Amendments Pass to Allow Military Vets to Access Medical Cannabis, Psychedelics Poll Shows Growing Support
The House of Representatives has passed amendments allowing military veterans to receive medical cannabis recommendations from their Department of Veterans Affairs doctors. The move is a significant step forward for veterans who have been seeking relief from chronic pain and other conditions.
The House Appropriations Committee also approved a spending bill that includes a provision to block the Department of Justice from rescheduling marijuana, as well as a longstanding rider protecting state medical cannabis laws from federal interference.
In related news, a new poll shows that a significant majority of Americans support legal and regulated therapeutic access to psychedelics, with 63% of respondents in favor of the measure. The poll also found that 55% of Americans believe that psychedelics have the potential to be beneficial for mental health treatment.
In other news, Louisiana has taken a step forward in allowing medical marijuana to be used in hospitals. The state’s House Health and Welfare Committee has approved a bill that would allow patients with terminal and irreversible conditions to use medical marijuana in hospitals, subject to certain limitations.
In the world of politics, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) made headlines when she revealed that “a lot” of her colleagues in Congress use marijuana. She also emphasized the need to end the war on drugs and to focus on addressing the root causes of addiction.
In international news, the Victoria, Australia Legislative Council has approved a bill to codify the state’s approach to issuing cautions for marijuana as an alternative to arrests.
In the world of science, a new study has found that CBD treatment can lead to significant improvements in quality of life for children with drug-resistant epilepsy. Another study has concluded that psilocybin may have potential benefits for motor recovery and sensory integration in patients with incomplete spinal cord injuries.
In business news, Glass House Brands Inc. and Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. have both reported quarterly revenue figures. Trulieve Cannabis Corp. is seeking shareholder approval to redomicile the company from British Columbia, Canada to Delaware.
Finally, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party has criticized a gubernatorial candidate who opposes recreational marijuana legalization, arguing that it is an out-of-touch agenda that ignores broad bipartisan support for the measure.
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