What Doctors Couldn’t Fix, Mushrooms Taught Me
I was five years old when the labels started stacking up. Bipolar disorder. ADHD. Dyslexia. Alexithymia. The doctor’s name was Dr. Christensen, and I can still see him sitting across from my parents as I played with toys in the corner of the office. He told them I would probably never live a normal life. […]
Virginia’s New Medical Marijuana Tracking System Shows Strong Sales, Even As Patients Complain About High Prices
“This system gives us a clear, real-time view of medical cannabis across Virginia. We can see which products are popular, track plant growth, and understand sales trends.” By Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury Virginia’s fledgling seed-to-sale tracking system has only been online for two months, but it is already painting the clearest picture yet of the […]
Michigan Court Orders University To Allow Psychedelics Festival, Ruling That Permit Denial Was Unconstitutional
A Michigan court is upholding the constitutional right of an advocacy group to hold an event celebrating psychedelics in a common space at the University of Michigan this weekend. The Student Association for Psychedelic Studies (SAPS) requested a permit to hold this Sunday’s Entheofest 2025 event on the campus “Diag” earlier this year, but the […]
Congressional hearing on cannabis & organized crime sparks debate (Newsletter: September 19, 2025)
GOP senator: hemp products could be banned in 2 weeks; Marijuana industry wants tax reform; Edible Arrangements hemp delivery; Study: Cannabis odors 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… […]
Inside Siam Green: A Day in Thailand’s Prescription-Only Cannabis Lounge
At 10 a.m. on a sticky Bangkok morning, the lights flicker on at Siam Green. The scent inside the lounge is a mix of citrusy buds and antiseptic alcohol—two worlds colliding in Thailand’s new medical-only era. A doctor in a crisp white coat sits at a small desk, prescription pad at the ready. Just a […]
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Inside a Growing Field and Its Quest for Deeper Healing
In the last decade, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) has reshaped how clinicians and researchers think about treatment-resistant depression and trauma. This combination of rapid-acting pharmacotherapy and structured therapy offers new possibilities in mental health care, and it’s gaining momentum fast. Rapid Relief Meets Deeper Change Ketamine is notable for its ability to deliver antidepressant effects within […]
Trump DOJ Asks Federal Court To Dismiss Lawsuit From D.C. Hemp Business Challenging Federal Ban On Local Cannabis Sales
The Trump administration is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit from a Washington, D.C. hemp business challenging the federal government over a congressional budget restriction that prevents local officials from establishing and regulating a retail marijuana market. About three months after Capitol Hemp filed the suit in U.S. District Court for the District […]
It’s a Trap! Why Schedule III Could Be Worse Than Standing Still on Cannabis Reform
“The only clearly understood consequence of moving cannabis to Schedule III is ending the unfair, excessive tax burden, providing a financial benefit for all marijuana companies and a windfall for the largest ones. The rosy prospect of this windfall is fueling dangerous myths: that rescheduling would legalize state cannabis programs, make research easier, or lead […]
GOP Senator Worries Hemp Could Be Banned In ‘Next Two Weeks’ As Debate Has ‘Swung Hard On The Prohibitionist Side’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is cautioning that the cannabis policy movement has “swung hard on the prohibitionist side” amid the ongoing debate over intoxicating hemp products. And he worries that, if things go awry, the hemp market could be decimated “within the next two weeks.” However, he also thinks one solution to the issue could […]
Michigan’s Market Isn’t Broken: It’s Built to Break
By Mike Khemmoro People keep saying Michigan’s cannabis market is “broken.” Prices are collapsing, shelves are overflowing with flower, and operators are getting squeezed. But let’s be real: this isn’t just Michigan. Every state ends up here. Too much supply, too many rules, and not enough demand diversity. The problem isn’t simply oversupply; it’s monoculture. […]