Senate Committee Floats Marijuana As Opioid Alternative, Encourages Psychedelic Research And Raises Concerns Over Cannabis-Infused Foods

Senate Committee Floats Marijuana As Opioid Alternative, Encourages Psychedelic Research And Raises Concerns Over Cannabis-Infused Foods

A key Senate committee is directing federal agencies to consider medical marijuana as an opioid alternative as well as the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics—while also encouraging hemp cultivar and germplasm development and additionally raising concerns about cannabinoid-infused foods. The Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday posted the text of two annual funding bills and attached reports […]

Senate Funding Proposal Renews the Call to Study Cannabis and Opioid Use Among Veterans

New Senate appropriations language asks for more evidence on medical cannabis and opioid use among veterans, while important research questions remain unresolved.

U.S. Senate Committee Urges FDA Action on Cannabinoid Pain Treatments, Proposes Nearly 30% Increase in Hemp Program Funding

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A newly released Senate spending proposal would increase federal funding for hemp production by nearly 30% while urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to … Continue reading