A large real-world study has found that cannabidiol (CBD), including off-label use, can significantly reduce seizures and improve daily functioning in children with drug-resistant epilepsy, with benefits persisting for more than a year. The prospective trial, published in the European Journal of Neurology, followed 103 pediatric patients treated at a tertiary center over a two-year period. …
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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.
GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA) Signs On as Newest Sponsor of STATES 2.0 Act, Which Would End Federal Marijuana Prohibition in Legal States
Congressmember Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington State, has joined as the newest cosponsor of the STATES 2.0 Act, bringing the total number of House sponsors to seven. The STATES 2.0 Act, reintroduced earlier this year by Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH), Max Miller (R-OH) and Dina Titus (D-NV), would effectively end federal marijuana prohibition in …
Study: Chlorophyll Compounds Boost CBD Bioavailability and Therapeutic Effects
Researchers publishing in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics have found that chlorophyll derivatives, particularly pheophytins, play a significant role in boosting the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD). The study suggests that these natural compounds act as bioenhancers, improving the solubility, absorption, and therapeutic outcomes of CBD.
Canada Cannabis Sales Reach CA$485 Million in July, Third-Highest Since Legalization, Year-to-Date Now at CA$3.12 Billion
Canada’s legal cannabis industry generated CA$485 million in sales during July, according to newly released figures from Statistics Canada. That makes July the third-highest monthly total since nationwide legalization in 2018, following December 2023 and August 2024. The new figures bring year-to-date sales for 2025 to CA$3.12 billion, reflecting steady growth in consumer demand through …
FinCEN Releases Latest Cannabis Banking Data, Raising Questions Over Reporting Rules
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has quietly released its latest update on marijuana-related business (MRB) banking metrics, covering activity through December 2024. The update is notable because the agency had largely stopped publishing quarterly statistics after 2022, making this release the first substantial update in years.
President Trump’s Pick for White House Drug Czar Supports Legalizing Medical Cannabis, Judiciary Committee Vote Expected Soon
President Trump’s nominee for White House Drug Czar, who is expected to be confirmed soon by the Senate Judiciary Committee, has expressed strong support for medical marijuana and an openness to nationwide rescheduling. Sara Carter, Trump’s pick to lead the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (often called the “Drug Czar”), appeared yesterday …
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Stress and Improved Sleep for Veterans With PTSD
Researchers from King’s College London, New York University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Washington have found that cannabis use can ease stress and improve sleep for U.S. military veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study, published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors as well as published online by …
Maryland Issues Statewide Recall of Cannabis Chocolate Due to Bacterial Contaminants
The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) has announced a recall of several cannabis products that failed safety compliance testing for total coliforms, a bacterial contaminant. The recall applies to multiple batches of Hi Color Max Chocolate Milk sold at dispensaries across the state between July and mid-September.
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Near $1.3 Billion in 2025, August is Second-Highest Month Ever for Recreational Sales
According to new data released today by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, the state has generated nearly $1.3 billion in legal cannabis sales so far in 2025. Between January 1 and September 14, legal cannabis stores in Massachusetts recorded $1.26 billion in sales, including $146.7 million in recreational sales in August alone, the second highest …
Study: CBD Nanoemulsion Shows Antitumor Potential in Canine Mammary Cancer Cells
According to researchers from Universidad de Chile, a cannabidiol (CBD) oil-in-water nanoemulsion shows promising antitumor effects in canine mammary carcinoma cell lines. The formulation, known as CBD-Nem, was created to overcome CBD’s poor solubility in water, which normally requires solvents like ethanol or dimethylsulfoxide that can restrict safe dosing. By incorporating CBD into nanoemulsions using …
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