American Medical Association

In a landmark decision, the American Medical Association (AMA) voted this week to support the elimination of criminal penalties for drug possession for personal use, marking a notable shift in the organization’s approach to addressing the substance use crisis in the U.S. “The war on...

The American Medical Association’s new coverage and reimbursement codes for FDA-legalized psychedelic-assisted therapies, the current procedural terminology (CPT) III codes, have become active for physicians and other qualified healthcare providers to apply. These are temporary codes assigned...

A new federally funded study delves into cannabinoid use trends in the United States. Usage Trends in Non-Legal States Researchers from the Universities of Michigan and Buffalo and the Legacy Research Institute analyzed survey data from 1,169 adults, uncovering that in states...

The world of cannabis regulations is ever-evolving, with several significant developments taking place across different regions. Edibles Marijuana Overdoses In Oklahoma Oklahoma grappled with a concerning surge in accidental marijuana consumption in 2022. Over 580 cases were reported —...

The American Medical Association (AMA) published language concerning the recently-approved Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) III codes applying to psychedelic-assisted therapies, as announced by its forwarders the MAPS Public Benefit Corporation and COMPASS Pathways (NASDAQ: CMPS)....

Mental healthcare biotech company advancing psilocybin therapy COMPASS Pathways plc (NASDAQ: CMPS) reported its financial results for the first quarter 2023 ended March 31, 2023 and updated on recent business and clinical progresses. In numbers: Cash and cash equivalents totaled $117.1 million as...

The American Medical Association (AMA) is expected to issue the first code for psychedelic therapy reimbursement, following the approval of a joint application submitted by MAPS PBC and COMPASS Pathways (NASDAQ: CMPS). On March 3, the AMA published its Panel Actions summary which included the...

The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted a policy of supporting the expungement of criminal records for people arrested or convicted of cannabis-related offenses in states where marijuana is legal or decriminalized. “This affects young people aspiring to careers in...

The US Department of Justice reported that federal marijuana arrests continue to decline as more states move to legalize cannabis.” Cannabis busts dropped an average of 11 percent each year since 2010 when the DEA made 8,215 arrests,” reported Marijuana Moment. According to the Bureau...

Can marijuana legalization help reduce crime? It seems so. A new study published by the American Medical Association revealed that states with legalized or decriminalized cannabis have seen “large reductions in race-based arrests among adults,” reported Marijuana...

Some of the most prominent and anticipated mergers of the year appear to be in a holding pattern, and the trend is nothing new. The failure rate of mergers and acquisitions teeters between 70 and 90 percent, according to the 2011 Harvard Business Review study. The high failure rate is a direct...

Getting drunk early and often is an equal opportunity affliction, according to a new study, which shows alcoholism rising sharply across every demo of drinkers. Whether they prefer moonshine or merlot, one out of every eight Americans has an alcohol disorder, according to a study published this...

Critics of the legal marijuana market argue that we don't know enough about the drug to confirm that it's medical benefits outweigh the risks. Others worry that making marijuana legal for recreational or medicinal purposes will convey the message that the drug is generally safe when...

Only second to water, tea is quickly becoming one of the world’s most consumed beverages. The research surrounding tea and its health benefits has boosted its popularity, according to The Wasthington Post Tea has been studied for decades to discover its many health benefits, but it’s hard to...