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Several jurisdictions around the world now permit some level of legal cannabis activity by consumers, patients and, in some cases, entrepreneurs. In places where cannabis is legal for medical or adult use, there has never been a better time to be a cannabis patient or consumer since the dawn of cannabis prohibition. Those freedoms did not come about randomly. They were only achieved thanks to the tireless efforts of local cannabis activists, and it is important that, as the global cannabis industry continues to spread, activism efforts continue. While it is hard to pinpoint the first official cannabis activism effort,…

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), that paradoxical condition where cannabis triggers nausea instead of relieving it, is back at the center of public health debate. This time, it’s for two major reasons: a massive new study published in JAMA Network Open and the recent decision by the World Health Organization to assign CHS its own diagnostic code. Together, these developments paint a clearer (if more complex) picture of why this gastrointestinal syndrome is showing up more often in emergency departments, especially among younger adults and heavy users of high-potency cannabis products. CHS by the numbers: Who ends up in ER and…

As gravity dictates, whatever goes up must come down. During parties, we expose our bodies to an avalanche of stimuli that, once everything fades, leaves a mark not just on the body but on our state of consciousness. After that whirlwind comes a sort of “depersonalization” or “derealization” of the soul: a struggle to return to a more limited way of being in the world. And no, it’s not just a chemical effect. It’s the living proof that we’re not robots, that our bodies are territories where experiences, absences, mind trips, and desires get burned in deep —like scars, branded…

By the time John Backer lights up, you already know the vibe. The Los Angeles native behind the band We Knew Nothing speaks fast, laughs easily, and treats creative choices like sacred oaths. He rolls blunts in the studio because it settles the mind, then chases songs that feel true in his bones. If he sounds like a lifer, it is because he is. “I smoke all the time,” he says. “I have this thing called cyclical vomiting syndrome. They say 50 percent of the people who have it are caused by weed, and the other half, weed helps them.…

As cannabis becomes a booming global industry, America is stuck on the sidelines. While countries like Canada, Portugal and Colombia ship products around the world, U.S. federal laws block companies from exporting — and that delay could be costing up to $10 billion a year in lost trade, jobs and influence. When I first asked whether the U.S. was missing out on the global cannabis boom, the response was overwhelming. Investors, CEOs, policymakers—they all know it’s happening. This follow-up zeroes in on one missed opportunity too big to ignore: exports. According to an analysis from Matt Karnes at GreenWave Advisors,…

Senate report warns DC about marijuana; Dem lawmakers’ hemp plan; Top FL Dem says state will legalize in 2026; SCOTUS cannabis brief Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Hold on, just one second before you read today’s news. Have you thought about giving some financial support to Marijuana Moment? If so, today would be a great day to contribute. We’re planning our reporting for the coming months and it would really help to…

After weeks of judging across two coasts, the MJBowl has revealed the 2025 MVPs. These first-place winners represent the top performers in every major product category in California and New York, reflecting the finest craftsmanship, freshest ideas and most expressive regional styles shaping the market right now. This year’s list highlights standout entries across both states. Among the California winners, the Natural Gas Papaya Solventless Rosin Bar by RAWsin, co-created with Josh Kesselman, earned the top spot in the solventless vape category. Its first-place finish reflects the strength of the field and the growing attention around solventless vape formats within…

Two new peer-reviewed studies are inviting people to rethink how cannabis interacts with aging, health and everyday behavior. One study reports that older adults with a history of cannabis use perform better on several cognitive tests than non-users. Another finds that adults who live close to licensed cannabis retailers are less likely to engage in heavy alcohol use, especially seniors and younger adults in their early twenties. Taken together, the findings suggest a more nuanced picture than the one painted by decades of scare stories about cannabis and older adults. They also add to a growing body of evidence that…

Step aside, ice water hash, the pendulum is swinging toward extracts purified by the power of electricity in the mid-2020s. Hash connoisseurs and the mainstream that follows them have made a type of kief purified by static electricity all the rage. Clumps of hash heads, by Wolverinedabs. Photo by Marvin Lee – @surfacearea999 Coming out of the hash contests of Spain, so-called static dry sift promises a hit that’s the soul of the plant, unadulterated by even water as a solvent. You can make a version of it at home during trimming, and the big hash labs on the international…

Congress: marijuana banking on “back burner”; FL legalization sigs; NY gov signs cannabis bill; MA prohibition measure; Hemp & marijuana cooperation Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good deed for the day: donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there.Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment/ TOP THINGS TO KNOWSeveral key House and Senate lawmakers told…