A Democratic congressman says that he believes there could be “very bipartisan support” for recently filed marijuana-related amendments to a defense bill, including his proposal to prevent the denial of security clearances for federal jobs based solely on prior cannabis use. In an interview with MSNBC on Sunday, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) was asked about […]| Marijuana Moment
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has a message for young people: Instead of doing drugs, you should focus on becoming an Instagram influencer. The federal agency is promoting tips on how to get a “natural high” as an alternative to drugs, sharing what it says are “7 Better Highs” such as becoming famous on Instagram, […]| Marijuana Moment
A congressional committee has approved a large-scale defense bill that includes GOP-led provisions to create a medical marijuana “pilot program” and require a study into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for active duty military members under the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The House Armed Services Committee held a markup of the National Defense Authorization […]| Marijuana Moment
Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have introduced a bill that would create a $75 million federal grant program to support research into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for certain health conditions among active duty military service members. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) filed the legislation last week. It’s titled the “Douglas ‘Mike’ Day Psychedelic Therapy to Save Lives […]| Marijuana Moment
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