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- Medical Marijuana Is ‘Effective’ In Providing Relief To Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome, Study Shows July 10, 2026People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) could find “significant” long-term relief with cannabis treatment, according to a new study. Researchers said that while dopamine agonists have traditionally served as the “first-line treatment” of RLS, recent studies have signaled that gabapentinoids are now being recommended. Because cannabinoids, like gabapentinoids, inhibit a certain type of amino acid […]Tom Angell
- Former Trump Homeland Security Official Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp THC Product Ban On Track, Warning Of Chinese Threat July 10, 2026The former head of the Department of Homeland Security under the first Trump administration is warning lawmakers against keeping hemp THC products legal, claiming that reversing a ban that is set to take effect later this year would “undermine public health” and “embolden foreign criminal actors.” Chad Wolf, who served as acting secretary of homeland […]Tom Angell
- Using Marijuana Will Make You ‘A Loser In Life,’ GOP Congressman Says July 10, 2026A Republican congressman claims that using marijuana “hurts your DNA,” will “make you a loser in life” and leads to young women being “taken advantage of.” Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), one of the most outspoken opponents of cannabis legalization in Congress, made the comments in an appearance on “High Stakes,” a podcast produced by the […]Tom Angell
- Massachusetts Anti-Marijuana Initiative Signatures Face New Challenge As State Officials Certify Measure For Ballot July 10, 2026Massachusetts officials certified this week that an initiative to roll back that state’s marijuana legalization law will appear on the November ballot—but the campaign is facing a new challenge to the most recent batch of signatures it submitted in support of the measure. The objection filed with the State Ballot Law Commission by cannabis reform advocate […]Tom Angell
- Anti-cannabis measure qualifies for Massachusetts ballot (Newsletter: July 10, 2026) July 10, 2026Confusion about VA marijuana laws; NC gov & House speaker clash on legalization; HI medical cannabis patients’ gun rights Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… BREAKING: Journalism is […]Tom Angell