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DEA officials told pharmacies that dispensing medical marijuana would violate federal law. The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, which oversees the state’s medical marijuana industry, said it cannot override the federal ban despite state law allowing pharmacies to sell the products. Read more HERE

Federal drug officials are warning Georgia to shelve its plans to be the first state to allow pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana products. News outlets report that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Nov. 27 warned pharmacies that dispensing medical marijuana violates federal law. Michael Mumper, the executive director of the nonprofit Georgians for Responsible Marijuana […]

Report Highlights: Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) on the Rise: High-Potency Marijuana and its Impact: Understanding CUD Prevalence and Demographics: Immediate Action Needed:

Federal guidance conflicts with state authorization – AT THIS LINK By Rosie Manins and Helena Oliviero In a major blow to expanding access to medical cannabis in Georgia, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration has warned pharmacies across the state that dispensing medical marijuana violates federal law. The warning comes just after the state became the first in the nation to […]

Former U.S. Attorneys Cite Greater Potency of Today’s THC Drugs, Rise in the Illicit Market and Cartel Activity Following State-Initiated Legalization (WASHINGTON, DC) – More than two dozen former U.S. Attorneys from across the nation, who served under Republican and Democratic administrations, have authored a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) […]

8th and 12th Graders In “Legal” States More Likely To Use Psychoactive Drugs (WASHINGTON, DC) – In another buzz kill for the pot industry, the annual Monitoring the Future (MTF) Survey conducted by the University of Michigan and funded by the National Institutes of Health, shows marijuana use among minors is worsening in states with commercial markets […]

State Senate’s Legislation a Good First Step, Enhancements Needed (COLUMBUS, OH) – As the Ohio legislature debates how the state will implement commercial sales of marijuana and THC drug products, Smart Approaches to Marijuana Action (SAM Action) President Dr. Kevin Sabet, a former White House drug policy advisor to Presidents Obama, Bush and Clinton, is […]

Report Highlights: The report on THC levels in Michigan’s fatal crashes and cannabis use disorder (CUD) illuminates a critical public health issue. It highlights a steep increase in THC presence in road accidents and a significant number of people affected by cannabis use disorder (CUD). This data is vital for stakeholders, emphasizing the need for […]

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STATES 2.0 Act Would Put Nation’s Addiction Crisis on Steroids (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Brian Mast (FL-21), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), and Troy Carter (LA-02) introduced reckless legislation that would legalize unlimited potency concentrates and kid-friendly pot gummies at the federal level. Dr. Kevin Sabet, a former White House […]

While marijuana has been legal in Colorado for more than a decade, the drug is still illegal at the federal level. That is not likely to change anytime soon, but the federal government is considering reclassifying the drug, which could have big implications in several areas, including cannabis-related businesses in Colorado. “Right now, they’re looking like […]

The DEA is putting Georgia pharmacies on notice that federal laws prohibiting possession and sale of THC may prohibit them from selling medical marijuana. “You could have a product that claims to be low but is really above .3 percent when tested by authorities,” Sabet said. “And then that’s going to put the pharmacy at […]