THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 28, Issue 11
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THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM

Volume 28   •   Issue 11   •   March 13, 2025

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Analysis: Most 'Hemp-Derived' Intoxicating Products Sold Online Contain Synthetically Produced Cannabinoids

While delta-8-THC and delta-9-THC were the most frequently identified synthetically derived cannabinoids, investigators also identified highly potent novel cannabinoids such as THCP and HHC in nearly one-third to one-half of products.

 
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Survey: Nearly Half of Military Veterans Use Cannabis for Pain Relief

Respondents were most likely to report using cannabis to manage pain or mobility (81 percent), sleep (62 percent), PTSD or anxiety (43 percent), stress (43 percent), and depression (29 percent).

 
 

LATEST NEWS

 
 
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Idaho: Voters May No Longer Be Able To Amend State's Marijuana Policies

If enacted next year, no future initiatives pertaining to how marijuana or other controlled substances are regulated will be permitted to appear on the Idaho ballot.

 
 

ACTION ALERTS

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North Dakota: Lawmakers Advance Competing Bills Permitting Edible Forms of Medical Cannabis

Under current law, state-registered patients may possess either herbal cannabis or infused tinctures, capsules, or topical patches.

 
 

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