CBD Has ‘Substantial Promise’ To Combat Tumors From Cancer, Scientific Review Shows
Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound in marijuana, “holds substantial promise as an anti-tumor agent” in addition to its other anti-inflammatory properties, a new scientific review Scientists explored CBD’s effect on many types of cancer—including some of the most aggressive ones, such as glioblastoma, which affects the brain. They also noted it can help suppressing the […]
Massachusetts Officials Will Review Complaint That Anti-Marijuana Campaign ‘Fraudulently’ Collected Signatures For Ballot Initiative
Massachusetts election officials have scheduled a hearing to investigate a complaint challenging the signature gathering process for a proposed ballot initiative to roll back the state’s marijuana law. This comes about two weeks after the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Elections Division confirmed that the anti-cannabis campaign collected enough valid signatures to send the measure to […]
World Health Organization Won’t Ease Coca Leaf Ban, Even As Review Found Prohibition Is More Dangerous Than The Plant
“It’s unacceptable for humanity to demonize a sacred medicinal plant. It was more of a political decision than a scientific one.” By Mattha Busby, Filter The World Health Organization had a historic opportunity to ease a strict global ban on the coca leaf—a prohibition, campaigners said, with “racist and colonial” roots. But the agency has […]
Cannabis rescheduling review still “ongoing,” White House says (Newsletter: November 14, 2025)
New DOJ marijuana guidance actions; CO & FL govs debate cannabis; PA legalization path forward; Veterans group pushes Congress on hemp; MI tax lawsuit 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 […]