There’s been hundreds of CBD-related studies published so far in 2025. Of these studies, some stand out as being particular important and/or impactful. With that in mind, below is a breakdown of what we consider to be the top 50 CBD studies so far this year. Study: CBD May Help Lower Systolic Blood Pressure A …
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These States Are Poised to Legalize Recreational Cannabis in 2026
Momentum for marijuana reform continues to build as several states gear up for possible legalization in 2026. From Florida, where a campaign is nearing enough signatures to officially qualify for the November 2026 ballot, to Nebraska, where an initiative to legalize was just introduced, campaigns and lawmakers are advancing measures that could reshape access nationwide. …
Over 350 Studies Published in Past 12 Months Showing Cannabis’ Medical Potential, Plus New Insights on Cultivation and Specialized Applications
Despite marijuana’s Schedule I status, which classifies it as having no accepted medical use, hundreds of studies in the past year have highlighted its potential to treat or ease a wide range of conditions. Below is a breakdown of over 350 cannabis-related studies published in the past 12 months. Many highlight cannabis’ potential to treat …
Chinese Gangs Exploit Hemp Loophole to Push Illicit Marijuana in America
By: The Dank Informer In 2018, US Politicians gifted Chinese state-backed drug networks a massive windfall when they passed the Farm Bill. In one stroke, lawmakers turned a technicality into a shield for these criminal networks and their U.S. partners, unleashing a nationwide digital drug ring disguised as “hemp.” What should have been a narrow …
The U.S. Controlled Substances Act Will be 55 Years Old Next Month
Next month marks a milestone in federal drug policy: in October 2025, the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) turns 55. Signed on October 27, 1970, the law reorganized America’s approach to drugs into five “schedules,” created a national registration system for manufacturers and prescribers, and ultimately centralized enforcement in what became the Drug Enforcement Administration. The …
U.S. Marijuana Sales Top $2.27 Billion in August, Year-to-Date Total Climbs to $17.5 Billion
Legal cannabis sales in the United States reached $2.27 billion in August, according to an analysis of state data conducted by The Marijuana Herald. August sales, which were on par with the $2.3 billion sold in July, bring the year-to-date total to approximately $17.5 billion. The August figures are the first to include Delaware, where …
Global Cannabidiol (CBD) Market Projected to Quadruple by 2034
The worldwide market for cannabidiol (CBD) products is on track for major expansion, according to a new report. Valued at $8.97 billion in 2024, the market is expected to climb to nearly $39 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual rate of 15.8%. CBD’s role in health and wellness is driving the surge, with …
DeLorenzo’s Pizza in Hamilton, New Jersey to Launch Combination Pizzeria and Cannabis Dispensary
DeLorenzo’s Pizza, an 86-year-old staple in Hamilton, New Jersey, has closed temporarily as renovations begin to turn the restaurant into a “combination pizzeria-dispensary.” The longtime pizzeria announced on Facebook that it expects to reopen in late September or early October. Owner Rick DeLorenzo Jr. has said the partnership with a cannabis dispensary will help reduce …
Every Legal Cannabis State’s Top-Selling Strain As of September 2025
Some marijuana strains held steady on this list for September, while others lost ground as shoppers in several states shifted their preferences. Using data provided by state regulators and the Seattle-based research firm Headset, the following roundup shows which strains were the biggest sellers in states with active adult-use markets. September marks the first month …
Curaleaf Becomes First U.S. Cannabis Operator Added to S&P/TSX Composite Index
Curaleaf Holdings has been added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index, making it the only cannabis company currently included in Canada’s benchmark equity index. The move, effective September 22, positions the company among the highest-capitalized and most actively traded stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
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