More Americans Smoke Cannabis than Cigarettes, 2024 Report Says
- An official from the Biden administration has denied speculation about an imminent federal action on cannabis, effectively quashing recent rumors suggesting such an action was imminent.
- A recent Gallup poll has shown that Americans are more likely to smoke cannabis than cigarettes, particularly in the 18-34 age group. Furthermore, cannabis use has reportedly more than doubled since 2013.
- Several U.S. states are making significant strides in cannabis and psychedelics legalization, including California (where bipartisan lawmakers have filed a bill to legalize psychedelic service centers), and Indiana (where the Senate passed a bill to support research on using psilocybin to treat conditions like PTSD and chronic pain in military veterans and first responders).
US Politics: Admin Denies Cannabis Speculation; VP Harris Highlights Cannabis Pardons; PA & NY Governors Push for Cannabis Legalization
Subscribe to Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on cannabis news.
Support our reporting by considering a pledge on Patreon today.
Top News
Rumors of federal action on cannabis have been downplayed by a Biden administration official.
A recent Gallup poll highlights that Americans, particularly 18-34-year-olds, are more likely to smoke cannabis than cigarettes.
Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized President Joe Biden’s mass marijuana pardon as an appeal to young and Black voters.
Pennsylvania’s Governor, Josh Shapiro, used his budget address to urge lawmakers to pass a marijuana legalization bill.
In response to the slow roll-out of New York’s recreational marijuana market, Governor Kathy Hochul intends to make major changes to the leadership of state cannabis regulatory bodies.
The Indiana Senate has passed a bill to fund research on psilocybin for veterans, while bipartisan California lawmakers have proposed a bill to legalize psychedelic service centers.
An Alaska Senate Committee has held a hearing on a bill to create a Mental Health and Psychedelic Medicine Task Force.
The New Mexico Senate has voted to allow marijuana drive-thrus to continue operating.
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management aims to address a loophole which allows high-potency flower to be sold as “hemp” with unregulated sales.
Keep track of cannabis, psychedelics, and drug policy bills with Marijuana Moment’s Patreon.
Local News
San Francisco’s mayor supports a measure that would permit the city to screen local welfare recipients for substance misuse issues.
International News
Thailand’s cabinet is considering legislation to ban recreational marijuana.
Science & Health News
A study shows medical cannabis is becoming increasingly accepted among older adults, but stigma persists.
The North Carolina AMVETS Service Foundation is launching a clinical study on CBD’s efficacy for veterans.
Advocacy, Opinion & Analysis
A poll reflects that North Carolina voters support legalizing medical cannabis.
Business News
Curaleaf International has acquired Can4Med.
Culture News
Actress Eliza Dushku has made a $100,000 donation to the Massachusetts psychedelics legalization ballot initiative campaign.
Ensure you’re up-to-date by subscribing to Marijuana Moment’s daily dispatch.
—
Read More Cannabis News
Leave a Comment