Study: Medical Cannabis Reduces Rx Medication Use
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Top Things to Know
Francis Suarez, Republican presidential candidate and former mayor of Miami, wants the federal government “catch up” to states that have legalized cannabis. However, he has had a mixed track record in his previous role as Miami’s Mayor on cannabis-related issues.
The Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense released a “strongly against” recommendation regarding the use of medical cannabis for treating PTSD. However, they did not recommend using psychedelics such as psilocybin or LSD.
Florida’s Attorney General and other prohibitionists are asking for more time from the State Supreme Court to file briefs. This case will determine whether or not voters can vote on a marijuana legalization measure in 2024.
California activists have filed a constitutional amendment proposal for the ballot in 2024 that would create a $5 Billion State Psychedelics Agency tasked to fund and promote research on the therapeutic benefit of substances such as psilocybin or ibogaine.
Reps. Jack Bergman (R – MI) and Lou Correa – (D – CA) have asked the House Rules Committee for a vote on an amendment they submitted that encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct research into the use of psychedelics in treating PTSD.
According to a new study, “common benefits of medical marijuana” include “reduced anxiety and dependence on pain and psychiatric medication.”
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“Improvements in physical function, sleep quality and mood have been reported.”
A federal judge has ordered that the Kansas Highway Patrol stop its “two-step practice” of detaining cars and searching them based on whether they were traveling to or coming from states nearby that had legalized marijuana.
New Jersey marijuana activists have raised questions about the cannabis supply in the state and its relatively high prices. Curaleaf has announced that it will be laying off employees at a cultivation facility and production facility located in Winslow Township.
Federal
In response to a Freedom of Information Act Request, the Department of Transportation released a document titled “Marijuana-Related Safety Concerns”, which it had prepared in 2018 as a response to a White House request.
Former Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-SC, said that he believes marijuana’s Schedule I designation is “pretty excessive.”
/ STATES
Maryland Gov. Hemp businesses are suing Wes Moore (D), and the marijuana regulators, claiming that Maryland’s new cannabis license process is discriminatory.
Senator Minnesota discusses the importance of expunging previous marijuana records.
A Nevada Senator spoke of the benefits of a recent omnibus cannabis reform law, but added that there was still work to be done on issues related to social equity.
A New York Assemblymember published a Newsletter about his efforts to pass legislation regarding psilocybin assisted therapy.
Oregon’s first psilocybin service session is reported to have taken place.
Missouri regulators begin accepting applications for microbusiness cannabis licenses on Thursday.
California regulators are launching an education and communication campaign soon about the advantages of buying cannabis on the legal market.
Washington State regulators have published a booklet on cannabis.
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/ LOCAL
Santa Barbara City Council members met with activists that want to see a decriminalization of psychedelics approved by the council.
State’s Attorneys from Maryland counties have expressed concern about a law that prohibits police from searching based on only the smell of pot.
Denver, Colorado officials have approved a license for marijuana mobile consumption. The business claims to be the first to offer legal smoking areas at public events such as sporting venues or private gatherings like weddings.
International
Petr Pavel, the Czech president, expressed an openness to legalizing marijuana. He said that it “does fewer harms than other legal drugs.”
The Colombian legislator whose bill legalizing marijuana fell short at the last step of the legislative process, blamed President Gustavo Petro’s government for not pushing the reform hard enough.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a review, “promising in vitro and clinical data support a role for CBD in intestinal motility”, and “this includes improved gastrointestinal-related outcomes in murine colitis models.”
According to a study, “in addition of seizure reduction, CBD may also have other beneficial effects that warrant further research.”
/ ADVOCACY & ANALYSIS
The International Cannabis Bar Association now has a new Executive Director.
The Alabama Cannabis Industry Association has formed a advisory board.
/ BUSINESS
Investors are suing Cookies, accusing it of “multimillion-dollar kickbacks” and other forms of self-dealing.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. has closed its Medicine Hat, Alberta facility in Canada.
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