John Fetterman, Senator from Pennsylvania, has been a huge advocate for marijuana his entire political career. In a press release he put out today, he continues on that streak by stressing his record and lack of momentum in the broader Federal Government. “I’ve always been very pro-weed. In a very libertarian slant: I’m not going […]
Virginia’s Recreational Cannabis Legalization: What’s Changing Virginia is on track to launch its legal recreational cannabis market by 2026, a development that positions the state as a trailblazer in the Southern U.S. This policy shift will allow adults 21 and older to purchase marijuana from licensed retailers, a significant move away from prior restrictions that […]
The Social Shift: Cannabis Moves Toward Mainstream Acceptance What was once a countercultural symbol is increasingly weaving itself into the fabric of American life. Cannabis has transcended its historic stigma to become a widely accepted recreational and lifestyle product in various states. This cultural normalization is driven by evolving social attitudes, generational changes, and the […]
Between the months of April and June of this year, California officials have seized 63,000 pounds of illegal marijuana across the state. The Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force was created by Gavin Newsom in 2022 to clean up the illicit market in the state that has remained stubbornly active throughout the years. The 63,000 pounds […]
A study coming out of the Rabin Medical Center in Israel found that people with lower back pain who don’t respond very well to opioids for pain relief have “large, sustained, and statistically robust improvements” if they inhale cannabis instead. The study looked at 241 patients from 2020 to 2025 who were resistant to normal […]
The Repeal Initiative Enters the Political Arena A significant political shift is underway in Massachusetts as a repeal effort targeting the state’s cannabis legalization has officially qualified for the November 2024 ballot. This development introduces a direct challenge to the cannabis industry that has been growing since recreational marijuana was legalized in 2016. Proponents of […]
Budget Agreement Sparks Marijuana Law Confusion Virginia’s latest state budget deal has introduced unexpected complications into the already complex framework of marijuana laws. While the state took steps toward decriminalization and limited possession earlier, the recent budget language has created ambiguity about possession limits and enforcement priorities. This shift affects consumers who thought possession under […]
It’s been a week of hearings the decide whether or not marijuana should be moved from Schedule I to Schedule III in the Controlled Substances Act, and Marijuana Moment got a firsthand account of the hearing’s substance. Cat Packer, a writer for Drug Policy Alliance, was allowed access for the first two days, and then […]
What Is the Entourage Effect and Why Does It Matter? The cannabis entourage effect refers to the idea that the plant’s various compounds, primarily cannabinoids like THC and CBD, work together with terpenes and other components to produce effects that differ from those of isolated compounds. This concept has driven much of the interest in […]
Can Cannabis Help People with Lower Back Pain? Lower back pain is a widespread condition that often drives patients to seek prescription opioids for relief. However, concerns over opioid addiction and side effects have fueled interest in alternative therapies. Recent research sheds light on whether cannabis could play a meaningful role in managing lower back […]
