HHS Seeks to Reclassify Marijuana: Understanding the Implications

A worker sets up Florist Farms cannabis products on the first day of legal recreational marijuana sales at the Housing Works Cannabis Co. in New York, on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty Images This week, the Department of Health and Human Services has requested that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) …

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Reconsidering Schedule I Classification: A New Perspective

The US Department of Health and Human Services has submitted a recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration regarding marijuana policy. Senate leaders praised this as a positive first step towards loosening federal restrictions on the drug. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra announced on Twitter that the agency has fulfilled President Biden’s request for a scheduling recommendation …

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Study reveals elevated levels of heavy metals in blood and urine of marijuana users

A recent study conducted at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health has revealed that marijuana users have higher levels of heavy metals in their blood and urine compared to non-users. The study, which was published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal, analyzed data from over 7,200 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination …

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HHS Provides Recommendation to DEA Regarding Marijuana Rescheduling

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has submitted its findings on marijuana to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to potentially change marijuana’s legal status in the United States. In October 2022, President Biden requested that the HHS secretary and the attorney general review the current federal …

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HHS Urges for Relaxing Marijuana Regulations

James Romano is shown trimming flowers at the CommCans processing facility in Medway, MA on October 27, 2021. The trimmed flowers are collected in a tray, along with shake, which is the cannabis flower that has broken down naturally through handling. CommCans uses shake in their pre-rolled joints or to make edibles. This image is …

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Sha’Carri Richardson expresses gratitude following record-setting performance at 100M World Championships

Sha’Carri Richardson achieved a significant milestone in her career, winning her first-ever gold medal at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. This victory in the 100-meter event showcased her exceptional talent and dedication. The accompanying photo captured the moment of triumph, taken by Anna Szilagyi/EPA-EFE. Aug. 22 (UPI) — During a press conference at the …

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Tilray Acquires Brands from Molson Coors and Anheuser-Busch in Cannabis Partnership

Tilray Brands, a major cannabis company, is expanding its presence in the alcoholic and cannabis beverages market by acquiring brands from Molson Coors and Anheuser-Busch. This strategic move comes as legal restrictions continue to hinder the marijuana industry. On Friday, Tilray announced its acquisition of the remaining 57.5% equity ownership of cannabis-infused drinks maker Truss …

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Aaron Rodgers and Sauce Gardner Include Water Girl in Lively Celebration

The bromance between Aaron Rodgers and Sauce Gardner continues to flourish with their latest antics. During Jets OTAs in June, the esteemed NFL player and the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year developed a secret greeting that involved mimicking the act of smoking marijuana. This inside joke seems to have expanded, as evidenced by a …

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Why is NY prioritizing anti-smoking measures over combating illicit drug use?

The drug policy in New York, which promotes safe, legal, and widespread drug use, is facing significant obstacles. US Attorney Damien Williams has threatened to shut down the city’s “safe injection sites” where illegal drugs are used under medical supervision. Additionally, a state Supreme Court judge has halted the issuance of new marijuana dispensary licenses …

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