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An Alabama appellate court blocked a lower court ruling preventing state regulators from issuing medical cannabis permits. An appeals court ruling could help restart Alabama medical cannabis licensing. < Back Appeals court ruling could help restart Alabama medical cannabis licensing May 23, 2025 Chris Roberts MJ Biz Daily Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link An Alabama appellate court has blocked a lower court’s ruling that is preventing state regulators from issuing coveted vertically integrated medical cannabis permits. Appeals court ruling could help restart Alabama medical cannabis licensing is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

The company has authorization to produce cannabis-derived pharmaceutical drugs within Canada. < Back HYTN Secures Cannabis Drug License, Advancing Pathway for Prescription Cannabinoid-Based Medicines Jul 14, 2025 staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The company is authorized to manufacture cannabis-derived pharmaceutical drugs in Canada. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

Curaleaf has opened new locations in Apopka, Fla., and Girard, Ohio, increasing its nationwide store count to 157. < Back Curaleaf Opens Cannabis Dispensaries in Florida, Ohio Sep 15, 2025 Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The new locations in Apopka, Fla., and Girard, Ohio, bring Curaleaf's nationwide store count to 157. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear *U.S. v. Hemani*, a case challenging the constitutionality of a federal law (Section 922(g)(3)) that prohibits people who use marijuana or other illegal drugs from buying or possessing firearms, based on the Second Amendment. The Justice Department, which supports the ban, specifically requested the Supreme Court review this case. The defendant in *Hemani* is a user of both marijuana and cocaine. The law bans firearm possession for anyone who is an "unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance," although federal courts have recently cast doubt on the law's constitutionality, with several lower courts ruling against the ban, citing a lack of historical precedent for such a broad restriction on Second Amendment rights. < Back Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Case On Gun Rights Of People Who Use Marijuana And Other Illegal Drugs Oct 20, 2025 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case on the constitutionality of a federal law prohibiting people who use marijuana or other drugs from buying or possessing firearms. The Trump administration has argued that the policy “targets a category of persons who pose a clear danger of misusing firearm” and should be upheld. After several years of conflicting lower court rulings on related cases, justices on Monday granted cert in *U.S. v. Hemani *to settle the question of whether the ban—known as Section 922(g)(3)—is consistent with the Second Amendment. While the court on Monday also declined to take up a separate case on cannabis consumers’ gun rights, there are still several others pending a decision from the justices. But the choice to take up *Hemani *in particular is likely welcome news to the Justice Department, which has consistently defended the firearm prohibition and specifically requested that SCOTUS review that case instead of alternatives. That could be related to the fact that the defendant is not only a marijuana consumer but also a user of cocaine who’s sold drugs in the past, so it’s possible DOJ reasoned that he is a less sympathetic face for the issue. Defendants in the other cases were merely found in possession of both a firearm and marijuana. In June, U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, an appointee of President Donald Trump, submitted a filing with the Supreme Court that said “Section 922(g)(3) complies with the Second Amendment,” and the statute “targets a category of persons who pose a clear danger of misusing firearms: habitual users of unlawful drugs.” The law “bars their possession of firearms only temporarily and leaves it within their power to lift the restriction at any time; anyone who stops habitually using illegal drugs can resume possessing firearms,” Sauer said. Notably, while the government mentions “habitual” users of illegal drugs 40 times in its filing, that word does not itself appear in 922(g)(3). The language of the statute prohibits anyone “who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance” from purchasing or possessing firearms or ammunition. In a separate August filing for the case, the Justice Department also emphasized that “the question presented is the subject of a multi-sided and growing circuit conflict.” In seeking the court’s grant of cert, the solicitor general also noted that the defendant is a joint American and Pakistani citizen with alleged ties to Iranian entities hostile to the U.S., putting him the FBI’s radar. Now that the Supreme Court has agreed to take up *Hemani*, if justices declare 922(g)(3) constitutional, such a ruling could could mean government wins in the remaining cases. The high court on Monday denied a petition for cert in *U.S. v. Cooper*, while leaving pending decisions on *U.S. v. Daniels* and *U.S. v. Sam*. The justices were scheduled to discuss all of the cases at a closed-door meeting last Friday. The court also recently denied a petition for cert in another gun and marijuana case, *U.S. v. Baxter, *but that wasn’t especially surprising as both DOJ and the defendants advised against further pursing the matter after a lower court reinstated his conviction for being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm. A number of federal courts in recent years have cast doubt on the legality of § 922(g)(3), finding generally that while the ban on gun ownership among drug users may not be entirely unconstitutional, there’s scant historical precedent for such a broad restriction of Second Amendment rights on an entire a category of people. Meanwhile, in recent interviews with Marijuana Moment, several Republican senators shared their views on the federal ban on gun possession by people who use marijuana—with one saying that if alcohol drinkers can lawfully buy and use firearms, the same standard should apply to cannabis consumers. Separately, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit last month sided with a federal district court that dismissed an indictment against Jared Michael Harrison, who was charged in Oklahoma in 2022 after police discovered cannabis and a handgun in his vehicle during a traffic stop. The case has now been remanded to that lower court, which determined that the current statute banning “unlawful” users of marijuana from possessing firearms violates the Second Amendment of the Constitution. The lower court largely based his initial decision on an interpretation of a Supreme Court ruling in which the justices generally created a higher standard for policies that seek to impose restrictions on gun rights. The ruling states that any such restrictions must be consistent with the historical context of the Second Amendment’s original 1791 ratification. The historical analogues that the Justice Department relied on to make the case that the ban is consistent included references to antiquated case law preventing Catholics, loyalists, slaves and Indians from having guns. The circuit court, for its part, said that “the government must show non-intoxicated marijuana users pose a risk of future danger” to support the current policy. “This inquiry, which may involve fact finding, is best suited for the district court.” Meanwhile, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh District, judges recently ruled in favor of medical cannabis patients who want to exercise their Second Amendment rights to possess firearms. As a recent report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) explained the current legal landscape, a growing number of federal courts are now “finding constitutional problems in the application of at least some parts” of the firearms prohibition. In a recent ruling, a three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated a defendant’s conviction and remanded the case back to a district court, noting that a retrial before a jury may be necessary to determine whether cannabis in fact caused the defendant to be dangerous or pose a credible threat to others. The Third Circuit separately said in a published opinion that district courts must make “individualized judgments” to determine whether 922(g)(3) is constitutional as applied to particular defendants. *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* Earlier this year, a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that the ban was unconstitutional as applied to two defendants, writing that the government failed to establish that the “sweeping” prohibition against gun ownership by marijuana users was grounded in historical precedent. A federal judge in El Paso separately ruled late last year that the government’s ongoing ban on gun ownership by habitual marijuana users is unconstitutional in the case of a defendant who earlier pleaded guilty to the criminal charge. The court allowed the man to withdraw the plea and ordered that the indictment against him be dismissed. DOJ has claimed in multiple federal cases over the past several years that the statute banning cannabis consumers from owning or possessing guns is constitutional because it’s consistent with the nation’s history of disarming “dangerous” individuals. In 2023, for example, the Justice Department told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit that historical precedent “comfortably” supports the restriction. Cannabis consumers with guns pose a unique danger to society, the Biden administration claimed, in part because they’re “unlikely” to store their weapon properly. Meanwhile, some states have passed their own laws either further restricting or attempting to preserve gun rights as they relate to marijuana. Recently a Pennsylvania lawmaker introduced a bill meant to remove state barriers to medical marijuana patients carrying firearms. Colorado activists also attempted to qualify an initiative for November’s ballot that would have protected the Second Amendment rights of marijuana consumers in that state, but the campaign’s signature-gathering drive ultimately fell short. As 2024 drew to a close, the ATF issued a warning to Kentucky residents that, if they choose to participate in the state’s medical marijuana program that’s set to launch imminently, they will be prohibited from buying or possessing firearms under federal law. The official said that while people who already own firearms aren’t “expected to” turn them over if they become state-legal cannabis patients, those who “wish to follow federal law and not be in violation of it” must “make the decision to divest themselves of those firearms.” Since then, bipartisan state lawmakers have introduced legislation that would urge Kentucky’s representatives in Congress to amend federal law to clarify that users of medical marijuana may legally possess firearms, though no action has since been taken on that bill. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said in January that he supported the legislature’s effort to urge the state’s congressional delegation to call for federal reforms to protect the Second Amendment rights of medical marijuana patients, but the governor added that he’d like to see even more sweeping change on the federal level. 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The U.S. Supreme Court has narrowed its list of pending cases regarding the federal ban on gun ownership for marijuana users. The court denied a petition in *U.S. v. Baxter* but will discuss several other related cases this Friday, including *U.S. v. Hemani*, *U.S. v. Cooper*, *U.S. v. Daniels*, and *U.S. v. Sam*. Advocates argue the ban violates the Second Amendment, and several federal courts are finding constitutional problems with the prohibition. Some states are also taking action to protect gun rights for medical marijuana patients. < Back Supreme Court Denies One Case On Gun Rights For Marijuana Consumers, But Justices Will Discuss Several Others This Week Oct 14, 2025 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The U.S. Supreme Court has narrowed its list of pending cases concerning the federal ban on gun ownership by people who use marijuana, with justices declining to take up one of about a half dozen—with the others now set to be discussed by the justices at a closed-door meeting on Friday. On Tuesday, the court denied a petition for cert in *U.S. v. Baxter*, which involves a challenge to the federal statute known as Section 922(g)(3). That isn’t especially surprising, however, as both the Justice Department and Keshon Daveon Baxter, the man being prosecuted in the case, advised against further pursing the matter after a lower court reinstated his conviction for being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm. That came after the case was remanded back from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. But advocates are closely monitoring a series of other related cases contesting the constitutionality of the gun ban for cannabis consumers, which they say violates the Second Amendment. DOJ has specifically asked justices to take up one case in particular on the issue while holding on to others for later action. That case, *U.S. v. Hemani,* involves a person convicted of possessing a firearm while using cannabis and cocaine and participating in illicit drug sales. It’s viewed as an easier dispute that would favor the government given the involvement of drugs beyond marijuana. The multiple pending cases were scheduled to be discussed in a closed-door meeting last week. It’s unclear if that happened, but the dockets on the remaining cases were updated on Tuesday to indicate that the justices are now planning to consider them this Friday. Besides Hemani, the other pending cases on gun rights for marijuana consumers set to be discussed at this week’s private conference are *U.S. v. Cooper*, *U.S. v. Daniels* and *U.S. v. Sam*. Meanwhile, in recent interviews with Marijuana Moment, several Republican senators shared their views on the federal ban on gun possession by people who use marijuana—with one saying that if alcohol drinkers can lawfully buy and use firearms, the same standard should apply to cannabis consumers. Separately, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit last month sided with a federal district court that dismissed an indictment against Jared Michael Harrison, who was charged in Oklahoma in 2022 after police discovered cannabis and a handgun in his vehicle during a traffic stop. The case has now been remanded to that lower court, which determined that the current statute banning “unlawful” users of marijuana from possessing firearms violates the Second Amendment of the Constitution. The lower court largely based his initial decision on an interpretation of a Supreme Court ruling in which the justices generally created a higher standard for policies that seek to impose restrictions on gun rights. The ruling states that any such restrictions must be consistent with the historical context of the Second Amendment’s original 1791 ratification. The historical analogues that the Justice Department relied on to make the case that the ban is consistent included references to antiquated case law preventing Catholics, loyalists, slaves and Indians from having guns. The circuit court, for its part, said that “the government must show non-intoxicated marijuana users pose a risk of future danger” to support the current policy. “This inquiry, which may involve fact finding, is best suited for the district court.” Meanwhile, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh District, judges recently ruled in favor of medical cannabis patients who want to exercise their Second Amendment rights to possess firearms. As a recent report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) explained the current legal landscape, a growing number of federal courts are now “finding constitutional problems in the application of at least some parts” of the firearms prohibition. In a recent ruling, a three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated a defendant’s conviction and remanded the case back to a district court, noting that a retrial before a jury may be necessary to determine whether cannabis in fact caused the defendant to be dangerous or pose a credible threat to others. The Third Circuit separately said in a published opinion that district courts must make “individualized judgments” to determine whether 922(g)(3) is constitutional as applied to particular defendants. *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* Earlier this year, a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that the ban was unconstitutional as applied to two defendants, writing that the government failed to establish that the “sweeping” prohibition against gun ownership by marijuana users was grounded in historical precedent. A federal judge in El Paso separately ruled late last year that the government’s ongoing ban on gun ownership by habitual marijuana users is unconstitutional in the case of a defendant who earlier pleaded guilty to the criminal charge. The court allowed the man to withdraw the plea and ordered that the indictment against him be dismissed. DOJ has claimed in multiple federal cases over the past several years that the statute banning cannabis consumers from owning or possessing guns is constitutional because it’s consistent with the nation’s history of disarming “dangerous” individuals. In 2023, for example, the Justice Department told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit that historical precedent “comfortably” supports the restriction. Cannabis consumers with guns pose a unique danger to society, the Biden administration claimed, in part because they’re “unlikely” to store their weapon properly. Meanwhile, some states have passed their own laws either further restricting or attempting to preserve gun rights as they relate to marijuana. Recently a Pennsylvania lawmaker introduced a bill meant to remove state barriers to medical marijuana patients carrying firearms. Colorado activists also attempted to qualify an initiative for November’s ballot that would have protected the Second Amendment rights of marijuana consumers in that state, but the campaign’s signature-gathering drive ultimately fell short. As 2024 drew to a close, the ATF issued a warning to Kentucky residents that, if they choose to participate in the state’s medical marijuana program that’s set to launch imminently, they will be prohibited from buying or possessing firearms under federal law. The official said that while people who already own firearms aren’t “expected to” turn them over if they become state-legal cannabis patients, those who “wish to follow federal law and not be in violation of it” must “make the decision to divest themselves of those firearms.” Since then, bipartisan state lawmakers have introduced legislation that would urge Kentucky’s representatives in Congress to amend federal law to clarify that users of medical marijuana may legally possess firearms, though no action has since been taken on that bill. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said in January that he supported the legislature’s effort to urge the state’s congressional delegation to call for federal reforms to protect the Second Amendment rights of medical marijuana patients, but the governor added that he’d like to see even more sweeping change on the federal level. The post Supreme Court Denies One Case On Gun Rights For Marijuana Consumers, But Justices Will Discuss Several Others This Week appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. 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A new scientific analysis found that states that opened recreational marijuana dispensaries saw a modest yet statistically significant reduction in suicide rates among adults ages 45 and older, with the effect being strongest among men. The research suggests that actual access to cannabis through retail stores, rather than legalization alone, may help older adults manage chronic pain and underlying health issues that contribute to suicide risk. < Back Legal Marijuana Access Reduces Suicide Rates For Older Adults, New Study Suggests Dec 12, 2025 Aaron Houston Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link States that opened recreational marijuana dispensaries saw suicide rates decline among older adults, according to a new scientific analysis of more than two decades of nationwide data. Correlating state legalization to the decline, the researchers note a “modest yet statistically significant reduction” in states with legal access to cannabis. The research, conducted by a team of public health economists, examined monthly suicide counts from U.S. states between 2000 and 2022. Their aim was to better understand whether easier access to marijuana, specifically through licensed retail stores, might have any measurable effect on mental health outcomes. Their working paper, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, shows that may be the case. The study found that in states where recreational cannabis dispensaries began operating, suicide rates among adults ages 45 and older declined. The effect was strongest among men, who historically have had significantly higher suicide rates and are more likely to use cannabis to manage chronic pain, a health challenge that increases the risk of suicide. “Given that older adults are more prone to chronic pain and various physical and mental health issues, it is not surprising that this demographic is increasingly turning to marijuana for its medicinal properties,” the paper noted. The researchers found no similar pattern among younger adults or in states that legalized recreational cannabis but had not yet opened retail stores. That distinction, they say, suggests that actual access to marijuana, rather than legalization via state law changes alone, may be the more influential factor. “We find that suicide rates among older age groups decline following the opening of recreational marijuana dispensaries.” The researchers did not find evidence that cannabis availability increased suicides, a concern raised by opponents who have claimed that legalization leads to rising rates of cannabis use and worsening mental health trends among young people. The authors also address the risk factors for suicide and the therapeutic benefits of cannabis in addressing those underlying factors. “The focus on pain as an underlying cause of suicide is under recognized in the literature and adds an important dimension to the policy discussion,” they wrote. The study also arrives at a time when suicide rates in the U.S. remain near historic highs, especially among middle-aged and older adults. Though the decline associated with dispensary openings was modest, the authors argue that even small improvements deserve attention. The paper, which was not peer reviewed, was authored by Dr. Sara Markowitz of Emory University and Katie E. Leinenbach of Demand Side Analytics. “Although further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms driving these effects, these results point to one potential benefit of legalized recreational marijuana,” they wrote. “These findings contribute to the growing body of literature on the public health impacts of marijuana legalization, offering evidence that recreational dispensary openings may play a role in reducing suicides among older adults, particularly in vulnerable subgroups,” the paper concludes. To account for variables aside from state marijuana legalization, the authors also explored—and dismissed—other potential causes. Their models factored in “the real beer tax, real cigarette tax and three opioid-centric policies: initial prescription limits, pill mill laws and prescription drug monitoring programs,” they wrote. The study comes as more robust research is being conducted related to cannabis legalization and older adults. Earlier this year, scientists found that marijuana users have “superior performance across multiple cognitive domains,” according to a new large-scale study funded by the U.S. federal government, with the effects of cannabis on cognition “presented concurrently across a range of brain systems” and was based on data from 37,929 participants in the United Kingdom aged between 44 and 81 years old. The team found that cannabis consumers consistently outperformed non-users on a range of cognitive tests—suggesting that marijuana use may be linked to brain network patterns typically observed in younger individuals. This new study also comes on the heels of a study of more than 5,000 men whom researchers evaluated over the course of 44 years, finding that “no significant harmful effects of cannabis use on age-related cognitive decline.” In fact, the report says, “Men with a history of cannabis use had less cognitive decline from early adulthood to midlife compared to men without a history of cannabis use.” *Photo courtesy of Max Jackson.* The post Legal Marijuana Access Reduces Suicide Rates For Older Adults, New Study Suggests appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. 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Keeping with his recent parody of President Donald Trump’s social media style, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said on Wednesday that he’s assuming the role of “leader of the free world” in light of the federal government shutdown—and part of his platform will be to legalize marijuana. < Back Gavin Newsom Jokes He’ll Legalize Marijuana As ‘Leader Of The Free World’ And Get People ‘High On Patriotism’ Amid Federal Shutdown Oct 2, 2025 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Keeping with his recent parody of President Donald Trump’s social media style, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said on Wednesday that he’s assuming the role of “leader of the free world” in light of the federal government shutdown—and part of his platform will be to legalize marijuana. People will be “high on patriotism,” he said in a post on X. As Congress continues to struggle to reach an agreement on government funding legislation, Newsom took another opportunity to poke fun at the president, whom he’s routinely goaded with social media posts mimicking Trump’s rhetoric over recent weeks. “GOOD NEWS PATRIOTS! WITH WASHINGTON SHUT DOWN, I, GAVIN C. NEWSOM, AM NOW THE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD,” the governor said, while listing legislative priorities that include universal health care, employment opportunities, free eggs, hair gel subsidies and a plan to “LEGALIZE CANNABIS!” “CRIME WILL STAY LOW AND EVERYONE WILL BE HIGH ON PATRIOTISM,” Newsom said on his X account, parroting Trump’s use of all-caps social media posts. “AND NO MORE TICKETMASTER FEES (FOR THE SWIFTIES, FEES STAY FOR KID ROCK!) THEY WILL CHANT USA! USA! BECAUSE WE WILL BE BACK AND “HOTTER” THAN EVER BEFORE. THANK YOU!” GOOD NEWS PATRIOTS! WITH WASHINGTON SHUT DOWN, I, GAVIN C. NEWSOM, AM NOW THE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD. MY PLATFORM IS VERY SIMPLE: HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS (NO MEASLES!), FREE SCHOOL MEALS (WOW PUDDING FOR EVERYONE), FREE CHILDCARE (THE MOMS LOVE ME! MORE BABIES!!)… — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) October 1, 2025 Newsom was one of the first high-profile politicians to endorse legalization years before voters in his state moved forward with the reform. Of course, the post on Wednesday isn’t meant to be taken seriously. Rather, it’s meant to replicate Trump’s boastful social media strategy. The post came on the same day that a California law the governor approved took effect that delays a tax hike on marijuana sales for three years. With respect to the president, Trump said in late August that he would soon be making a decision on a proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). He previously endorsed the reform on the campaign trail, but he was less clear in recent comments about where he stands on the policy proposal. Rescheduling would not legalize marijuana, however, as the California governor jokingly said he would accomplish as “leader of the free world.” *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* While a decision on rescheduling remains pending, Trump did share a post on social media over the weekend that touted the health benefits of hemp-derived CBD, particular for seniors. One of Trump’s longtime advisors, Roger Stone, subsequently said that his administration has an opportunity to move forward with marijuana rescheduling—or, even broader legalization—in a way that Democrats who regularly tout the reform failed to achieve when they controlled the White House and Congress. Meanwhile, the Republican Senate sponsor of a bipartisan cannabis banking bill said recently that Trump rescheduling marijuana would be an “important domino” to advance his legislation. *Image element courtesy of Gage Skidmore.* The post Gavin Newsom Jokes He’ll Legalize Marijuana As ‘Leader Of The Free World’ And Get People ‘High On Patriotism’ Amid Federal Shutdown appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. 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The House requires 217 votes to reopen the government, and at least 13 of the 219 GOP members are against the intoxicating hemp language. < Back 13 GOP House Reps Oppose Hemp Product Ban Ahead of Vote to End Shutdown Nov 12, 2025 Staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link The House needs 217 votes to reopen the government; at least 13 of 219 GOP members oppose the intoxicating hemp language. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

New federal THC limits threaten small hemp operations and thousands of jobs in Maryland. In Virginia, AYR Wellness' foreclosure could delay medical cannabis permits ahead of a planned adult-use market launch in fall 2026. West Virginia’s medical cannabis program is experiencing slow growth and high prices, leading patients to look for more affordable options out of state. < Back Virginia moves toward adult-use market, AYR Wellness permit delays and West Virginia patient costs rise Nov 19, 2025 LJ Dawson Outlaw Report Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link A Maryland hemp farmer warns that new federal THC limits could devastate small operations and threaten thousands of jobs in the $28 billion industry. In Virginia, AYR Wellness’ foreclosure may delay medical cannabis permit operations while the state prepares to launch a regulated adult-use market as early as fall 2026. Meanwhile, West Virginia’s medical cannabis program struggles with slow growth and high prices, pushing patients to seek affordable options across state lines. Source < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

Edible Brands has launched Edibles.com, an e-commerce platform for federally compliant, lab-tested THC products, positioning itself as the "Amazon of THC" to bring regulation, reliability, and a wellness-focused approach to the fragmented cannabis market. Executive Thomas Winstanley emphasizes selling functional ingestibles organized by outcome (like sleep or stress management) and is working to mobilize resistance against proposed federal bans on hemp-derived THC. < Back Inside the “Amazon of THC”: Edibles.com Reinvents Cannabis E-Commerce Jan 21, 2026 Clare Sausen Cannabis Now Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link With the nationwide launch of Edibles.com last spring, Edible Brands, the company behind Edible Arrangements, is entering bold new territory: THC. Yes, *that* Edible Arrangements — the name behind the flower-shaped pineapples and chocolate-covered strawberries gracing teachers’ desks and mother-in-laws’ kitchen islands since 1999. The idea of transitioning to THC had been percolating for a while, with the brand acquiring the domain name a year ago after settling a cybersquatting lawsuit to release the name from World Media Group, an entity that had acquired the site with the hope of turning a profit by reselling it. Soon after, Edible Brands hired cannabis business professional Thomas Winstanley as executive vice president and general manager of the new venture, Edibles.com. Later that year, Somia Farid Silber stepped up as CEO after eight years with the company. The synergy comes not only from the name, but also from the brand’s trusted reputation. In a market dominated by gas station grams and poorly labeled edibles in prohibition states, Edible Arrangement’s trusted reputation is a salve for those seeking regulation and reliability. Thomas Winstanley Edibles.com now reaches more than 65% of Americans with lab-tested, federally compliant THC products, offering same-day delivery in select markets. It’s a first-of-its-kind e-commerce network built for a category that, until recently, was defined by patchwork regulation, consumer uncertainty and underground connections. Cannabis Now recently spoke with Winstanley to understand how this new model came to life, and what it means for the new era of cannabis commerce. *Building the “Amazon of THC”* Winstanley has described his ideal model as “The Amazon of THC.” In the same way Amazon helped build trust and ease in e-commerce, Edibles.com seeks to educate and serve as a central hub for THC nationwide. “We shied away from that moniker initially, but the parallels are there.” Winstanley says. “Amazon started with one category, books, that made sense for e-commerce. For us, that entry point is functional ingestibles: products that are safe, tested and outcome-driven.” But Winstanley’s ambitions go beyond product aggregation. “Amazon built an ecosystem that educated consumers about online shopping. We’re trying to do the same for cannabis,” he explains. “Our goal is to demystify the access point—to help people understand what they’re buying, why it’s legal and how to shop by outcome rather than just strain or potency.” At the end of the day, Edibles.com’s is focused on consumer health and wellness—helping people enhance their wellbeing through hemp while being able to skip the hassle of going to the store. “Wellness is our guiding principle: highly categorized products that focus on outcome,” Winstanley says. “We have a lot of folks who are purchasing products online for the first time and having them delivered to their door.” Even within such a massive framework, starting a new business is never easy. “In some ways, we’re beginning a business within a company. This is not an extension of more ways to sell strawberries, but a whole new portfolio of substances,” he says, adding that Edibles.com is currently primarily speaking to Edible Arrangements’ existing audience. *Designed for Function* Edibles.com’s UX/UI mirrors the company’s mission to deliver outcome-driven products. Rather than overwhelming users with a dispensary-style menu of hundreds of SKUs, Edibles.com organizes its offerings by need: sleep, stress, pain management, energy and mood uplift. That health-forward lens, he notes, aligns more with Target’s vitamin aisle than a traditional cannabis shop. “My wife and I love Olly Sleep Gummies,” he says. “Our products belong in that same conversation. We’re not marketing ‘getting high’; we’re marketing better sleep, less stress and overall functional outcomes. That’s the bridge between cannabis and wellness.” This framing places THC as a nootropic along the lines of ashwagandha, demystifying the ingredient as a part of the larger wellness landscape. Winstanley describes their framing as “more aligned with nutraceuticals than controlled substances.” *The Compliance Maze* With each state comes a new set of laws, bylaws and risk assessments, along with a separate set of legal reviews and ongoing vetting. “We move fast, but we’re also cautious,” he says. “Every day involves balancing innovation with compliance. You want to grow quickly, but you can’t jeopardize consumer trust or partner integrity.” That trust is earned through curation and transparency. Edibles.com only features brands with established reputations, such as Wyld, Wana, Kiva, and Cann—all of which undergo rigorous compliance audits before being listed. “This is our varsity lineup,” Winstanley says. “It sets us up to reach further outside the margins.” *Restoring Confidence in a $28B Market* While the U.S. hemp-derived THC market now exceeds $28 billion, consumers remain skeptical of its legality. “We get asked all the time: ‘How is this legal?’” he says. “We’re talking about the same molecule, just different extraction processes due to regulation.” Since hemp plants legally contain less than 0.3% THC, industry practice requires hemp-derived THC to take the route of using CBD to convert into THC. This process requires more sophisticated techniques, such as isomerization. “Marijuana” plants, however, have a naturally higher THC content, lending themselves to a more straightforward extraction process (including solvents, ethanol or CO2). “Hemp leveled the playing field,” he says. “It allows for a vibrant, more diverse community of entrepreneurs and businesses that are no longer locked out of the market and can pursue their goals, finding a manufacturing contract with a brewery or gummy company, rather than in a regulated market.” However, in November, President Trump signed a spending bill to end the 43-day government shutdown, which included a ban on all hemp-derived THC products. While nothing has taken effect yet—and industry professionals are pushing back—it remains a very real threat. Winstanley is one of those professionals, pledging to use the one-year grace period to organize resistance: “Farmers, brands, and consumers, once fragmented, are now mobilizing together to defend what they’ve built and to finally push for the federal framework the hemp industry has long demanded.” “We’re executive directors of the US Hemp Roundtable. We’re aiming to ensure that federal laws don’t eliminate the $28 billion industry, 3,000 jobs, and revenue for farmers that they currently generate from soy and corn production. I’m fortunate to have to solve these problems; I think there’s a major generational shift happening – the issues we’re arguing about now will be so far in the rearview mirror in the next ten years. The pain will be worth it in the end.” *A Responsible Revolution* For Winstanley, the stakes go beyond business. “We’re not just selling THC, we’re proving we can do it responsibly at scale,” he says. He’s candid about the risks that keep him up at night, the first concern being the very real consumer health threat posed by unregulated products. “I have a four-year-old and one-year-old, and if my son saw a Nerd’s Rope-infused gummy, he’s more likely to try something he shouldn’t. That’s why we self-regulate, use age gates, and push for better policies.” Amid the challenges, Winstanley remains optimistic. “THC can help our country,” he says. “It’s grown, processed and sold here: a true homegrown supply chain. What excites me most is that we’re finally bringing cannabis into the same conversation as wellness, health and happiness.” ------------------------------ *Catch the full story on how Edible Brands brought cannabis to the mainstream — coming to the next print edition of Cannabis Now.* The post Inside the “Amazon of THC”: Edibles.com Reinvents Cannabis E-Commerce appeared first on Cannabis Now. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. 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New York’s legal marijuana sales reached a record $214.4 million in August, but future supply concerns are anticipated. This information comes from an MJBizDaily post, which provides financial, legal, and cannabusiness news. < Back New York cannabis sales hit record-breaking $214.4M Oct 7, 2025 Margaret Jackson MJbizDaily Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link New York’s legal marijuana hit a record-breaking $214.4 million in sales for August, but supply concerns for next year loom. New York cannabis sales hit record-breaking $214.4M is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5