The title of this post is the title of this new study published in JAMA Network Open. Here are the publication’s “Key Points” and “Abstract”: Key Points Question Is receiving medical cannabis for a longer duration associated with reducing prescription
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FDA concludes that "new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed"
After extended study, the federal Food and Drug Administration has decided it cannot figure how to regulate cannabidiol (CBD). This FDA press release explains its decision, and here are excerpts: Given the growing cannabidiol (CBD) products market, the U.S. Food…
Highlighting the hazy "who" of marijuana reform with state reforms and persistent federal prohibition
In the classroom and also in some of my scholarship, I often lean into the questions relating to “who” takes the lead with various legal doctrines and reforms. In the marijuana space, of course, these “who” questions have the added…
Notable accounting of "legal" Delta-8 THC products
This interesting new Forbes article, “Delta-8 THC Generated $2 Billion In Revenue In Two Years, Report Finds,” provides a summary of interesting economic data regarding the interesting “legal” THC products. Here are excerpts: Delta-8 THC products have seen a surge…
In shadow of full legalization initiative, Ohio legislature again discussing broad expansion of medical marijuana program
Last year brought lots of chatter in the Buckeye State remarding marijuana reform, but not much legal reform actually was completed. A proposed ballot initiate for full legalization got bumped a year because of the timing of signature collection, and…
"Building Solidarity in Support of Immigrants’ Rights in the Evolving Marijuana Legislative Landscape"
As I have mentioned before, after a very busy Fall semester, I am catching up on the posting of some recently produced papers that are part of the on-going series of student papers supported by the Drug Enforcement and Policy…
Taking a particular look at the middle of US marijuana reform map as the calendar turns to 2023
Stateline has this notable new article, headlined “Motley Marijuana Laws Drive Consumers — and Revenue — Across State Lines,” that gives particular (but still incomplete) attention to the fact that marijuana reform storys have become somewhat consistent on the coasts…
"2022 Was Marijuana Reform’s Best Year And Everyone Is Unhappy About It: How To Move Forward"
As I am gearing up for another exciting new semester of teaching my always exciting Marijuana Law and Policy seminar at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, I was especially drawn to this lengthy new op-ed by Justin…
"Labor Protections Under Federal Cannabis Prohibition and the Future of Cannabis Unions"
As I have recently mentioned, after a very busy Fall semester, I am catching up on the posting of some recently produced papers that are part of the on-going series of student papers supported by the Drug Enforcement and Policy…
NORML’s accounting "Top Ten" marijuana policy events in 2022
The NORML folks have this effective and helpful new posting, titled “2022 Year In Review: Norml’s Top Ten Events In Marijuana Policy,” which provides a useful review of 2022 reform highlights. I recommend the full post, for more of the…