A study published today in Clinical Therapeutics found that many chronic pain patients enrolled in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program reported meaningful improvements within four months of making their first purchase. Researchers from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management examined more than 6,000 patients certified for chronic or intractable pain who enrolled in the state’s medical …
CBD May Help Address “Digital Era Fatigue,” Review Finds
A review published in CNS and Neurodegenerative Targets – Discovery On Target suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may have therapeutic potential for addressing what researchers describe as Digital Era Fatigue, a condition linked to excessive screen time and social media use. Conducted by researchers from Amity University, the review defines Digital Era Fatigue as a neurobehavioral syndrome …
Cannabis Root Nanoparticles Show Promise in Protecting Skin Cells From UVB Damage
A new study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science found that nanoparticles derived from Cannabis sativa root cultures may help protect skin cells from UVB-related damage. Researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology examined extracellular vesicle-like nanoparticles isolated from cannabis adventitious root cultures, referred to as CA-NPs. The study focused …
New York Appeals Court Upholds Cannabis Agency’s Enforcement Authority
A New York appeals court has vacated a lower court order that had restricted the Office of Cannabis Management’s ability to conduct enforcement and inspection actions against cannabis and hemp retailers. The Appellate Division, Third Department issued the ruling June 11 in Super Smoke N Save LLC et al. v. New York State Cannabis Control …
CBD Reduces Lung Injury by Targeting Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Cell Death Pathways: Study
A new study published in the Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect against lung ischemia-reperfusion injury, a serious condition linked to oxidative stress, inflammation and tissue damage. The study was conducted by researchers from Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University and Suleyman Demirel University. For the study, researchers used …
Adolescent Delta-8 Use Remained Unchanged Even as Marijuana Use Fell, Study Finds
A new study published by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that while marijuana use among U.S. 12th graders declined in recent years, reported use of delta-8 THC remained unchanged. Researchers from the University of Southern California and the University of Washington analyzed nationally representative data from the Monitoring the Future Study, focusing on …
Washington D.C. Medical Cannabis Sales Reach $47 Million in 2026 as Patient Count Reaches 123,826
Washington D.C.’s medical cannabis market remained above $10 million in May after setting a record of $10.4 million in April, according to the newest report from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. The district reported $10,021,299 in total medical cannabis sales for May, down from April’s record $10,404,293 but still well above the $9,300,768 sold …
Los Angeles Voters Approve Measure Applying Cannabis Tax to Unlicensed Marijuana Shops
Los Angeles voters have approved a measure that will require unlicensed marijuana businesses to pay the city’s cannabis business tax. Measure CB was approved with 72% of the vote. The proposal applies the city’s existing cannabis business tax to unlicensed retailers operating within city limits. Under current law, licensed marijuana retailers are required to pay …
Arizona Lawmaker Files Measure to Place New Marijuana Industry Rules Before Voters
Arizona Representative Tony Rivero (R) has filed a proposed ballot referral that would ask voters to approve new rules for the state’s marijuana industry, including restrictions on certain license holders, cultivation canopy limits, solvent testing standards and federal coordination provisions. House Concurrent Resolution 2037 was introduced in the House on June 13 and assigned to …
DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Set to Begin in Two Weeks
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s administrative hearing on marijuana rescheduling is now just two weeks away, with proceedings set to begin June 29 at 9 a.m. ET. The hearing, which will take place at the DEA Hearing Facility in Arlington, Virginia, is part of the federal rulemaking process to consider moving marijuana from Schedule I to …
