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October 14, 2025
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Ohio’s emergency hemp ban took effect this week as lawsuits hit federal court, testing whether states can block federally legal products to protect cannabis licensees. Psychedelic research revealed an entirely new anti-inflammatory pathway that could reshape drug development, and Florida’s governor admitted legalization’s popularity even while opposing it.
⚖️ Ohio’s Hemp Ban Sparks Federal Suits
🧬 Psychedelics Shift Science
🗳️ DeSantis Admits Legalization’s Popularity
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