House lawmakers have reignited controversy over cannabis policy in the nation’s capital, advancing a federal spending bill this week that continues to block Washington, D.C. from establishing a regulated marijuana market—despite local voters approving legalization over a decade ago. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) approved the bill on Monday, […]
Texas has officially become the 40th state to legalize medical cannabis, a milestone that advocates say marks a significant shift in the state’s traditionally conservative approach to drug policy. Governor Greg Abbott signed the long-awaited bill into law this week, expanding the state’s limited medical cannabis program to include a broader range of conditions. Under […]
A groundbreaking study from the University of Calabria suggests that hemp seed flour and CBD-rich hemp oil may hold the key to a more nutritious and better-textured gluten-free baking experience. Published in the journal Molecules, the research explores how hemp-based ingredients can replace conventional ones in baked goods—specifically in gluten-free cupcakes. The six-person research team […]
The Trump-led Department of Justice (DOJ) is defending a longstanding federal gun restriction for drug users—including cannabis consumers—in a new Supreme Court filing, arguing that such individuals “pose a clear danger of misusing firearms.” The June 2 filing, submitted by Solicitor General D. John Sauer in U.S. v. Hemani, reaffirms the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Monday that he has not yet made a decision on a controversial bill that would ban all consumable hemp products containing any amount of THC, despite mounting pressure from industry stakeholders, advocates and lawmakers. With just days remaining before the June 22 deadline to act on Senate Bill 3 […]
A new study published May 28 in JAMA Cardiology suggests that regular cannabis use—whether smoked or consumed via edibles—may significantly impair blood vessel function, posing potential cardiovascular risks similar to those seen in tobacco smokers. The federally funded research analyzed 55 healthy adults aged 18 to 50 who reported using cannabis at least three times […]
A new federally funded study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reveals that marijuana use among U.S. adults aged 65 and older has climbed significantly in recent years, coinciding with broader legalization for both medical and recreational use. Drawing on data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the […]
A new federal report sheds light on how Americans consume marijuana, revealing significant gender differences in preferred methods of use. According to the analysis, smoking remains the most common way to use cannabis overall, but male users are significantly more likely to smoke than their female counterparts, who instead favor edibles, beverages, and topicals. The […]
Since cannabis legalization in Canada, the market has exploded with options promising everything from better sleep to bursts of creativity. From oils and vapes to edibles and beverages, today’s cannabis consumer is met with a dazzling array of choices—each claiming to deliver a tailored experience based on precise chemical profiles. Do you want to feel […]
The 2018 Farm Bill, which federally legalized hemp with less than 0.3% delta-9 THC, inadvertently opened the door to a booming market of synthesized hemp THC vapes, edibles, and topicals. These products are especially popular in states where adult-use cannabis remains illegal, creating what some lawmakers call a “hemp loophole.” Unlike traditional marijuana products, many […]
