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health8 days ago

Rise of 'Scromiting': The Mysterious Cannabis Syndrome

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), also known as 'scromiting,' is a rare but increasingly recognized condition among long-term high-potency cannabis users, characterized by severe vomiting and abdominal pain. Its prevalence has risen significantly with increased legalization and potency of cannabis, especially among young adults. Experts suggest moderation and further research into the condition's causes and mechanisms, as abstinence remains the only confirmed treatment.

health-and-policy17 days ago

Federal and State Regulations Shape the Future of Hemp and Marijuana Products

In North Carolina, marijuana remains illegal, but hemp products with less than 0.3% THC are legal, though a new federal law set to take effect in 2026 may ban these products due to increased THC limits, threatening the state's multi-billion-dollar hemp industry and raising public safety concerns. The debate involves federal and state regulations, industry impacts, and public health considerations.

health-and-policy21 days ago

Potential Impact of Marijuana Reclassification on Research and Policy

President Trump signed an executive order to prompt the Department of Justice to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which could ease banking and tax issues for cannabis businesses and potentially influence future medical and recreational use policies, but it does not legalize marijuana federally or allow crossing state lines with it.

law-and-policy25 days ago

Ohio bans THC-infused beverages after hemp and marijuana crackdown

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill regulating and taxing the state's intoxicating hemp industry, while also establishing new criminal penalties for marijuana possession and importing. The law allows legal adult use and home cultivation of marijuana but restricts hemp sales to dispensaries, with some industry opposition and potential for referendum efforts. The legislation marks a significant shift in Ohio's drug policy, balancing regulation, revenue, and criminal enforcement.

health25 days ago

Trump's Executive Order on Marijuana Reclassification and Its Impact on States and Medical Research

President Trump signed an executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, potentially easing research restrictions and reducing stigma, though it does not legalize the drug federally. Experts believe this change could facilitate more scientific studies on marijuana's medical benefits, but some caution about increased addiction risks and emphasize that marijuana's medicinal value remains unproven by conclusive research.

health26 days ago

Trump's Executive Order on Marijuana Reclassification Sparks Mixed Reactions

President Trump signed an executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, aiming to facilitate medical research and reduce legal barriers, while not legalizing it federally. The move recognizes marijuana's potential medical benefits and seeks to improve research and medical access, but possession remains illegal under federal law.

politics26 days ago

Trump's Executive Order Reshapes Cannabis Policy and Industry Opportunities

President Trump signed an executive order to expedite the reclassification of marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, aiming to facilitate medical research and acknowledge potential medical benefits, though it stops short of full legalization or recreational reform. The move was influenced by lobbying from the cannabis industry and is seen as a symbolic first step, with ongoing barriers and debates about its implications and enforcement.

world26 days ago

Trump's Executive Order Boosts Cannabis Access and Industry Growth

President Trump signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing restrictions and potentially expanding medical access, while emphasizing it does not legalize recreational use. The move is seen as a significant shift in U.S. cannabis policy, opening doors for industry growth, research, and medical applications, with some stock impacts and industry implications.