U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said the federal government should rethink how it classifies drugs like marijuana Dec. 6, 2018, voicing concern that the plant’s current status as a strictly controlled Schedule I substance inhibits research. Adams, who’s previously expressed interest in expanding research into the use of cannabinoids for therapeutic purposes, made the comment […] https://www.marijuana.com/news/2018/12/surgeon-general-schedule-i-hinders-researching-marijuana/
March 2019
4 CBD Brands That Can Help Heal Dry Skin
4 CBD Brands That Can Help Heal Dry SkinDry skin can be particularly bad in the spring months, especially if you are dealing with residual dryness from a winter of sitting near the heater.The post 4 CBD Brands That Can Help Heal Dry Skin appeared first on The Fresh Toast. https://thefreshtoast.com/cannabis/4-cbd-brands-that-can-help-heal-dry-skin/?utm_medium=Feed&utm_source=Syndication…
Cannabis May Qualify for Study Grants as ‘Natural Product’
Federally funded research into marijuana seems to be escalating, with one government agency recently posting a roundup of current “cannabinoid-related funding opportunities” for studies investigating the plant’s therapeutic potential. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) on Dec. 8, 2018, shared a list of four research grant opportunities for studies on “natural products” […] https://www.marijuana.com/news/2018/12/cannabis-may-qualify-for-study-grants-as-natural-product/
Elon Musk Confesses: ‘I Have No Idea How To Smoke Pot’
Elon Musk got himself into a bit of trouble after smoking marijuana during an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast in September 2018. The move reportedly led to NASA launching an investigation into his company SpaceX’s “workplace safety” and “adherence to a drug-free environment.” But now, in a new interview 60 Minutes, the Tesla founder indicated […] https://www.marijuana.com/news/2018/12/elon-musk-confesses-i-have-no-idea-how-to-smoke-pot/
How Trump Government Shutdown Threat Could Affect Marijuana
President Donald Trump is threatening to shut down the government if Democrats refuse billions of dollars in funding for a border wall — but the consequences of that action would extend far beyond border security. WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump threatens gov't shutdown in heated meeting with Dem leaders over border wall, squabbling over election results. […] https://www.marijuana.com/news/2018/12/how-trump-government-shutdown-threat-could-affect-marijuana/
Rights Groups, Unions Call for Ending Marijuana Prohibition
A coalition of major civil rights organizations, labor unions and other groups is calling on Congress to completely remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and divert revenue to communities that have been harmed by the enforcement of cannabis prohibition. “Pass legislation de-scheduling marijuana with racial equity and justice reform components,” reads one recommendation […] https://www.marijuana.com/news/2018/12/rights-groups-unions-call-for-ending-marijuana-prohibition/
Marijuana News Is Moving
News content on Marijuana.com is being reborn as Weedmaps News at news.weedmaps.com. While our URL has changed, you can still find breaking news, political coverage, science explainers, and deep dives into the culture of cannabis. The Marijuana.com archives remain available, with the exception of recent selections that have transferred to Weedmaps News. While Marijuana.com won’t […] https://www.marijuana.com/news/2018/12/marijuana-news-is-moving/