CBD Has Potential To Treat Alcohol Use Disorder By Reducing Withdrawal Symptoms And Lowering Relapse Risk, Federally Funded Study Finds
CBD appears to reduce symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and risk of relapse, while also providing neuroprotective effects, according to a new federally funded study published in the journal Nature. Researchers at the University of California San Diego set out to investigate how the non-intoxicating cannabinoid might impact people with alcohol use disorder. And the findings […]
The Next Chapter of the American Hemp Industry
The U.S. hemp industry has gone through distinct eras over the past decade, each defined by legislation, regulation, or the lack of it, and the market realities that followed. Today, the industry stands at the threshold of a new era. That era is Hemp 3.0. Hemp 1.0 began in the years before and immediately after […]
Using Cannabis Seeds During The Beer Brewing Process ‘Enhances The Nutritional Value,’ Study Shows
Adding hemp seeds to beer during the brewing process may enhance the alcoholic beverage’s nutritional value, scientists reported in a new government funded study. “The final product—beer or a barley wort-based beverage enriched with hemp seeds—is characterized by a unique sensory profile and the presence of biologically active compounds,” the paper says. “It combines the […]
Cannabis companies get more time for Supreme Court petition (Newsletter: August 19, 2025)
DE gov weighs marijuana local control; Poll: Younger Americans switch to THC drinks from alcohol; Study: Psilocybin for TBI; ICE cannabis deportations 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… […]
Cannabis Seed Oil Has ‘Superior Effectiveness’ In Healing Wounds Compared To Conventional Antibiotics, Study Shows
Cannabis seed oil can help accelerate healing of skin wounds—a promising development that authors say indicates that “hemp seed oil may serve as a promising natural and cost-effective adjunct for wound management”—according to a new study of mice. The report, published in the journal Narra J, compared wounds treated with hempseed oil against those treated […]
Texas Senate Again Votes To Ban THC Hemp Products Despite Governor’s Push For Regulations
As the second special session of the Texas legislature commences, the state Senate has again approved a bill to that would ban hemp THC products. Despite Gov. Greg Abbott (R) renewing his call for a regulatory model for intoxicating cannabinoids and an age limit of 21 to purchase such products, the Senate on Monday passed […]
Major trucking group’s cannabis rescheduling concerns (Newsletter: August 18, 2025)
Senator touts hemp research funding; TX medical marijuana rules unveiled as hemp ban advances again; Study: Cannabis as opioid alternative for pain 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… […]
Texas Crime Labs Say They Don’t Have Enough Resources To Test Hemp Products For THC As Lawmakers Consider Ban
“I’m going to prioritize the fentanyl before hemp, and every dollar I spend on testing drugs is a dollar I don’t have to spend on testing a sexual assault kit.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune As Texas lawmakers debate whether to regulate or ban THC products, officials with the state’s crime labs say they […]
Trump’s MAGA base is torn over cannabis rescheduling (Newsletter: August 15, 2025)
NJ marijuana lounge tips; TX hemp hearing; Study: Medical cannabis treats orgasm difficulty; NH gov against legalization; Kratom 7-OH ban op-ed 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 […]
Texas Senators Unanimously Pass Hemp THC Ban Bill Hours After Governor Convenes Second Special Session
The governor of Texas has convened another special session—again directing lawmakers to advance legislation regulating consumable hemp and setting an age limit to access cannabinoids. Within hours, a Senate committee quickly and unanimously approved a reintroduced bill that would simply ban hemp THC products in contravention of Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) call for regulation. After […]