A new study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia suggests cannabidiol may have potential as a long-lasting local anesthetic or as an add-on to existing anesthetics. The study, conducted by researchers at Hannover Medical School, examined how CBD affects voltage-gated sodium channels, known as Nav channels. These channels play a key role in the transmission of …
New Filing Asks North Carolina Supreme Court to Revisit Marijuana Odor Search Ruling
A North Carolina attorney is asking the state Supreme Court to revisit a recent marijuana odor ruling, arguing the decision gives police broad authority to conduct warrantless searches even though legal hemp and illegal marijuana can smell virtually identical. The filing was submitted Tuesday by attorney Benjamin Kull on behalf of Tyron Lamont Dobson, whose …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Top 10.3 Billion mg of THC, 3.5 Million Ounces of Smokable Marijuana in 2026, Patient Count Hits New High
Florida’s medical marijuana market has now crossed 10.3 billion milligrams of THC and 3.5 ounces of smokable marijuana sold so far in 2026, according to the newest weekly update from the state’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). The June 19 report shows that medical marijuana treatment centers dispensed 429,878,669 milligrams of THC and 149,108.430 …
Georgia House Passes Resolution Recognizing and Commending Medical Marijuana Therapeutics
The Georgia House of Representatives on Friday approved a resolution recognizing and commending Medical Marijuana Therapeutics, a Georgia-founded medical cannabis practice. House Resolution 24, filed during the 2026 first special session, was introduced by State Representatives Karen Lupton, Shea Roberts, Marvin Lim and Long Tran. According to the state’s legislative tracking page, the resolution was …
Vermont Governor Signs Law Doubling Marijuana Possession and Purchase Limits, Allowing Cannabis Events
Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed legislation into law that doubles the state’s adult-use marijuana possession and purchase limits while creating a new authorization process for cannabis events. Senate Bill 278, sponsored by State Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D), was signed by Scott on June 18 after receiving final approval from the Vermont Legislature late …
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves Regulated Cannabis Cultivation
The Himachal Pradesh cabinet has approved regulated cannabis cultivation, with officials saying the move could boost farmer income while supporting the textile, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. State minister Jagat Singh Negi announced the decision on June 20, calling it an “important and visionary decision” that followed extensive consultations, including field studies inside and outside the …
Oral CBD May Help Lower Blood Pressure, New Review Finds
A new systematic review published by the Journal of Cannabis Research found that oral cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce blood pressure in adults, particularly during periods of stress and while sleeping. The review, conducted by researchers at University College London, examined randomized controlled trials evaluating oral CBD supplementation in adults with either normal blood pressure …
Clinical Trial Finds Medical Cannabis Extracts Improve Cancer-Related Symptoms in About Half of Patients
A new randomized, placebo-controlled, triple-blind clinical trial found that medical cannabis extracts may provide meaningful relief for cancer-related symptoms in about half of patients, particularly for sleep, anxiety and daytime tiredness. The study, published on medRxiv, involved clinically stable but symptomatic outpatients from eight Canadian cancer centers. Participants tested three blinded sublingual cannabis extracts—THC-dominant, CBD-dominant …
Washington Health Department Warns World Cup Visitors About Strong Marijuana Products
The Washington State Department of Health is warning World Cup visitors that marijuana products sold in the state may be stronger than what they are used to. The warning is included in the department’s “Information for FIFA Visitors” guide, which offers health and safety tips for people traveling to Washington during the 2026 FIFA World …
Cannabis Leaves Could Be Valuable Source of Antioxidant Compounds, New Study Finds
A new study published in Molecules found that cannabis leaves, often discarded as a byproduct of cultivation, could be a valuable source of antioxidant phenolic compounds for use in medicinal, cosmetic and other products. Researchers from Argentina examined Cannabis sativa leaves from a local variety grown in Tucumán, using ultrasound-assisted extraction to recover bioactive compounds …
