Almost two and a half years after Oregon voters approved the legalization of psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”), the state has issued the first license for its …
Legislation to Prevent Marijuana Odor From Being Used as Probable Cause Passed by Maryland Senate Committee
A Maryland Senate committee has given approval to a bill that would prevent law enforcement from using marijuana odor as the sole evidence for probable …
Vermont Bill to Expand Medical Marijuana Law Passed in Committee
A Vermont proposal that would expand the state’s medical marijuana law, including doubling the number of plants a patient can grow, has been passed in …
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Calls for Federal Marijuana Legalization
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) has endorsed the legalization of marijuana and released a model federal regulatory framework for the legal marijuana …
CBD Was Efficient in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain in New Study
Cannabidiol (CBD) was efficient in preventing chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain in a new study published by the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. The study “aimed to …
Study Finds CBD May Help Patients With Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
The marijuana compound cannabidiol “may help manage patients with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome regarding seizure control and improve other aspects of the clinical spectrum of the disease”, …
New Hampshire House Approves Measure Legalizing Personal Marijuana Cultivation for Patients
New Hampshire’s full House of Representatives has given approval to House Bill 431 to legalize the personal cultivation of medical marijuana. Filed by Representative Wendy …
Arizona House Committee Passes Senate-Approved Bill to Expand Medical Marijuana Program
Legislation to expand Arizona’s medical marijuana program has been passed by a key House committee the same month it was approved by the full Senate. …
Using a Cell Membrane Bionic Delivery System for CBD May Help Alleviate PTSD Symptoms
A cell membrane bionic delivery system for CBD assisted with ultrasound “had good therapeutic effect against PTSD mice”, and may help to “alleviate the symptoms …
New York Committee Approves Bill to Add Medical Marijuana Coverage to Public Insurance Programs
Legislation that would “add coverage of medical marijuana to public insurance programs and clarify that it may be covered by private insurance” has been passed …
WA House Committee Votes to Protect Marijuana Users From Discrimination When Job Hunting
A Washington State House committee has voted to approve legislation that would protect most job applicants from discrimination if they use marijuana during their personal …
Bill to Legalize Psychedelics Passed by California Senate Committee
Legislation that would legalize the personal possession of certain psychedelics while establishing a system to facilitate their use has been passed by a key senate …
