With nearly half the country now allowing recreational marijuana, attention is increasingly shifting toward the states most likely to join the list during the next two years. Some states have governors actively calling for legalization, while others have lawmakers repeatedly introducing proposals that have fallen only a few votes short. Where legislative approval remains unlikely, …
Category: Cannabis Reports
Cannabis reports covering sales data, market trends, consumer insights, tax revenue, industry forecasts and key marijuana policy analysis.
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 …
Survey: 77% of THC Beverage Consumers Say They’re Drinking Less Alcohol
A new survey from Crescent Canna found that more than three-in-four THC beverage consumers say they have reduced or eliminated alcohol consumption since trying THC drinks. The company’s second annual THC Beverage Consumer Survey included responses from 1,637 adults 21 and older who had tried a THC beverage at least once. The survey was conducted …
Recreational Cannabis Laws Across the United States
Recreational cannabis is now legal in nearly half the country, but the rules vary significantly from state to state. Some states allow adults to grow marijuana at home, while others prohibit personal cultivation entirely. Some states allow adults to possess more cannabis at home than in public. Others have different limits for flower, concentrates and …
UK Medical Cannabis Imports and Product Availability Double, Market Could Near £400 Million in 2026, Finds Report
The United Kingdom’s medical cannabis market is expanding rapidly, with imports and product availability more than doubling in a single year and patient numbers expected to surpass 140,000 by the end of 2026, according to a new report from Prohibition Partners. The UK Medical Cannabis Market Update 2026 projects that the market could be worth …
Michigan, Montana and New Mexico Lead Nation in Per Capita Marijuana Sales in May
Legal marijuana sales reached nearly $2.5 billion nationwide in May, but the states generating the most overall revenue were not always the states with the highest sales when adjusted for population. Using May sales data compiled by The Marijuana Herald and the latest available U.S. Census Bureau state population estimates, Michigan had the highest per …
Nationwide Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $2.48 Billion in May, $11.5 Billion in 2026
Legal marijuana sales across the U.S. reached approximately $2.48 billion in May, bringing the nationwide total for 2026 to around $11.5 billion through the first five months of the year. May’s total follows $2.34 billion in April, $2.3 billion in March, $2.12 billion in February and $2.25 billion in January. The Marijuana Herald reviewed monthly …
Report: CBD Isolate Market Projected to Grow From $3.2 Billion to $9.2 Billion by 2033
The global CBD isolate market is projected to reach $9.2 billion by 2033, up from $3.2 billion in 2025, according to a new report from Verified Market Research. The report projects the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 14.2% during the forecast period, driven by increasing demand for high-purity CBD ingredients …
Report: Europe Emerging as Key Player in Global Marijuana Market
A new report from the Global Cannabis Network Collective and Whitney Economics says Europe’s marijuana market is entering a pivotal period, with medical access programs, international trade and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards helping reshape the region’s role in the global industry. The report, What You Need to Know: EU & UK Cannabis Market Update, was released …
Complete Guide to Medical Marijuana Laws in All 41 Legal States
41 states have legalized the medical use of cannabis, representing over 80% of the entire United States. Below is a breakdown of all 41 states, including details on when the state legalized the medicine, when the first dispensary opened, possession limits and more. Alabama Year legalized: 2021. Year first dispensary opened: The first dispensary is …
