Majority Of Canadians View Marijuana Industry As ‘Important’ To Country’s Economy, Poll Finds As Cannabis Use Rates Match Nicotine
A majority of Canadians say the marijuana sector that’s emerged since cannabis was legalized nationwide seven years ago is an “important contributor” to the country’s economy, according to a new poll that also shows that rates of cannabis and nicotine use are now virtually the same. As Canada grapples with a volatile trade relationships with […]
David Nutt and Global Experts Gather for Europe’s Premier Psychedelic Science Conference
Europe’s leading psychedelic medicine conference, PSYCH Symposium, will return to London on December 4, 2025, bringing together scientists, clinicians, investors and policymakers to explore the future of psychedelic-assisted therapies. The event will take place at Conway Hall, co-organized by Prohibition Partners and Drug Science, with Psychedelic Health as a media partner. Tickets and information are […]
Scientists Develop New Glossary Of Marijuana Aromas That Industry Could Use To Better Inform Consumers
Researchers have developed a new glossary to describe cannabis aromas, debunking certain theories about what gives marijuana strains their unique smell profiles and creating a lexicon to better classify varieties for consumers and businesses. Notably, they found that— contrary to popular belief—terpene content is a poor predictor of cannabis’s scent profile. For the study, published […]
Cannabis company sues DoorDash over hemp sales (Newsletter: October 29, 2025)
NH legalization vote; KS marijuana poll; Study: Cannabis dispensary access reduces alcohol drinking; OH hemp ban pause extended; Tribe’s 1st license 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… BREAKING: […]
New Hampshire House Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Bill
New Hampshire House lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would legalize marijuana in the state—despite expectations that it’s destined to stall out in the opposite chamber or otherwise get vetoed by the governor. Members of the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee on Tuesday voted 10-7 to advance the proposal from Rep. […]
Anarchy in the UK: Ketamine Deaths Increase 10 Fold in 10 Years
In recent years, ketamine has emerged as a favorite drug in various corners, from tech bros to raves, to medicine. Indeed, more and more people are opting for ketamine therapy for mental health, but its use without medical supervision can lead to addiction, and even death. That’s exactly what’s happening in the United Kingdom, a […]
Marijuana Company Sues DoorDash, Total Wine And Others Over Alleged Illegal Sales Of Hemp THC Products
A subsidiary of a multi-state marijuana company is suing DoorDash, Total Wine and several other businesses for allegedly violating Virginia hemp laws by marketing cannabis products that exceed the legal THC limit. In a lawsuit filed with the Virginia Circuit Court of Arlington County on Wednesday, Jushi Holdings Inc. subsidiary Dalitso LLC claimed that defendants […]
Why California’s Treasurer Says the State’s Adult-Use Cannabis Law Is a Failure
“We shouldn’t be harassing people who are trying to do the right thing and paying their taxes.” At IgniteIt’s Market Spotlight: California, Treasurer Fiona Ma told a packed room what many licensees have been saying for years — then laid out where the fixes need to happen. Why the treasurer matters here A treasurer is […]
Why Religion Was Never Sober: Lessons from Gary Laderman’s ‘Sacred Drugs’
Religion lives in practice, not only in pews. In “Sacred Drugs,” scholar Gary Laderman maps how psychoactive substances move through ritual, identity, and meaning. The canvas is wide. Coffee and wine at the table. Cannabis in ceremony. Peyote, psilocybin, and LSD in spiritual quests. Pharmaceuticals as faith for a modern age. The question is simple. […]
Tribe In Nebraska Approves First Marijuana License As State Officials Scale Back Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Law
As Nebraska officials face criticism over attempts to significantly scale back a voter-approved medical marijuana law, an Native American tribe within the state has now approved its first license for a vertically integrated cannabis operation since approving legalization in its borders earlier this year. At its first meeting on Monday, the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska’s […]