A cannabis extract rich in cannabidiolic acid produced substantially stronger inhibition of sodium channels associated with epilepsy than purified CBDA alone, according to a laboratory study published by Phytomedicine. The research was conducted by scientists from the National University of La Plata, Argentina’s National Scientific and Technical Research Council and the Scientific Research Commission of …
95% of Healthcare Professionals Surveyed Support Legal Medical Marijuana, 74% Open to Recommending It
A large majority of healthcare professionals support legal access to medical marijuana and believe cannabis has therapeutic potential, according to a recent study published by the Journal of Cannabis Research. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine surveyed 879 healthcare professionals across the United States, finding that 95% …
Ohio Marijuana Sales Grow an Average of 25.5% in First Three Months Following Intoxicating Hemp Ban
Ohio’s licensed marijuana market has posted strong year-over-year growth in each of the first three full months since the state’s ban on intoxicating hemp products took effect on March 20. According to data from the research firm Headset, marijuana sales increased 32% in April compared with April 2025. This was followed by year-over-year increases of …
New York Launches Statewide ‘Cannabis Honestly’ Youth and Family Education Campaign
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has launched Cannabis Honestly, a statewide public education campaign designed to provide young people, families and other trusted adults with practical, evidence-informed information about cannabis. The campaign was developed following a yearlong “Listen and Learn” initiative involving more than 450 young people, parents, educators and community …
Ascend Wellness Schedules Reverse Stock Split Vote Ahead of Planned U.S. Exchange Uplisting
Ascend Wellness Holdings announced Monday that it will ask stockholders to approve a reverse stock split as the multistate marijuana operator prepares to pursue a listing on a major U.S. stock exchange. The company has filed a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a virtual special meeting scheduled for …
Gun Rights Groups Sue Pennsylvania Over Veteran’s Carry License Denial Tied to 1994 Marijuana Conviction
Gun Owners of America and the Gun Owners Foundation have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of an Air Force veteran challenging a Pennsylvania law that permanently bars people with certain drug convictions, including a minor marijuana possession offense from more than 30 years ago, from obtaining a license to carry a firearm. The lawsuit …
Oral CBG Safe and Well-Tolerated at Doses Up to 200 Milligrams in Human Study
Cannabigerol was well-tolerated and produced few noticeable effects when administered to healthy adults at doses ranging from 25 to 200 milligrams, according to a new study published by The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University of Maryland, University of Colorado and University of Virginia School …
Pennsylvania Bill Would Add Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permits for Small and Diverse Businesses
Pennsylvania lawmakers have filed legislation that would authorize six additional medical marijuana dispensary permits, with one issued in each of the state’s six medical marijuana regions. House Bill 2694 was filed today and referred to the House Health Committee. The measure is sponsored by State Representative Nathan Davidson (D), with State Representatives David Madsen (D), …
Clinical Trial: CBD Linked to Reduced Pain and Inflammation in Patients With Recurrent Pericarditis
Pharmaceutically manufactured cannabidiol was associated with reductions in chest pain and systemic inflammation among patients with recurrent pericarditis, according to a new clinical trial. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the Phase 2 study involved researchers from Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Northwestern University Chicago, Harvard Medical School, the University of Virginia and …
U.S. Legal Cannabis Sales Near $2.5 Billion in June, Reach $14 Billion in First Half of 2026
The legal cannabis market in the United States continued to generate steady sales in June, with nearly $2.5 billion in purchases. This brings the nationwide total for the first half of 2026 to around $14 billion, putting the market on pace to reach nearly $30 billion in sales for the full year. Based on an …
