The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) administrative hearing on the proposed federal rescheduling of marijuana is taking a one-day pause today, with proceedings scheduled to resume tomorrow morning, according to an order issued by the chief administrative law judge. The order, signed July 8 by Chief Administrative Law Judge Derek C. Julius, places the hearing in …
7/10: What to Know About National Dab Day
National Dab Day, celebrated each year on July 10, has become one of the cannabis community’s more recognizable unofficial holidays, especially among consumers who prefer concentrates over traditional marijuana flower. Also known simply as 710, the day is centered around dabbing, a method of consuming marijuana concentrates such as wax, shatter, budder, rosin, live resin …
CBD May Help Protect Against Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Cell Death, Study Finds
A new study published by Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect against a form of cell death associated with traumatic brain injury. The study, conducted by researchers from Kunming Medical University and the Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, examined CBD’s effect on …
Topical CBD Formulation Linked to Reduced Localized Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Finds
A study published in Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research found that a CBD-containing topical formulation was associated with reduced localized pain and improved functionality among women with fibromyalgia. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institut Clínic de Neurociències at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, included 30 women with fibromyalgia and clinically relevant localized pain caused by …
Cannabis and Music May Work Together to Improve Mood and Emotional Well-Being, Study Finds
A new study published in Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research suggests that combining cannabis with music may enhance relaxation, mood and emotional connection, while potentially offering complementary benefits for emotional well-being. Researchers from Dalhousie University, the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology, Université Laval and the University of British Columbia surveyed 122 cannabis …
Washington Cannabis Stores Continue to Have Far Higher Youth Compliance Rate Than Alcohol and Tobacco Retailers
Washington marijuana retailers had a substantially higher youth access compliance rate in 2025 than stores selling alcohol or tobacco, according to data from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s Youth Access Compliance Checks Dashboard. The dashboard tracks youth access controlled purchase attempts conducted by LCB officers at licensed retail locations selling liquor, cannabis, tobacco …
Missouri Marijuana Sales Reach $129.64 Million in June, First-Half 2026 Total Tops $771 Million
Missouri marijuana retailers sold $129.64 million worth of legal marijuana in June, bringing the state’s total for the first half of 2026 to $771.08 million. The June total includes both medical and adult-use marijuana sales, according to data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ Division of Cannabis Regulation. The agency notes that …
250 Notable Cannabis Studies Published in 2026
A wave of cannabis-related research published in 2026 has examined the plant’s potential impact on pain, cancer, neurological disorders, addiction, inflammation, sleep, public health and more. Some studies involve full-spectrum cannabis extracts, while others focus on isolated cannabinoids such as CBD, THC, CBG, CBC and THCV. The findings also cover the public policy implications of …
AdvisorShares Discloses 6.26% Ownership Stake in Trulieve Following NYSE Uplisting
AdvisorShares Trust has disclosed a 6.26% ownership stake in Trulieve Cannabis Corp., according to a Schedule 13G filing submitted today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing shows that AdvisorShares beneficially owns 10,641,152 subordinate voting shares of Trulieve. The disclosure is tied to a June 30 event date and lists AdvisorShares as having …
Montana Legal Marijuana Sales Top $27.8 Million in June, Reach $162 Million in First Half of 2026
Legal marijuana sales in Montana reached $27,860,848 in June, bringing the state’s total for the first half of 2026 to $161,993,766, according to data from the Montana Department of Revenue. June’s total includes $25,251,188 in adult-use sales and $2,609,660 in medical marijuana sales. The monthly total was up slightly from May, when dispensaries reported $27,706,021 …
