A Specter Haunting Asia: What Is Etomidate, or ‘Zombie Juice,’ and Why It’s Alarming Authorities
As prohibitionist policies tighten, drug users find loopholes to keep using, often at the expense of their own health. There even seems to be a direct relationship: the stricter the state control, the more dangerous the alternative substances developed to circumvent the law. Because there’s no shortage of opportunists who, in the absence of efficient […]
Trump DOJ says cannabis & guns dispute “warrants” SCOTUS review (Newsletter: September 25, 2025)
Former DOJ lawyer on marijuana rescheduling & Christians; TX senator pushes hemp restrictions; AK psychedelics initiative 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… Free to read (but not free […]
Trump Claims Tylenol Causes Autism: Here’s the (Lack of) Evidence
Fearmongering, blaming mothers, and even talk of a so-called “magic cure for autism” were featured in controversial remarks by President Trump. He cited what critics called a “high-quality” science’ report, though outlets like The Guardian challenged its credibility. During his speech, Trump described the rise in autism diagnoses as a “horrible crisis,” a topic he […]
Is the THC % Game Rigged?
Walk into almost any dispensary today and you’ll hear it: “This one’s testing at 32%.” Budtenders pitch high-THC flower as if it were golden nuggets, consumers rush to grab the jars with the highest numbers, and brands plaster the percentage like a badge of honor. In today’s market, potency percentages aren’t just a selling point—they’ve […]
Debunking Pot Potency Hysteria: The Truth About ‘Super-Strong’ Weed
From the onset of cannabis criminalization, prohibitionists have sought to advance their agenda — to unduly influence public opinion — by sensationalizing the supposed strength of cannabis. In the 1930s, while lobbying for the first-ever federal ban on cannabis, Bureau of Narcotics Commissioner Harry Anslinger alleged that the marijuana of a century ago was so uniquely potent […]
Farmers Tell Mitch McConnell His Push To Ban Hemp Products With THC Will Cause ‘Catastrophic Consequences’
Dozens of hemp farmers from Kentucky are urging their state’s senior U.S. senator to back off from his push to recriminalize some products that are derived from their crops. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who successfully championed the federal legalization of hemp through the 2018 Farm Bill, has been working this year to roll back that […]
Christians Will Be Able To Use Medical Marijuana After Trump ‘Inevitably’ Reschedules It, Former DOJ Official Says In New Religious Analysis
A former U.S. Justice Department official argues that the use of medical marijuana by Christians may be biblically justified if cannabis is federally rescheduled, saying in a new paper that “the federal government will inevitably” enact the reform. But consumption of cannabis for recreational purposes would remain “inconsistent” with biblical principles even after rescheduling, he […]
Latinas in Cannabis Summit Returns to Los Angeles for 3rd Annual Event
The Latinas in Cannabis Summit returns to Los Angeles on September 27, 2025, marking its third year as one of the most impactful gatherings for Latina professionals and enthusiasts in the cannabis industry. Hosted at The River LA in Frogtown and presented in collaboration with Eaze, the one-day event has become a cornerstone of Hispanic […]
Bill To Restrict Intoxicating Hemp Products To Only Marijuana Dispensaries In St. Louis County, Missouri Dies Without A Vote
“After engaging with stakeholders and hearing a lot of thoughtful discussion between stakeholders and also the council, I have come to the conclusion that there is not a pathway at this time or a consensus to move forward on this.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A St. Louis County, Missouri bill aimed at preventing intoxicating […]
Texas GOP Senator Pushes State Agencies To Adopt More Restrictive Hemp Rules After His THC Ban Bills Failed
A GOP Texas senator who led an ultimately unsuccessful push to ban consumable hemp products with THC during the regular legislative session and two special sessions this year is now imploring state agencies to adopt restrictions on cannabis that he says would align the state with federal law. In a pair of letters sent to […]