Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Each weekday, we provide a concise roundup of the latest marijuana and hemp news. Previous editions can be found here.
Georgia Medical Cannabis Enrollment Jumps 32% Since Beginning of June, Reaching 44,889 Patients
Georgia’s medical cannabis program now has 44,889 active patients, up nearly 10,900 since the beginning of June. More than 8,000 patients have enrolled since an expansion law took effect July 1, broadening eligibility and allowing certain vaporized medical cannabis products.
Clinical Trial: THC Medication Significantly Reduces PTSD-Related Nightmares
Dronabinol, a prescription medication containing THC, significantly reduced the frequency and intensity of nightmares among patients with post-traumatic stress disorder in a randomized clinical trial involving 171 adults. After 10 weeks, more than one-third of those receiving dronabinol reported no nightmares, although adverse effects including dizziness, headaches and increased appetite were more common in the THC group.
New Jersey Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $101.2 Million in July, 2026 Total Tops $650 Million
Legal marijuana sales in New Jersey reached $101.22 million in July, bringing the state’s total for the first seven months of 2026 to approximately $660 million. July sales increased 5.5% from June and 0.9% from July 2025, with flower accounting for $42.27 million and vapor pens generating $26.83 million.
Trulieve Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Move From British Columbia to Delaware
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a proposal to relocate the company’s legal home from British Columbia to Delaware, with approximately 99.5% of votes cast supporting the move. The company must still receive court and regulatory approvals before completing the domestication.
Sound-Based Cultivation Protocol Nearly Doubled Marijuana Flower Yield in New Study
Marijuana plants exposed to a proprietary bioacoustic protocol produced 92.4% more usable dry flower than untreated plants, while trimmed flower production increased 120.9%. The preliminary study involved 36 genetically identical Lemon Cherry Gelato plants, and researchers said additional testing is needed across different cultivars and facilities.
High Tide Closes C$40 Million Credit Facilities With Bank of Montreal
High Tide has closed C$40 million in senior secured credit facilities with Bank of Montreal, including a C$25 million revolving credit facility and a C$15 million delayed-draw term loan. The cannabis retailer said the financing will increase its financial flexibility, reduce its cost of capital and provide funding for working capital, acquisitions and refinancing existing debt.
Study: California Adult Marijuana Use Remained Largely Stable After Retail Sales Began, While Edible Use Rose
Adult marijuana use in California remained largely stable between 2017 and 2024, spanning the launch and first seven years of licensed recreational sales. Researchers found that edible use among current consumers increased from 40.3% to 53.6%, while the percentage using joints, pipes or bongs declined from 71.2% to 58.1%.
Study: Cannabis Extract Reduced UVB-Induced Oxidative Stress in Melanoma Cell Model
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A cannabis extract rich in neutral cannabinoids significantly reduced ultraviolet B-induced oxidative stress and partially restored a protein involved in the function and survival of pigment-producing cells. Researchers cautioned that the laboratory study used a two-dimensional melanoma cell model rather than normal human skin and called for further testing.
Study: CBD Triggered Cell Death and Disrupted Growth in Fibrosarcoma Cells
CBD increased programmed cell death and disrupted normal growth and division in human fibrosarcoma cells in a laboratory study. Researchers said the findings support further investigation, but cautioned that the study involved a single cancer cell line and CBD concentrations generally higher than those found in human blood following standard clinical dosing.
Verano Reports $218 Million in Second-Quarter Revenue, Net Loss Narrows to $13 Million
Verano reported $217.9 million in second-quarter revenue, an increase of 5% from the previous quarter and 8% from the same period in 2025. The multistate marijuana company’s net loss narrowed to $13.4 million, while cash generated from operating activities nearly tripled year-over-year to $31 million.
Wisconsin Police Used Flock Cameras to Track Man’s Trips to Michigan Where Marijuana Is Legal Before Searching His Car for Marijuana
Wisconsin law enforcement used Flock license plate cameras to track a man’s vehicle traveling into Michigan, where recreational marijuana is legal, and returning to Wisconsin before stopping and searching it. Court records reviewed by 404 Media, which first reported the case, show that authorities cited the man’s repeated trips to Michigan as part of the probable cause justification before finding 8.22 grams of marijuana.
Curaleaf Reports $340 Million in Second-Quarter Revenue, Up 10% From Last Year
Curaleaf reported $340.1 million in second-quarter revenue, an increase of 10% from the same period last year and 5% from the previous quarter. The company posted net income of $12.5 million, compared with a $53.2 million loss a year earlier, while gross margin reached 50% and adjusted EBITDA totaled $70.1 million. Domestic revenue increased 7% to $288.7 million, while international revenue rose 26% to $51.4 million.
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