from a proposed ordinance that would prohibit smoking in multi-unit residential buildings. The ordinance was approved 6 to 0 through its first reading, with two members abstaining. A final decision is set for December 3. The cannabis exemption was strongly opposed by the state’s anti-smoking …
Study: Marijuana-Based Medicines Show Promise for Treating Peripheral Neuropathy
According to a new study, marijuana-based medicines show promise in treating peripheral neuropathy, a chronic and debilitating condition often resistant to traditional nonsurgical treatments. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Virginia, explored the potential of cannabis-based medications for managing pain and symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy, including cases caused by nerve injury, …
Texas Attorney General Sues Dallas Over Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the City of Dallas and local officials for adopting a city charter amendment that would “illegally decriminalize marijuana-related offenses and prohibit police from enforcing Texas law.” Earlier this month, the City of Dallas adopted Proposition R, which “prohibits the Dallas Police Department from making arrests or issuing citations for …
Survey Finds Over 80% of Parkinson’s Disease Patients in France Support Cannabis and CBD Use
A study published in Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders has found that the vast majority of those in France with Parkinson’s disease support medical marijuana and CBD use. In France, cannabis use is illegal outside the current restricted medical cannabis experimental framework which does not include Parkinson’s disease (PD) as an eligible condition. In contrast, …
DEA Judge Rules on Standing for Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
All parties opposing the rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule 3 of the Controlled Substances Act will have full standing to participate in a landmark marijuana rescheduling hearing, according to a ruling by DEA Chief Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney II. However, only one organization supporting rescheduling—the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA)—has been granted full standing. …
67 Members of Congress Urge President Biden to Expand Marijuana Clemency Efforts Before End of Term
67 members of the U.S. Congress are urging President Joe Biden to build on his record of executive clemency during the final months of his presidency. Representatives Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Jim Clyburn (D-SC), and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) sent a letter today along with 64 of their colleagues urging President Biden to “reunite families, confront …
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