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politics6 days ago•20 min saved

Federal Hemp Ban Threatens $28B Industry and 225,000 Jobs

A federal law set to take effect on December 11, 2026, will ban most hemp-derived THC products, threatening a $28 billion industry and 225,000 jobs. The ban, inserted into a 2025 funding bill by Sen. Mitch McConnell, closes a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill that allowed hemp products to contain high THC levels. While the hemp industry lobbies for compromises like age restrictions, the regulated marijuana sector argues the loophole was exploited. Companies are diversifying or closing as the deadline approaches.

via The Independent|

#congress #hemp #marijuana

business7 days ago•130 min saved

Hemp Industry Lobbies to Avoid 0.4mg THC Ban Threatening 225,000 Jobs

The US hemp industry is urgently lobbying to prevent a federal ban that would limit THC in hemp products to 0.4 milligrams per container, a threshold that would effectively destroy the market for intoxicating edibles and beverages. While the ban, inserted into a government funding measure last year, is set to take effect in December, industry advocates are proposing compromises such as age restrictions and import bans to save their businesses. Opponents, including the regulated marijuana sector, argue the industry built its success on a legal loophole and that the economic impact is overstated.

via AP News|

#business #cannabis #economy

health12 days ago•2 min saved

Study Links Frequent Cannabis Use to Faster Progression of Severe Epilepsy

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine found that frequent cannabis users with treatment-resistant epilepsy experienced more severe seizures and a faster progression to specialized care compared to non-users. The study, published in Epilepsia, suggests that high THC potency may worsen seizure outcomes, though it is observational and cannot prove causation.

via Gizmodo|

#cannabis #epilepsy #health

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Cannabis edibles can impair driving even when blood THC seems low, study shows

A Toronto study of 40 regular cannabis users found that edible THC doses of 10–20 mg impaired driving performance on a simulator two to five hours after consumption—worse lane control, slower reaction times, and greater speed variability—even when blood THC remained below the common 5 ng/mL limit, highlighting challenges for roadside testing and enforcement.

via New York Post|

#cannabis #driving #edibles

uk-news1 month ago•3 min saved

Spice-spiked THC gummies sold online disguised as candy trigger safety warnings

Illegal cannabis-laced gummies sold on social media are packaged to look like ordinary sweets but contain highly variable, dangerously potent spice and THC. Wiltshire Police have seized them and scientists at the University of Bath warn dosage can vary wildly—sometimes by ten- to twenty-fold—creating a real risk of overdose, harm, or death, especially if children get hold of the packets.

via BBC|

#gummies #online-sales #public-safety

policy2 months ago•9 min saved

Senate Delays Hemp Ban to Allow Regulatory Framework

The Senate rejected Sen. Budd’s attempt to recriminalize hemp-derived products by a November deadline and instead backed a continuing resolution that pushes the hemp prohibition back to December 11, with a carve-out allowing immediate recriminalization of certain non-naturally produced synthetic cannabinoids on November 12. Proponents say the delay buys time to craft a federal regulatory framework for low-dose hemp products, while the White House and CMS warn about impacts on Medicare coverage and consumer safety. House lawmakers had already passed a CR without hemp changes, and a wave of bills proposing delays and regulations are circulating in both chambers, though none have gained traction yet.

via Marijuana Moment|

#continuing-resolution #hemp #policy

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

GOP splits over delaying hemp ban amid White House THC plan

Senate Republicans are debating a White House–backed one-month delay to the hemp-derived THC ban as part of a stopgap funding bill; Sen. Budd's amendment to remove the delay is gaining support, while White House liaison James Braid pledged no further delays beyond the measure. The dispute highlights GOP infighting ahead of votes and the August recess, with a separate clash over Sen. Cruz's college sports bill also in play.

via Axios|

#budd #hemp #politics

health2 months ago•27 min saved

Cannabinoid therapy cuts PTSD nightmares in a landmark trial

In a multicenter, double‑blind randomized trial, nightly dronabinol (THC) reduced PTSD‑related nightmares more than placebo over 10 weeks in 171 adults. The primary outcome (CAPS‑IV B2: nightmare frequency/intensity) favored dronabinol with a between‑group difference of −1.50 (CI −2.28 to −0.71) and a moderate effect size (Cohen’s d ≈ 0.65), supporting dronabinol as a potential pharmacotherapy for PTSD nightmares; safety was monitored during titration and maintenance, and data access is described in the publication.

via Nature|

#dronabinol #health #nightmares

courts2 months ago•26 min saved

Texas hemp sector fights back against broad THC ban

Three hemp retailers and a distributor filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Texas alleging that Texas's ban on hemp-derived THC products (including delta-8 and delta-10) violates the 2018 Farm Bill and unduly burdens interstate commerce; they seek a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction as state officials reclassify hemp-derived THC as Schedule I, while delta-9 products under 0.3% remain legal, and thousands of licensed stores could be affected.

via The Texas Tribune|

#commerce-protections #courts #farm-bill-2018

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Federal THC-cap shakes up Florida hemp beverage market

A new federal rule taking effect Nov. 12 caps total THC per container at 0.4 mg, banning many hemp-derived drinks and edibles and potentially forcing layoffs and store closures in Florida. Supporters argue the cap helps prevent intoxicating products from reaching children, while retailers warn it could wipe out most inventory and threaten livelihoods; lawmakers have introduced bills to delay or overturn the rule, with the industry seeking ways to cope as November approaches.

via fox13news.com|

#business #business-impact #federal-regulation

policy2 months ago•6 min saved

Senate moves to pause hemp ban, steering toward regulations

The Senate Appropriations Committee’s continuing-resolution bill would push back the planned federal recriminalization of hemp-derived products to December 11 (from November 12) and carve out a carve-out for synthetic cannabinoids, while funding federal agencies through December. Advocates say the delay gives time to push for a regulatory framework instead of an outright ban, though the House has not included similar hemp provisions and both chambers must agree. Separately, lawmakers from both parties are circulating bills to delay or regulate hemp products, with White House officials expressing support for a regulatory approach. President Trump has urged Congress to delay or revise the ban, and CMS is implementing an initiative affecting hemp-CBD products for seniors, as retailers expand hemp-derived beverages and related products.

via marijuanamoment.net|

#appropriations #federal-ban #hemp

law2 months ago•2 min saved

Texas tightens hemp THC rules, banning most synthetic forms while allowing low-THC delta-9 under 0.3%

Texas’ Supreme Court ruling that the Department of State Health Services can reclassify most hemp-derived THC as Schedule I goes into effect, banning the sale and possession of all synthetically created THC (including delta-8, delta-10, THCP, THCA). An exception applies to delta-9 products with less than 0.3% THC by dry weight, which may be sold in forms such as smokable products, CBD oil, gummies and edibles, topicals, and infused foods/drinks. Possessing or manufacturing the banned products will be a state jail felony, carrying 180 days to two years in prison and fines up to $10,000.

via Click2Houston|

#delta-8 #delta-9 #hemp

health2 months ago•6 min saved

Cannabis at Bedtime: Does it Improve Sleep or Simply Reshape It?

Millions use cannabis to aid sleep, but research shows a split: THC can help some fall asleep faster, yet it may disrupt REM sleep and overall sleep quality, especially with chronic use. Tolerance grows, REM rebound can occur after stopping, and the long-term effects on memory and emotional regulation remain uncertain.

via New York Post|

#cannabis #cbd #health

science4 months ago•6 min saved

Full-plant cannabis extract improves glucose tolerance in mice, unlike THC alone

In a mouse study, obese mice on a high-fat, high-sugar diet treated with THC lost weight and body fat, but only those given a full-plant cannabis extract showed improved glucose tolerance; THC alone did not yield this metabolic benefit, suggesting other cannabis compounds drive the positive effects. The work, published in The Journal of Physiology, cautions against drawing human conclusions and highlights the need for further research into non-THC cannabinoids like CBG and other plant compounds.

via ScienceAlert|

#cannabis #diabetes #metabolism

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Chiefs Wideout Rashee Rice Jailed After THC Test, NFL Quiet on Details

Rashee Rice, Chiefs wide receiver, was booked into a Dallas County jail after testing positive for THC, triggering a 30-day jail term tied to a prior racing-caused bodily injury conviction; he already served a six-game NFL suspension from last season. The NFL said it was aware of the report and declined further comment, and Rice could miss the Chiefs’ offseason program and mandatory minicamp if he remains jailed for the full term.

via NBC Sports|

#kansas-city-chiefs #legal-trouble #nfl