Sep 22 2025
Over the past 12 months, six separate peer-reviewed studies have been published examining the impact of cannabidiol (CBD) on autism, with results consistently showing improvements in behavioral symptoms and markers of brain health. One of the most notable was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial at UC San Diego that tested pharmaceutical CBD (Epidiolex) in boys with …
Sep 19 2025
Edible Brands, the company behind Edible Arrangements, has officially launched its nationwide platform Edibles.com, marking one of the largest expansions yet in the hemp-derived THC marketplace. The rollout follows a successful pilot in Texas earlier this year and now reaches more than 65% of the U.S. population through direct shipping, with same-day delivery available in …
Sep 18 2025
With 40 states already allowing medical cannabis, representing 80% of the entire nation, only a few holdouts remain. From South Carolina, where lawmakers are reviving long-running medical cannabis proposals, to Wisconsin, where public and political pressure is mounting, campaigns and legislators are working to close the remaining gaps in access. With that in mind, below …
Sep 18 2025
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 …
Sep 17 2025
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. …
Sep 16 2025
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 …
Sep 16 2025
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 …
Sep 15 2025
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 …
Sep 12 2025
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 …
Sep 10 2025
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 …
