The “pressure will be on” to legalize marijuana in New York and lawmakers will approve it “this year” to offset economic losses from the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said on Thursday.
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Study: Psilocybin Therapy More Effective than Traditional Antidepressants
A study of 27 people found that psilocybin therapy was more effective than traditional antidepressant medications, “producing large, rapid, and sustained antidepressant effects in patients with major depressive disorder.”
South Dakota Makes History by Passing Both Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis on Same Ballot
Voters in South Dakota made history on Nov. 3, helping the state become the first in the union to pass a constitutional amendment legalizing adult-use cannabis sales without first having an established medical program.
South Dakota Voters Approve Recreational And Medical Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measures
South Dakota voters have approved two ballot initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational and medical purposes, according to projections from the Associated Press.
Oregon Voters Approve Landmark Drug Policy Reforms
Voters in Oregon made history on Tuesday with the passage of two landmark initiatives aimed at reversing the tide of the War on Drugs.
Montana Voters Approve Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measures
Montana voters have approved a pair of marijuana legalization initiatives, according to a projection by the Associated Press.
Four years after narrow loss, Arizona is 13th state to legalize recreational cannabis
The narrow loss of 2016 has been erased.
Four More Ohio Cities Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Measures
Four more Ohio cities have adopted local measures to decriminalize marijuana.
New Jersey Votes to Legalize Cannabis
Voters in New Jersey have approved the state’s adult-use cannabis legalization ballot question with overwhelming support, making it the 12th state to end cannabis prohibition.
Federal marijuana reform prospects bright – provided the Senate flips, Biden wins
Tuesday’s general election could have huge implications for federal marijuana reform, but the biggest business impacts hinge on whether the U.S. Senate flips to the Democrats and former Vice President Joe Biden wins the presidency.
Illinois Marijuana Stores Have Now Sold More Than Half A Billion Dollars Worth Of Cannabis Products, State Announces
For the sixth month in a row, Illinois has hit yet another marijuana sales record, and it has reached the key benchmark of half a billion dollars worth of legal cannabis products being purchased since the launch of the program at the beginning of this year.
Study Finds Cannabis Oil An Effective Treatment For Fibromyalgia
Researchers in Brazil have found that cannabis oil can be an effective treatment for patients with fibromyalgia, according to the results of a clinical trial completed recently.
Study Shows Cannabis is Becoming a Less Divisive Issue in the U.S.
If there’s one thing all Americans can agree on right now, it’s how divided we are on most of the major issues in the nation. However, despite this significant divide, there is another thing that both sides can apparently agree on: cannabis.
Study: Medical Cannabis Helps Patients Reduce Harmful Drinking Habits
A study by Canadian researchers suggests that 43.5 percent of patients who began using medical cannabis to mitigate harmful alcohol habits were able to reduce the frequency of their alcohol use or quit entirely.
Oregon Psilocybin Ballot Measure Can Help Dying People Find Peace, Doctor Says In TV Ad
Oregon’s first-of-its-kind ballot measure to legalize psilocybin therapy has the potential to help ease mental suffering for terminally ill people, a medical doctor says in a new TV ad for the initiative.