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Study: Psilocybin Quickly Reduces Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Cancer Patients

Published by The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, a new study found that psilocybin may quickly reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in cancer patients. The research was conducted by scientists from LUXMED Group, the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, and the Medical University of Gdansk in Poland, the International European University in …

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Study: CBD-Loaded Nanoparticles Show Potential for Treating Metabolic Disorders

Researchers in Spain have developed a novel CBD-based nanoparticle system that could improve the management of metabolic diseases, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. The study, conducted by researchers from Universidad de Sevilla, University of Cádiz, Universitario Virgen del Rocío, and Universidad de Cantabria, focused on creating …

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Colorado Senate Approves Bill to Modernize Marijuana Regulations in 25 to 10 Vote

The Colorado Senate has approved a bill that’s designed to modernize the state’s marijuana regulations, passing it today by a vote of 25 to 10. The measure, House Bill 1209, proposes major reforms to licensing, compliance, and research rules, and now returns to the House for a final concurrence vote before heading to the governor’s …

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Florida House Unanimously Passes Bill to Waive Medical Marijuana Card Fees for Veterans, Extend Validity Period to Two Years

In a unanimous 110 to 0 vote today, the Florida House approved a bill that would waive medical marijuana card fees for veterans and extend the validity of all cards from one year to two. House Bill 555 would eliminate the state’s fee for issuing, renewing, or replacing medical marijuana identification cards for veterans who …

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The Five States Working to Put Cannabis Initiatives to a Public Vote in 2026

As the national conversation around cannabis reform continues to evolve, proponents in several states are working to put marijuana-related initiatives before voters in the November 2026 elections. Among these are Florida, Idaho, and Oklahoma, where advocacy groups are actively working to qualify measures for next year’s ballot. These initiatives would legalize or decriminalize cannabis, reflecting …

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CBD Demonstrates “Significant Anticancer Effects” Against Breast Cancer: Study

According to a new study published in BMC Cancer, “CBD demonstrated significant anticancer effects, including induction of apoptosis, inhibition of cell proliferation, suppression of metastasis, and modulation of the tumor microenvironment.” “Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide, posing significant challenges due to its heterogeneity and the emergence of drug resistance”, states …

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Montana Lawmakers Give Final Approval to Resolution Urging U.S. Congress to Enact Cannabis Banking Legislation

The Montana House of Representatives today gave final approval to Senate Joint Resolution 5, a measure urging the U.S. Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act. The resolution cleared its third and final reading in a 65 to 35 vote, five more votes in favor than during its second reading. Having already passed the Senate …

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Canada Marijuana Sales Top CA$400 Million in February, CA$837 Million So Far in 2025

There was CA$404,708,00 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Canada in February, according to new data released today by Statistics Canada. Februarys sales totals are a slight increase from the CA$402 million sold in February 2024, but are below the CA$437 million sold in January. So far in 2025, the nation’s legal …

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Colorado Lawmakers Approve Bill Making Significant Changes to Marijuana Tax Fund, Sending it to Governor Polis

The Colorado Legislature has passed Senate Bill 268, a measure that significantly alters how marijuana tax revenue is distributed and used in the state. The measure has been approved by both the House (45 to 19), and the Senate (32 to 0), with a conference committee voting today to approve amendments made in each chamber …

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Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Linked to Increase in Car Accident Fatalities, Insurance Claims, or Average Claim Cost

A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Variance found no statistically significant connection between marijuana legalization and increased vehicle accident fatalities, insurance claim frequency, or average claim cost. The research was conducted by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and analyzed data from both Canada and the United States using a variety …

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