Dec 05 2024
Good Day Farm has unveiled the largest medical cannabis dispensary in the Southern United States. Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the nearly 10,000-square-foot flagship store represents a significant expansion for the company and a milestone for the region’s cannabis industry. The dispensary, situated at 3005 L’Auberge Boulevard, combines an extensive product selection with a modern …
Dec 05 2024
Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) are exploring the possibility of allowing public marijuana consumption in designated settings, similar to alcohol consumption in bars. The CCC has been collecting input from local governments and stakeholders on the idea of establishing cannabis cafes. “This is exciting. This is a massive opportunity in a lot …
Dec 05 2024
A randomized clinical trial conducted by researchers from the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and the Yale School of Medicine has found that psilocybin therapy significantly reduces symptoms of depression in clinicians who developed moderate to severe symptoms while providing frontline care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the study was to …
Dec 05 2024
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has announced a sweeping legislative effort to ban all forms of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the state. Senate Bill 3, introduced in collaboration with State Senator Charles Perry, aims to eliminate the sale of consumable THC products, which Patrick claims pose a significant threat to public health and safety. Patrick linked …
Dec 05 2024
Clinical data published in the peer reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids shows that a transdermal cannabinoid oil significantly reduces pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). The study, conducted at Don Chan Hospital in Thailand, involved 100 participants in a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Researchers evaluated the effects of a novel THC:CBD:CBN transdermal …
Dec 04 2024
There has been nearly half a billion dollars in marijuana sold legally so far this year in New Mexico. According to data released today by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, recreational marijuana sales in November totaled $36,558,103.49. Combined with $11,244,933.11 in medical marijuana sales, the monthly total is $47,803,036.62 across 1,165,068 transactions. The …
Dec 04 2024
The NFL and the players’ union have overhauled their substance abuse policy, significantly raising the THC threshold for a positive test and reducing penalties for missed tests. The changes were detailed in a memo sent to players and agents on Wednesday, according to reports. The allowable THC level for a positive test has increased from …
Dec 04 2024
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) administrative law judge has set the start of the public hearing on marijuana rescheduling for January. The hearings, starting January 21, will feature arguments from the DEA, proponents of the rescheduling proposal, and designated opposition groups. Each participant will present their case on assigned dates, with sessions extending into early …
Dec 04 2024
According to the results of a new study using an animal model, CBD-rich cannabis oil “promotes social behavior by acting on oxytocin pathway”. The aim of the study, conducted by researchers at the University of Brescia and published in the December issue of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, “was to investigate the effect of a C. …
Dec 04 2024
Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer (R) has introduced legislation that would strengthen privacy protections for medical marijuana patients, and to ensure that intoxicating cannabinoids are classified and regulated in the same manner as marijuana. Senate Bill 54, prefiled on December 1 for the 2025 session, introduces provisions to protect patient and consumer data while refining …
