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📰 Cannabis Isn’t for Everyone, And Neither Is Alcohol—But Only One Can Still Get Me Arrested (Op-Ed)

• Adults should have the freedom to decide if cannabis is right for them, just like alcohol.
• Cannabis is not for everyone, but adults deserve the personal choice to use it.
• Only cannabis can still get the author arrested, unlike alcohol.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/cannabis-isnt-for-everyone-and-neither-is-alcohol-but-only-one-can-still-get-me-arrested-op-ed/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Supreme Court Asked To Overturn Marijuana Business Licensing Laws That Favor In-State Residents

• The Supreme Court was asked to review state cannabis licensing laws favoring in-state residents.
• Lower courts are currently split on whether states can discriminate against out-of-state residents.
• The case addresses whether state marijuana business licensing systems can favor locals.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/supreme-court-asked-to-overturn-marijuana-business-licensing-laws-that-favor-in-state-residents/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 10-Year Study: Back Pain Patients Report Sustained Improvements, Decreased Reliance on Pharmaceuticals Following Medical Cannabis Treatment

• A 10-year study shows medical cannabis therapy is associated with an 89.8% reduction in opioid use.
• Patients reported an 84.2% decrease in pain intensity following medical cannabis treatment.
• Medical cannabis therapy was associated with a 30.4% reduction in functional disability.

🔗 https://norml.org/blog/2026/09/15/10-year-study-back-pain-patients-report-sustained-improvements-decreased-reliance-on-pharmaceuticals-following-medical-cannabis-treatment/
(Source: NORML)

📰 Shore House Canna Announces Return of 3rd Annual Fall Fest

• Shore House Canna is hosting its 3rd Annual Fall Fest on September 26.
• The free community event will take place at Rea’s Farm Market in Cape May, NJ.
• Shore House Canna is an adult-use dispensary located in West Cape May.

🔗 https://ganjapreneur.com/shore-house-canna-announces-return-of-3rd-annual-fall-fest/
(Source: Ganjapreneur)

📰 San Francisco Officials Propose Rules For Cannabis Cafes Where People Could Consume While Listening To Live Music And Ordering Food

• SF officials released draft rules for cannabis cafes and are seeking public input.
• The proposal aligns with a new California state law enacted last year.
• The state law allows local governments to permit marijuana retailers to host cafes.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/san-francisco-officials-propose-rules-for-cannabis-cafes-where-people-could-consume-while-listening-to-live-music-and-ordering-food/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 FDA Officials Lay Out Plan To Make Psychedelic Therapies Available To Patients ‘More Quickly’

• FDA officials are laying out a new framework for psychedelic medicines.
• The agency is taking steps to make psychedelic therapies available to patients more quickly.
• The new framework aims to speed up patient access to psychedelic therapies.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/fda-officials-lay-out-plan-to-make-psychedelic-therapies-available-to-patients-more-quickly/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Ohio Marijuana Dispensary Closes Amid Reports Of ‘Adverse Health Effects’ In People Who Bought Vapes

• An Ohio marijuana dispensary closed following reports of adverse health effects from vapes.
• A death occurred in the Holzer Medical Center emergency room during the same time frame.
• There is currently no report on the cause of the death.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/ohio-marijuana-dispensary-closes-amid-reports-of-adverse-health-effects-in-people-who-bought-vapes/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Missouri Moves Ahead With Hemp THC Product Restrictions As Federal Ban Is Delayed, But May Reassess In 2027

• Missouri is moving forward with restrictions on hemp THC products as a federal ban is delayed.
• The state may reassess its regulations on hemp THC products in 2027.
• Officials will look at putting a framework specifically around drinks if changes are made.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/missouri-moves-ahead-with-hemp-thc-product-restrictions-as-federal-ban-is-delayed-but-may-reassess-in-2027/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Prehistoric High: 25,000-Year-Old Teeth May Hold the Oldest Evidence of Psychoactive Drug Use

• Researchers found traces of arecoline in ancient teeth from Indonesia.
• This suggests humans used psychoactive areca nuts as far back as 25,000 years ago.
• The discovery may represent the oldest evidence of psychoactive drug use.

🔗 https://hightimes.com/psychedelics/prehistoric-high-25000-year-old-teeth-may-hold-the-oldest-evidence-of-psychoactive-drug-use/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prehistoric-high-25000-year-old-teeth-may-hold-the-oldest-evidence-of-psychoactive-drug-use
(Source: High Times)

📰 Marijuana Dispensary Owner Says DEA Is Forcing Her To Fire Workers In Order To Get Federal Protections Under Trump’s Rescheduling Move

• A Mississippi medical marijuana dispensary owner is planning to fight a decision by the DEA.
• The owner says the DEA decision could force her to fire two good employees.
• She must fire the workers if she wants to register for federal protections.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-dispensary-owner-says-dea-is-forcing-her-to-fire-workers-in-order-to-get-federal-protections-under-trumps-rescheduling-move/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Illinois Officials Approve More Dispensaries To Sell Medical Marijuana As Part Of The ‘Biggest Expansion’ Of The State’s Market In A Decade

• Illinois approved 37 recreational dispensaries to also sell medical cannabis.
• Officials call this the biggest expansion of the state's medical market in a decade.
• The new licenses allow existing adult-use shops to serve medical marijuana patients.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/illinois-officials-approve-more-dispensaries-to-sell-medical-marijuana-as-part-of-the-biggest-expansion-of-the-states-market-in-a-decade/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 CBD Helps Athletes Recover From Exercise But Does Not Boost Performance, Study Shows

• A new scientific review shows CBD supports post-exercise recovery for athletes.
• The study indicates that CBD does not directly enhance athletic performance.
• The findings are based on a scientific review of the cannabis component CBD.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/cbd-helps-athletes-recover-from-exercise-but-does-not-boost-performance-study-shows/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Federal Court Lets Trump Move Ahead With Marijuana Rescheduling, Rejecting Pharma Company And Drug Testing Industry Request To Block It

• A federal court rejected a request to block the Trump administration's cannabis rescheduling.
• The block was requested by a pharmaceutical company and a drug testing industry association.
• The federal appeals court decision allows the rescheduling process to move forward.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/federal-court-rejects-marijuana-opponents-request-to-block-trumps-rescheduling-move/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Massachusetts Hits $10 Billion In Recreational Marijuana Sales As Vote On Ballot Measure To Roll Back Legalization Approaches

• Massachusetts has surpassed $10 billion in adult-use cannabis sales since launching in 2018.
• The state reached this key milestone as a vote on a ballot measure to roll back legalization nears.
• The milestone represents total recreational marijuana purchases made over the last six years.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/massachusetts-hits-10-billion-in-recreational-marijuana-sales-as-vote-on-ballot-measure-to-roll-back-legalization-approaches/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Colorado Regulators Under Fire For Delays In Warning Public About Reports Of Cannabis Products With Adverse Effects

• Colorado regulators are facing criticism for delaying public warnings about adverse cannabis effects.
• A long delay in issuing bulletins means people often consume the products before being warned.
• The original story was reported by Christopher Osher and Evan Wyloge of The Denver Gazette.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/colorado-regulators-under-fire-for-delays-in-warning-public-about-reports-of-cannabis-products-with-adverse-effects/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Marijuana Is A ‘Gateway Drug,’ GOP Congressional Majority Leader Says As Trump Moves To Ease Federal Restrictions

• House Majority Leader says marijuana is a gateway drug that leads to more dangerous substances
• The GOP leader's comments come as the Trump administration moves to reschedule marijuana
• The federal government is currently moving forward with a proposal to reschedule cannabis

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-is-a-gateway-drug-gop-congressional-majority-leader-says-as-trump-moves-to-ease-federal-restrictions/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Dead Cats, Drag Clowns, and the Weirdest Awards in Indie Film

• The Weird Short Film Festival made its gloriously unhinged debut.
• The festival featured dead cats, devil babies, and drag-clown cannibals.
• A "Best 420" award was presented during the event.

🔗 https://hightimes.com/culture/weird-short-film-festival-first-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weird-short-film-festival-first-winners
(Source: High Times)

📰 Marijuana Improves Symptoms For People With Anorexia And Other Eating Disorders, Study Finds

• A new study finds marijuana has a positive outcome for people with some eating disorders.
• The study shows marijuana improves symptoms for people with anorexia and other eating disorders.
• The research was published by Marijuana Moment.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-improves-symptoms-for-people-with-anorexia-and-other-eating-disorders-study-finds/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Rhode Island Hemp Farmer Wants Attorney General Candidates To Answer These Questions (Op-Ed)

• A Rhode Island hemp farmer wants attorney general candidates to answer key regulatory questions.
• The farmer asks if candidates will defend the state's decision to regulate rather than ban hemp.
• The op-ed was written by Mike Simpson of Lovewell Farms via the Rhode Island Current.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/rhode-island-hemp-farmer-wants-attorney-general-candidates-to-answer-these-questions-op-ed/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 New Jersey Cannabis Comes Together at Shore House Canna’s Fall Fest

• Shore House Canna’s Fall Fest is returning to Rea’s Farm in West Cape May.
• The event is free and features cannabis, community, brands, games, and live coverage.
• The gathering brings the New Jersey cannabis community together.

🔗 https://hightimes.com/events/shore-house-canna-fall-fest-2026-new-jersey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shore-house-canna-fall-fest-2026-new-jersey
(Source: High Times)

📰 North Carolina Officials Weigh Marijuana And Hemp Policies As Federal Law Remains In Flux

• North Carolina officials are currently weighing marijuana and hemp policies.
• State lawmakers are uncertain if North Carolina will become a marijuana-legal state.
• Federal cannabis laws remain in flux as state leaders consider these policy changes.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/north-carolina-officials-weigh-marijuana-and-hemp-policies-as-federal-law-remains-in-flux/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Trump Releases More Federal Marijuana Prisoners As DEA Considers Rescheduling Cannabis

• President Donald Trump has granted clemency to two federal marijuana prisoners.
• The Trump administration is advancing the process of rescheduling cannabis.
• The clemency actions come as the DEA considers rescheduling cannabis.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/trump-releases-more-federal-marijuana-prisoners-as-dea-considers-rescheduling-cannabis/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 New Hampshire Should Legalize Marijuana And Stop Sending Money To Neighboring States, Democrat Running For Governor Says

• A NH Democratic candidate for governor is calling for the legalization of marijuana.
• The candidate says the state needs to stop sending cannabis revenue to neighboring states.
• NH is currently losing potential tax money to neighbors that have legalized marijuana.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-hampshire-should-legalize-marijuana-and-stop-sending-money-to-neighboring-states-democrat-running-for-governor-says/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 End of Summer Edibles: Labor Day Recipe Round-Up

• Cannabis Now published a Labor Day recipe round-up for end of summer edibles.
• The curated recipe picks are designed to help bring out the best of the holiday.
• The featured selection focuses on cannabis-infused recipes for the Labor Day weekend.

🔗 https://cannabisnow.com/labor-day-recipe-round-up/
(Source: Cannabis Now)

📰 Trump Signs Bill To Delay Hemp THC Product Ban, Giving Lawmakers More Time To Craft Regulations Instead Of Prohibition

• President Trump signed a bill delaying the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products.
• The delay postpones a ban on hemp THC products that was scheduled to take effect in November.
• The bill gives lawmakers more time to craft regulations instead of enacting a prohibition.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/trump-signs-bill-to-delay-hemp-thc-product-ban-giving-lawmakers-more-time-to-craft-regulations-instead-of-prohibition/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 At Hash Hole Island, the Joints Are Six Times the Standard Size

• Hash Hole Island features joints that are six times the size of standard hash holes.
• Standard hash holes typically contain 1.5 grams of flower and 0.5 grams of rosin.
• Even after four years, the photographer still cannot finish one of these large joints alone.

🔗 https://hightimes.com/culture/hash-hole-island-2026-brentwood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hash-hole-island-2026-brentwood
(Source: High Times)

📰 Bipartisan Lawmakers Turn Focus To Regulating Hemp THC Products Now That A Federal Ban Is Being Delayed

• Bipartisan lawmakers are focusing on creating regulations for hemp THC products.
• Congress is taking action now that a scheduled federal ban on these products is being delayed.
• House and Senate members from both major parties are involved in crafting the new regulations.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/bipartisan-lawmakers-turn-focus-to-regulating-hemp-thc-products-now-that-a-federal-ban-is-being-delayed/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Are You Overpaying for Weed? High Times Brought Back Its 1974 Price Tracker to Tell You.

• High Times has brought back its cannabis price tracker first introduced in 1974.
• The original price tracker was created to help buyers avoid getting overcharged.
• The tool was designed to inform consumers about the going rate for weed.

🔗 https://hightimes.com/culture/thmq-weed-price-tracker-is-back/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thmq-weed-price-tracker-is-back
(Source: High Times)

📰 High Doses Of THC From Cannabis Can Produce ‘Psychedelic-Like States,’ Study Shows

• A new study shows high doses of THC can produce psychedelic-like states.
• The psychoactive effects of high-dose THC can be hard to distinguish from psilocybin.
• The findings are based on a new study published by Marijuana Moment.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/high-doses-of-thc-from-cannabis-can-produce-psychedelic-like-states-study-shows/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 In 40 Years, MAPS Partnered With Universities, Clinicians and the Pentagon. It Just Signed Its First Deal With a Weed Shop.

• MAPS signed its first deal with a cannabis shop after 40 years of operation.
• The organization has previously partnered with universities, clinicians, and the Pentagon.
• MAPS has also worked with the Department of Defense.

🔗 https://hightimes.com/dispensaries/maps-first-cannabis-company-partnership-honeyprojects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maps-first-cannabis-company-partnership-honeyprojects
(Source: High Times)

📰 DEA Has A List Of Questions For Marijuana Businesses That Register For Federal Rescheduling Protections

• The DEA has questions for medical marijuana businesses seeking federal rescheduling protections.
• The agency wants to know if these businesses plan to order cannabis from other sources.
• This inquiry aligns with the Trump administration's cannabis rescheduling process.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/dea-has-a-list-of-questions-for-marijuana-businesses-that-register-for-federal-rescheduling-protections/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 New Mexico Launches Medical Psilocybin Producer Permit Applications

• New Mexico has launched medical psilocybin producer permit applications
• The state is working hard to operationalize the program as quickly as possible
• Officials aim to address the suffering of people through this new program

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-mexico-launches-medical-psilocybin-producer-permit-applications/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Missouri Officials Defend Hemp Product Ban From Industry Lawsuit In Federal Court

• Missouri officials are defending a state ban on hemp products against an industry lawsuit.
• Plaintiffs argue the ban makes a single product both legal hemp and illegal marijuana.
• A federal judge has been asked to decide on the legality of the state's hemp product ban.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/missouri-officials-defend-hemp-product-ban-from-industry-lawsuit-in-federal-court/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Why Great Retail Design Helps Cannabis Brands Stand Out

• There are currently almost 15,000 cannabis dispensaries operating across the U.S.
• Cannabis retailers must do more than just stock great products to stand out.
• Great retail design helps cannabis brands differentiate themselves in a crowded market.

🔗 https://cannabisnow.com/why-great-retail-design-helps-cannabis-brands-stand-out/
(Source: Cannabis Now)

📰 Alabama’s Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens

• Alabama’s second medical cannabis dispensary opened on Friday in Talladega.
• More dispensary locations are vital for patient access and affordability.
• The news was reported by Anna Barrett of the Alabama Reflector.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/alabamas-second-medical-marijuana-dispensary-opens/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 The Record That Decides Whether Weed Leaves Schedule I Just Needed 294 Corrections. A Few Reversed What Witnesses Said.

• A Tennessee investigator testified that cannabis shipments arrive with paperwork claiming legal THC.
• The lab finds much higher delta-9 THC levels in these shipments than the paperwork claims.
• For six weeks, the record incorrectly stated these cannabis shipments were illegal.

🔗 https://hightimes.com/analysis/dea-marijuana-rescheduling-hearing-transcript/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dea-marijuana-rescheduling-hearing-transcript
(Source: High Times)

📰 Colorado Governor Pardons More People For Marijuana Convictions

• Colorado's governor has issued additional pardons for past marijuana convictions.
• These new pardons add to thousands of cannabis clemency acts he has granted to date.
• The news of these marijuana conviction pardons was reported by Marijuana Moment.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/colorado-governor-pardons-more-people-for-marijuana-convictions/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Kentucky’s Medical Marijuana Program Is ‘Halfway’ To Becoming ‘Fully Operational,’ Governor Says

• Kentucky's medical cannabis program is past the halfway mark to becoming fully operational.
• The state is actively working to get medical cannabis dispensaries open.
• Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear shared the update on the program's progress.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/kentuckys-medical-marijuana-program-is-halfway-to-becoming-fully-operational-governor-says/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Virginia Hemp Businesses Want Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On New THC Product Limits

• Virginia hemp businesses want a legislative cannabis committee to hold a hearing on THC limits.
• The businesses say they are harmed by the state's newly enacted THC product restrictions.
• Hemp businesses are pushing lawmakers to address the issue of the new THC product limits.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/virginia-hemp-businesses-want-lawmakers-to-hold-hearing-on-new-thc-product-limits/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Did Tupac’s Friends Really Smoke His Ashes? The Full Story Behind the Legend

• Members of the Outlawz claim they mixed Tupac Shakur's ashes with weed and smoked them.
• The legendary story follows the aftermath of the famous rapper's death.
• This claim has been maintained by members of the group for a long time.

🔗 https://hightimes.com/analysis/did-tupacs-friends-really-smoke-his-ashes-the-full-story-behind-the-legend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=did-tupacs-friends-really-smoke-his-ashes-the-full-story-behind-the-legend
(Source: High Times)

📰 CDC Wants To Add New Question About Marijuana’s Medical Benefits To Federal Health Survey

• CDC proposes adding a new marijuana question to its annual federal health survey.
• The question would ask how often people use marijuana and if it is for medical reasons.
• The proposal is reported by Marijuana Moment based on CDC plans.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/cdc-wants-to-add-new-question-about-marijuanas-medical-benefits-to-federal-health-survey/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Europe Has a Cannabis Prohibition Problem

• European authorities blame North American legalization for rising illicit cannabis trafficking.
• Evidence contradicts the claims made by European authorities regarding illicit trafficking.
• The article addresses Europe's ongoing cannabis prohibition issues.

🔗 https://cannabisnow.com/europe-has-a-cannabis-prohibition-problem/
(Source: Cannabis Now)

📰 Texas Democrats Say GOP Lieutenant Governor Pushed For Hemp THC Product Ban To Benefit His Alcohol Industry Donors

• Texas Democrats accuse the GOP Lt. Governor of pushing to ban hemp THC products.
• The alleged goal of the ban is to benefit the Lieutenant Governor's alcohol industry donors.
• Alcohol companies are among the Republican official's substantial campaign contributors.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/texas-democrats-say-gop-lieutenant-governor-pushed-for-hemp-thc-product-ban-to-benefit-his-alcohol-industry-donors/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Chile’s Cannabis Crackdown Is Officially Here: Inside Operación Imperio Ámsterdam

• Chile's Operación Imperio Ámsterdam has intensified a crackdown on medical cannabis networks.
• More than 16,000 patients are facing disrupted access to their medicine.
• The operation has exposed deep legal gaps around collective cannabis cultivation.

🔗 https://hightimes.com/news/world/chiles-cannabis-crackdown-is-officially-here-inside-operacion-imperio-amsterdam/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chiles-cannabis-crackdown-is-officially-here-inside-operacion-imperio-amsterdam
(Source: High Times)

📰 More Americans Are Now Smoking Marijuana Than Ever Before As Cigarettes Hit All-Time Low, Gallup Poll Shows

• A new Gallup poll shows a record-high number of U.S. adults now smoke marijuana.
• Cigarette smoking among U.S. adults has reached an all-time low.
• More Americans are now smoking marijuana than ever before.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/more-americans-are-smoking-marijuana-now-than-ever-before-as-cigarettes-hit-all-time-low-gallup-poll-shows/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Missouri Officials Got Almost 900 Applications For Final Marijuana Microbusiness Licensing Round

• Missouri received nearly 900 applications for its final marijuana microbusiness licensing round.
• The program aims to help marginalized or under-represented individuals enter the industry.
• The state-regulated program is designed to expand opportunities in the marijuana market.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/missouri-officials-got-almost-900-applications-for-final-marijuana-microbusiness-licensing-round/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Feds Aren’t Answering States’ Questions On Marijuana Rescheduling Process, South Dakota Official Says

• A South Dakota official says states have more questions than answers on marijuana rescheduling.
• The federal government is not answering states' questions about the rescheduling process.
• A federal change in medical marijuana's classification should help South Dakota's program.

🔗 https://www.marijuanamoment.net/feds-arent-answering-states-questions-on-marijuana-rescheduling-process-south-dakota-official-says/
(Source: Marijuana Moment)

📰 Trump Signed an Order Paying Farmers to Heal Their Soil. Weed Growers Get Nothing.

• Trump signed an executive order that pays farmers to rebuild and heal their soil.
• Hemp growers qualify for the soil-rebuilding payments under the order.
• State-licensed cannabis growers are excluded and receive nothing from the program.

🔗 https://hightimes.com/grow/regenerative-cannabis-farming-living-soil-federal-funding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=regenerative-cannabis-farming-living-soil-federal-funding
(Source: High Times)