🇺🇸 Senate Gives Hemp THC Industry More Time by Delaying Planned Federal Ban

Senate leaders have included provisions in a new government funding bill that would delay a planned federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products from November 12, 2026, to December 11, 2026, providing the industry with an additional month to pursue a legislative or regulatory solution. The ban stems from legislation enacted last year that would redefine hemp and effectively remove many currently legal intoxicating hemp products from the market. Industry advocates have welcomed the move as a critical lifeline for a sector valued at tens of billions of dollars, arguing that Congress should regulate hemp-derived THC products through measures such as testing, labeling, age restrictions and quality standards rather than imposing an outright prohibition. The Senate proposal still requires approval by both chambers of Congress before taking effect. If enacted, it would give lawmakers additional time to negotiate a longer-term framework for hemp products, although synthetic cannabinoids that cannot be naturally produced by the cannabis plant would still face restrictions under the current timeline. (Marijuana Moment)

🦠 Cannabis-Infused Traditional African Wound-Healing Remedy Shows Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Activity

A study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences evaluated Product Shezi (PS), a traditional African herbal preparation containing Cannabis sativa and five other medicinal plants that has long been used for wound healing. Researchers found that both aqueous and methanolic extracts of the product demonstrated notable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties in laboratory testing. The formulation showed the ability to reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory responses while also inhibiting the growth of certain microorganisms associated with wound infections. Importantly, the researchers reported acceptable safety profiles in experiments involving fibroblasts and macrophages, cell types that play key roles in tissue repair and immune function. The authors conclude that the findings provide scientific support for the traditional use of this cannabis-containing herbal medicine in wound management. However, they emphasize that additional studies, including animal and clinical research, are needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety in real-world patients. (MDPI)

🧠 Daily Cannabis Use in the U.S. Now Exceeds Daily Alcohol Consumption as Teen Use Continues to Fall

New federal survey data show that 21.4 million Americans now use cannabis daily or near-daily, surpassing both daily cigarette smokers (19.9 million) and frequent alcohol users (17.2 million). The increase reflects a continued rise in regular cannabis consumption, particularly among adults, with daily or near-daily use growing by roughly 21% since 2022. Despite the growth in adult cannabis use, teen marijuana use continues to decline. Federal data indicate that past-year and past-month cannabis use among adolescents aged 12 to 17 has fallen significantly compared to levels seen before widespread legalization, while the growth in consumption is concentrated primarily among adults aged 26 and older. Researchers and policymakers note that cannabis has become more common as a daily-use substance even though alcohol remains the most widely used substance overall when measured by total users. The findings highlight a major shift in American consumption patterns, with cannabis increasingly replacing alcohol and cigarettes as the most frequently used psychoactive substance for many adults
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