Aug 12 2024
Kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, has gained popularity in the United States in recent years for its potential benefits, including pain relief and overcoming opioid addiction. Despite kratom’s medical benefits, and despite it being used for thousands of years for therapeutic use, concerns about its safety and potential for abuse have led to …
Aug 12 2024
Twenty-four states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, with all but one allowing licensed retail outlets. In this article, we’ll provide a breakdown of these 24 states and the specifics of their recreational marijuana laws. This November, three more states will consider initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational use, potentially raising the total to …
Aug 11 2024
The legal marijuana market in the United States has grown significantly in recent years, with numerous states reporting record-breaking sales figures. As more states legalize and regulate the sale of marijuana, the industry continues to expand, contributing billions of dollars in revenue and tax benefits each year. In the first half of 2024 alone, the …
Aug 11 2024
Legislation that would deschedule marijuana and allow for the expungement of past offenses now has 113 sponsors in the US House of Representatives and Senate. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) would deschedule marijuana, allow the expungement of past marijuana convictions, establish a federal marijuana excise tax, and create regulatory and safety standards for …
Aug 11 2024
As the popularity of marijuana continues to grow across the United States, and as more states legalize the plant, certain strains have emerged as consistent favorites among consumers. The marijuana landscape in the United States is vast and varied, with certain strains consistently rising to the top in terms of popularity. Based on data from …
Aug 07 2024
Lawmakers from 33 different states are now sponsoring federal legislation to deschedule marijuana, and to respect state marijuana laws. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, filed in April 2023 in the US House of Representatives, now has 94 sponsors, while the Senate’s Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) has 18 sponsors. The MORE …
Aug 06 2024
The global handheld marijuana vaporizer market was valued at $5.4 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $18.1 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 12.9% from 2024 to 2033. This is according to a new report conducted by Allied Market Research. The growth of the handheld marijuana is driven …
Aug 05 2024
With the November 5 election just three months away, voters in five states—North Dakota, South Dakota, Florida, Arkansas, and Nebraska—are gearing up to consider various marijuana initiatives. It’s shaping up to be a big election for marijuana law reform, with five states set to consider statewide measures to legalize recreational or medical marijuana. With that …
Jul 31 2024
DaySavers and the Cannabis Research Coalition are wrapping up recruitment for their groundbreaking study, “The Science of Smokeability” (SOS). Today marks the final day for participants to enroll in this unique research opportunity. The study aims to explore how various cultivation and processing techniques affect the quality and experience of smoking cannabis, addressing a significant …
Jul 30 2024
Marijuana legalization efforts continue to advance in numerous states. Here’s a look at which efforts are on track for success by next summer. With 24 states having legalized recreational marijuana, it won’t be long before the majority of states in the nation have done so. This November alone, voters in multiple states will consider initiatives …
