DOJ Knew Gun Ban For Marijuana Users Is Vulnerable To ‘Litigation Risk,’ Newly Revealed Memo Shows As Supreme Court Takes Up Issue
The Biden administration was evidently concerned about potential legal liability in federal cases for people convicted of violating gun laws simply by being a cannabis consumer who possessed a firearm, documents obtained by Marijuana Moment show. The previously unpublished 2024 guidance from former President Joe Biden’s Justice Department generally cautioned U.S. attorneys to use discretion […]
CBD Can Help Aggressive Dogs Chill Out, New Study Shows
“There are many similarities in how CBD can benefit dogs and humans medically.” By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers Cannabis derived products, including cannabidiol (CBD), have been becoming more popular for humans—and it might not be any different for dogs. Researchers now have used multi-year data reported by dog owners who did or did not feed their […]
Youth Marijuana Use Has Declined Since Canada Enacted Legalization, Federally Funded Study Shows
A federally funded study out of Canada shows that youth marijuana use rates have declined after the country legalized cannabis—contradicting concerns voiced by prohibitionists. Using data from Canada’s annual COMPASS Study, researchers at the University of Waterloo and Brock University compared marijuana use trends among adolescents from 2017-2018 (pre-legalization) and 2021-2022 (post-legalization). The study—published in […]
Drinking Cannabis Beverages Reduces Alcohol Use And Improves Sleep, Stress And Mood, New Study Shows
A new study of adults who drink cannabis-infused beverages has found more evidence of a “substitution effect,” with a significant majority of participants reporting reduced alcohol use after incorporating cannabinoid drinks into their routines. They also noted improvements in overall wellbeing and sleep, as well as reductions in pain, stress, depression and anxiety. The analysis […]
Seth Rogen Says Push To Ban Hemp THC Drinks Shows ‘Someone Is Very Threatened’ By The Expanding Market
Actor and cannabis icon Seth Rogen says the push to restrict or ban sales of THC beverages amid their rise in popularity shows that “clearly someone is very threatened by them.” But he expects the hemp drink market to prevail in response to consumer demand. Rogen, whose own cannabis brand Houseplant launched a line of […]
Nearly 1 In 5 Young Adults Use Marijuana For Help Falling Asleep At Night, Study Shows
“A lot of seniors can’t sleep, and a lot of young people now are stressed out and they can’t sleep either.” By Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan […]
Marijuana Consumers Are More Likely To Shop At Target Following Decision To Sell Cannabis-Infused Drinks, Poll Shows
Marijuana consumers are encouraged by Target’s decision to start selling THC beverages at select locations—and a majority says the marketing move makes them more likely to shop at the retail giant’s stores—according to a new poll. The survey from the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD asked cannabis users about the news from Target, which recently launched […]
FBI data shows cannabis arrests are driving the drug war (Newsletter: October 16, 2025)
OK legalization ballot deadline; Fed VA official on psychedelics; Marijuana advocacy org urges industry collab; Study: Cannabis as opioid alternative 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… Subscribers who […]
More Than 200,000 People Were Arrested For Marijuana In The U.S. Last Year, FBI Data Shows
Nearly 188,000 people were arrested over marijuana possession in the U.S. last year, according to the FBI’s latest annual crime report, and another 16,000 were booked for allegedly selling or growing cannabis. However, those figures are likely understated given inconsistencies in the federal data and questions about the agency’s methodology. The full 2024 data set […]