House Passes Veterans-Focused Marijuana And Psychedelics Amendments
Political Progress: House Passes Veterans-Focused Marijuana and Psychedelics Amendments Following recent discussions on improving regulations for psychedelics, there’s exciting news showing real progress in how these substances are integrated into healthcare and veterans’ services. The House has just passed several amendments focused on veterans, including provisions to allow VA doctors to recommend marijuana and psychedelics […]
DEA Exemption Process For Religious Psychedelics Use Needs Clearer Timelines And Standards, Government Watchdog Agency Says
Title: A Divine Update: Streamlining Psychedelic Exemptions The DEA is urged to clarify rules around psychedelics for religious use, potentially paving the way for a boost in church attendance! Transparent guidelines are crucial to supporting these spiritual practices. Regulatory updates could be the next big thing in keeping the pews full. For more details on […]
New Jersey Governor Says He’s ‘Honored’ To Have Marijuana Strain Named After Him During Tour Of Grow Facility
Title: A Divine Update: Streamlining Psychedelic Exemptions The DEA is urged to clarify rules around psychedelics for religious use, potentially paving the way for a boost in church attendance! Transparent guidelines are crucial to supporting these spiritual practices. Regulatory updates could be the next big thing in keeping the pews full. For more details on […]
Federal Health Agency Acknowledges Psilocybin’s Therapeutic Potential And Touts Forthcoming Psychedelic Research
Psychedelics in the news! Exciting news from the National Institute on Drug Abuse – they have finally (and honestly) acknowledged the therapeutic potential of psilocybin and announced forthcoming psychedelic research. As the popularity of microdosing (and microdosing!) is increasing, this update is a significant step towards destigmatizing psychedelics and opening up more opportunities for research […]
Congressional Committee Approves Defense Bill With Marijuana And Psychedelics Provisions For Military Service Members
Exciting news for military service members! The House Armed Services Committee has approved a defense bill with provisions allowing the use of hemp-derived CBD and cannabinoids, as well as a study on the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics. This is a positive step towards providing alternative treatment options for mental health conditions within the military community. […]
Marijuana Use Linked To Increase In Light Physical Activity, Study Challenging ‘Lazy Stoner’ Stereotype Finds
As an avid marital artist and “high energy” individual, I have been stating this for years! Now there is proof. Researchers discovered that marijuana users engaged in more light physical activity compared to non-users, suggesting that marijuana may actually encourage people to be more active. The researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition […]
Attorney General Formally Moves To Reschedule Marijuana, But DEA Signals Resistance Despite DOJ Legal Review
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that Attorney General Merrick Garland has taken the first step towards rescheduling marijuana by submitting a proposed rule to the Federal Register. The move follows President Joe Biden’s decision to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). However, the Drug Enforcement […]
Federal cannabis legalization bill filed by 18 senators (Newsletter: May 2, 2024)
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 17 Democratic Senators have introduced a bill for federal cannabis legalization, aligning with President Joe Biden’s campaign promises. However, the likelihood of passage remains uncertain given strong opposition from prominent Republicans like Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Mike Johnson. Despite the challenges, the bipartisan effort to […]
Rescheduling Cannabis Shifts The Paradigm By Finally Recognizing Its Medical Value (Op-Ed)
New Horizons in Cannabis Research: DEA’s Shift to Schedule III The DEA’s recent move to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III marks a pivotal moment, officially acknowledging its medical value. This change under the Controlled Substances Act is more than just a procedural update—it opens the door wider to extensive medical research. By […]
Schumer Says DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Decision Is ‘Historic,’ But He Remains ‘Strongly Committed’ To Passing Banking And Legalization Bills
Title: Schumer Cheers DEA’s Move on Cannabis, Pushes for More Comprehensive Reforms Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has welcomed the DEA’s plan to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III as a historic but initial step in broader cannabis reform efforts. While this reclassification under the Controlled Substances Act marks progress, it stops short […]