Canada’s legal marijuana industry generated CA$480.2 million in sales during June, according to newly released figures from Statistics Canada. Given that Statistics Canada adjusted May’s total to be CA$479, down from the reported CA$485 million, this makes June’s CA$480.2 million the second highest monthly total in the nation’s history. June’s total reflects the market’s continued …
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Study: Vaporized Cannabis May Ease Naloxone-Induced Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
A new proof-of-concept study published in Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology finds that vaporized cannabis may help reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms triggered by naloxone, a medication commonly used to reverse opioid overdoses. Researchers from Columbia University and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine tested the effects of vaporized cannabis on a 52-year-old male participant with …
Colorado Marijuana Sales Tax Revenue Tops $3 Billion
Colorado has officially collected more than $3 billion in marijuana tax revenue, according to the latest data released by the Department of Revenue (DOR). The milestone was reported in the agency’s August 21 update, which showed July sales alone brought in over $20.3 million in tax and fee revenue.
Study Finds THC and CBD Create Distinct Brain Activity Patterns
A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology reports that THC and CBD produce markedly different effects on brain function, with THC increasing connectivity and blood flow while CBD decreases certain measures of connectivity without altering blood flow. Researchers from the University of Reading, Heinrich-Heine University, and King’s College London administered THC, CBD, and …
Nanoparticle Delivery of CBD Shows Strong Tumor Inhibition in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
A study published today by Oxford Academic’s Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology finds that cannabidiol (CBD), when delivered through a folic acid-modified chitosan (FA-CS) nanoparticle system, significantly inhibited tumor growth in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive form of the disease with few effective treatment options. Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University, Zunyi Medical University, and the …
Virginia’s Joint Commission on Future Cannabis Sales Holds Second Meeting
A bipartisan commission in Virginia designed to create a pathway towards legal cannabis sales in the state held a meeting this week, hearing hours of testimony on issues ranging from tax design to equity and small business participation. The Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market met for …
THC-Rich Hydrogels Developed for Safe, Sustained Topical Delivery, Study Finds
A new study published in Frontiers in Drug Delivery details the creation of THC-rich hydrogels designed for safe and sustained topical cannabinoid delivery. Researchers from Laval University’s dental medicine faculty developed polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based hydrogels mixed with propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), or both to improve THC dissolution and distribution.
Minnesota Office Of Cannabis Management Announces Recipients Of CanRenew Grant Funds For Restoring Communities Negatively Impacted By Cannabis Prohibition
Today, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced 11 organizations that have been awarded funding from the state’s CanRenew grant program to help fund projects addressing a range of community needs, including economic development, public health, violence prevention, youth development, and civil legal aid. Approximately 150 organizations applied for the grants, requesting more than $22 …
Bill Maher in Conversation With Chris Pratt Says Federal Banking Ban Leaves Marijuana Businesses Vulnerable, Calls it “Terrible Situation”
Bill Maher is calling out federal policy that blocks marijuana businesses from accessing the banking system, saying it leaves hundreds of thousands of workers and companies exposed to unnecessary risks. In an episode of his podcast released today in which he was chatting with Chris Pratt, Bill Maher criticized the government for treating state-legal cannabis …
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Revives Case Challenging Gun Ban for Florida Medical Marijuana Patients
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a constitutional challenge to the federal law that bars marijuana users from owning firearms, ruling that the ban may conflict with the Second Amendment. In a decision issued Wednesday, a three-judge panel said the government had not met its burden of showing that disarming state-legal medical marijuana …
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