Nov 29 2024
Researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University have published a new study examining the effects of medical marijuana legalization on attitudes and behaviors toward driving after marijuana use (DAMU) in Kentucky and Tennessee. Using survey data, researchers applied a novel matched design to infer causal relationships while accounting for observational data challenges …
Nov 28 2024
Since the launch of recreational marijuana sales on August 7, Ohio has recorded $283,230,130 in combined sales across both medical and recreational markets, according to the latest data available through November 23. Recreational marijuana sales have contributed $178,481,465 during this period, while medical marijuana sales totaled $104,748,665, according to data released by the Ohio Department …
Nov 27 2024
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been directed to cease conducting warrantless searches of travelers at airports and other transportation hubs. The directive, issued by the Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General (IG), stems from an investigation that identified significant deficiencies in DEA practices. The IG’s investigation revealed that DEA agents lacked sufficient …
Nov 27 2024
A new study published in the journal Molecules shines a spotlight on cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that’s rapidly gaining attention for its therapeutic possibilities. Unlike THC, which is associated with the “high” associated with cannabis use, CBG offers potential medical benefits without intoxication, similar to CBD, making it a compelling candidate for clinical use. Conducted …
Nov 27 2024
A new systematic review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences explores the potential role of cannabidiol (CBD)-rich cannabis in managing symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study, conducted by researchers from LUM University, G. d’Annunzio University, and the Università Politecnica delle Marche, highlights both the promise and the limitations of this emerging treatment. ASD …
Nov 26 2024
Legal marijuana sales in Canada saw a noticeable drop from August to September, but remained on par with previous months. Licensed marijuana supplies in Canada sold CA$443.9 million worth of product in September, according to data released by Statistics Canada. Although this is a decrease from the CA$475 million sold in August, it’s similar to …
Nov 26 2024
A study published in the journal Phytomedicine, conducted by researchers from the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, investigates how cannabidiol (CBD) influences gut microbiota and metabolic pathways to alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). “Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases, affecting multiple systems in the body”, states the study’s abstract. “Cannabidiol (CBD) …
Nov 26 2024
Efforts to pass the SAFE or SAFER Banking Act during the lame duck session of Congress are gaining momentum, though time is running out. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act currently has 131 sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, more than any other marijuana-related bill in Congress. The updated Secure and Fair …
Nov 26 2024
Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use has issued letters of intent to approve licenses for 22 companies vying to operate as Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs). These approvals come after a months-long wait for the 74 applicants who initially submitted their applications in April 2023. The companies granted licenses include:
Nov 26 2024
Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong has dismissed a legal challenge aimed at invalidating medical marijuana initiatives that were overwhelmingly approved by voters earlier this month. According to Judge Strong, the petitions met all constitutional and statutory requirements, making them legally sufficient under Nebraska law. This allows the law to take effect on December …
