Feds Call Marijuana A ‘Deadly’ Drug And Say Even Medical Cannabis Has ‘Serious Consequences’
Federal officials are calling marijuana a “deadly” drug—touting their efforts to seize it and other illegal substances—while also warning that possessing cannabis, even for medical use, carries “serious consequences.” As President Donald Trump considers a cannabis rescheduling proposal—and after he posted a video on the health benefits of CBD—the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and […]
Freedom Fighter of the Month: Joelle Puccio’s Crusade to Protect Pregnant Women
Editors’ Note: “Freedom Fighter of the Month” has long been a popular feature in High Times magazine, dating back to the 1990’s. Today, we’re bringing it back as a monthly column! Send nominations to hightimesfreedomfighters@gmail.com with the subject line “Freedom Fighter of the Month.” Tell us who you think should be recognized and how to […]
Cannabis rescheduling could boost banking bill, GOP senator says (Newsletter: September 30, 2025)
DOJ agrees to delay marijuana rescheduling challenge; US man freed from Russia over cannabis to speak; OH marijuana rules changes 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, […]
Major Alcohol Industry Trade Association Welcomes Its First THC Cannabis Beverage Member
A leading alcohol industry group has added a company that makes THC-infused drinks to its membership roster for the first time. Cannabuzz, a Kentucky-based manufacturer of hemp-derived THC beverages, is now an associate member of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), the company announced in a press release last week. “We’re proud to be […]
High Times Magazine Celebrates 50 Years With New Editor-In-Chief, Return of the Cannabis Cup & Print Issue
High Times, the iconic voice in cannabis culture, psychedelics, advocacy and industry insight, proudly announces the release of its limited-edition, collectible 50th Anniversary Issue, the appointment of award-winning journalist Javier Hasse as its new Editor-in-Chief and the long-awaited return of the Cannabis Cup. Together, these milestones mark five decades of cannabis journalism, culture and community, […]
FDA Is Now Tracking Adverse Health Events Related To Hemp Cannabinoids Like CBD Following White House Approval
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its adverse drug event reporting forms to begin tracking incidents related to hemp-derived cannabinoid products such as CBD. The change to the federal documents—which are used by healthcare professionals, consumers and companies to report adverse experiences with drugs, cosmetics and other products—received sign-off from the White House […]
Trump Rescheduling Marijuana Would Be An ‘Important Domino’ Toward Passing Cannabis Banking Bill, GOP Senate Sponsor Says
If President Donald Trump moves forward with marijuana rescheduling, the reform would be an “important domino” to advance bipartisan cannabis banking legislation, the GOP Senate sponsor says. In an interview with Ask a Pol reporter Matt Laslo that was released on Friday, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) was asked about his earlier comments about how his […]
What Cannabis Companies Need To Know About Work-Related Asthma (Op-Ed)
“The cannabis industry’s unique exposures and the documented health concerns are likely to accelerate regulatory action and litigation risk.” By Erin Bass, Amy Rubenstein and Julie Vanneman, Dentons The legal cannabis industry employs more than 440,000 full-time workers across the United States (not including hemp industry employees). As legalization spreads, so do regulatory and workplace […]
Trump posts video on cannabis’s medical benefits for seniors (Newsletter: September 29, 2025)
DOJ moves to dismiss marijuana & guns case; Lawmakers push against hemp criminalization; MI cannabis tax increase; Study: CBD & anxiety 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: […]
Trump Posts Video On Medical Benefits Of Cannabis For Seniors As White House Weighs Rescheduling
President Donald Trump on Sunday shared a video promoting the health benefits of cannabis—suggesting that covering CBD under Medicare would be “the most important senior health initiative of the century.” As the marijuana industry awaits Trump’s decision on a pending rescheduling proposal, the president’s decision to put a spotlight on the video that was produced […]