Congress wants federal study of state cannabis laws (Newsletter: April 21, 2026)
Politicians & brands mark 4/20; MA gov signs marijuana bill; PA legalization; DE medical cannabis bill; Woody Harrelson & Bill Maher talk marijuana 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 […]
Medical Marijuana Helps People Stop Using Opioids, Sleeping Aids And Other Prescription Drugs, Study Shows
Using medical marijuana appears to help people reduce the use of other medications, including opioids, sleeping aids and antidepressants, according to a new study involving more than 3,500 patients. They also experience far fewer negative side effects after switching to cannabis from prescription drugs. The results of the survey show that across all medication categories, […]
Study Finds Up to 99% Lower Byproducts With Vaporization
A PAX-authored study comparing vaporized cannabis to joint smoke found significantly lower levels of certain compounds under controlled lab conditions. A new research paper is adding fresh data to a long-running question in cannabis consumption: how vaporizing compares to smoking when it comes to chemical exposure. The research—conducted by Richard Rucker, who serves as PAX’s […]


