A new Emerson College Polling survey shows that national support for marijuana legalization has reached its highest point yet, with 65% of voters saying they believe legalizing marijuana nationwide is a good idea. That figure is up 5% since October 2024, representing nearly two-thirds of all American adults.
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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.
Cannabinoids Provide Pain and Itch Relief and Improve Overall Well-Being for Patients With Rare Skin Disorder, Study Finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology shows that cannabinoids may offer meaningful relief for people with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a rare and painful blistering disorder. Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine conducted a cross-sectional survey of 244 patients, finding that 44% had turned to …
Texas’ Largest Expansion of Medical Cannabis Program Since Its Establishment in 2015 Now in Effect
Legislation providing the biggest expansion of Texas’ Compassionate Use Program since it was established in 2015 is now in effect. As of September 1, House Bill 46 is now in effect, broadening patient access, increasing dosage limits, and adding new product options for the state’s Compassionate Use Program.
Combination of CBD and SNP a “Promising Therapeutic Strategy” for Combatting Schizophrenia Symptoms
Researchers from the University of São Paulo and Brazil’s National Institute for Translational Medicine have found that combining cannabidiol (CBD) with sodium nitroprusside (SNP) may help prevent schizophrenia-related symptoms. In the study, which was published by the Brazillian Journal of Psychiatry, Wistar rats were given CBD, SNP, or a combination during early brain development. After …
Canada’s Experience Provides Evidence Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Fuel Gun Violence
When media figures try to link marijuana to mass shootings or violent crime, they ignore one of the clearest real-world case studies: Canada. On Fox News this week, Laura Ingraham and Alex Berenson pushed the narrative that marijuana use is fueling violent crime and mass shootings, with Berenson claiming cannabis is regularly found in autopsies …
Over 30 Organizations, Including SEIU, Endorse Descheduling Cannabis Nationwide
A legislative effort to deschedule cannabis, effectively ending cannabis prohibition nationwide, has drawn support from a wide-ranging coalition of advocacy, labor, civil rights, and policy organizations. The legislation, filed yesterday, would allow states to determine their own cannabis policies, while decriminalizing it on the federal level. The proposal would also allow for the expungement of …
Cornbread Hemp Becomes First THC Beverage Sponsor in Division I College Sports
Louisville-based Cornbread Hemp has struck a sponsorship agreement with the University of Louisville, marking the first time a Division I athletics program has partnered with a company marketing THC beverages. “This landmark collaboration marks a cultural shift that brings THC beverages out of the margins and into the mainstream of American sports culture”, Cornbread Hemp …
Study: Cannabinoids Improve Sleep Quality, Especially for Those With Insomnia or Poor Sleep, While CBD Alone Shows No Effect
A new meta-analysis published in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews has found that cannabinoids improve sleep quality, but the benefits are largely tied to mixed cannabinoid formulations rather than CBD alone. Researchers from universities and hospitals in Brazil, Poland, and Australia analyzed six randomized controlled trials involving 1,077 adults. The studies compared cannabinoid-based therapies with …
Nebraska Initiative Filed to Establish Constitutional Right to Recreational Marijuana Use
An effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Nebraska has taken shape with the filing of a constitutional amendment that would establish a right for those 21 and older to use and possess cannabis. To make the ballot, petitioners must collect valid signatures from 10% of registered voters, which equates to around 123k signatures. Nebraska also …
Study: Cannabinoid Medicines Positively Alter Key Inflammatory Markers in People With HIV
A pilot clinical trial conducted by researchers in Canada has provided evidence that cannabinoid-based medicines may positively influence inflammation-related processes in people with HIV. The study, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, enrolled 10 participants living with HIV who were already receiving antiretroviral therapy. Five received capsules containing cannabidiol (CBD) alone, while five were given …
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