In a new study conducted by researchers from 19 universities and research hospitals in Italy, highly purified CBD reduced seizures in two-thirds of patients with Rett Syndrome (RTT) or CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD), two rare genetic conditions often marked by severe drug-resistant epilepsy. Published in the journal Epilepsia Open, the study involved 27 patients—26 of them female—with …
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Texas Governor Signs Bill Expanding State’s Medical Marijuana Program
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed legislation expanding the state’s limited medical marijuana program, broadening access for patients and increasing the number of licensed dispensaries. House Bill 46, approved with strong bipartisan support, adds several new qualifying conditions to the state’s compassionate use program, including chronic pain, terminal illness, and traumatic brain injury. Until now, …
Rhode Island Legislature Approves Resolution Directing Cannabis Commission to Draft Rules for Hemp THC Beverages
The Rhode Island Senate on Friday gave approval to a resolution calling on the state’s Cannabis Control Commission to develop recommendations for regulating and licensing intoxicating hemp-derived beverages. The move comes just three days after the measure passed the House, and the resolution will soon be transmitted to Governor Dan McKee. The joint resolution, introduced …
Study: Lipid-Based CBD Nanoemulsion May Reduce Anxiety and Panic Symptoms
A new study published in the journal Brain Research provides evidence that chronic use of a lipid-based cannabidiol (CBD) nanoemulsion may help reduce anxiety and panic-like behavior by targeting brain areas involved in emotional regulation. Conducted by researchers from the Universidade Federal do Ceará and Universidade Federal de São Paulo in Brazil, the study evaluated …
Report: New Jersey’s Cannabis Market Leads Nation in Equity Licenses, But Most Businesses Still Not Open
New Jersey’s cannabis market leads the nation in social equity licensing, but the majority of license holders are still waiting to open their doors. That’s the key takeaway from a new Q1 2025 benchmark report released by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, which shows that nearly half of all cannabis licensees in the state …
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Clears Final Legal Hurdles, Sales Could Begin This Year
After years of delays tied to legal battles and court-ordered pauses, Alabama officials say the state is finally on track to launch its long-awaited medical marijuana program—four years after it was first legalized. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) confirmed this week that investigative hearings for license applicants can now move forward. The hearings are …
Texas Hemp THC Ban and Medical Marijuana Expansion Set to Become Law on Monday
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed more than 300 bills into law Friday but notably did not act on two major cannabis measures—one that would ban most hemp-derived THC products and another that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program. With the deadline for gubernatorial action falling on Sunday, June 22, both bills are now expected …
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Launches $5 Million Cannabis Grant Program to Support Small Businesses
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has approved a $5 million initiative aimed at supporting early-stage recreational cannabis businesses across the state. The Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant Program offers relief for small, locally owned cannabis businesses that are navigating the challenges of compliance and daily operations. Eligible businesses can receive a one-time reimbursement of $75,000 to help …
Canada Sets New Monthly Cannabis Sales Record With CA$466.7 Million in April, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to $1.74 Billion
Canada’s legal marijuana market brought in a record-setting CA$466.7 million in sales in April, according to new data from Statistics Canada, marking the highest monthly total since the launch of regulated sales in 2019. The April figure easily surpasses March’s CA$428.4 million, February’s CA$404.7 million, and January’s CA$437 million. Combined, legal cannabis sales through the …
DEA Judge Shuts Down Cannabis Manufacturing Case Without Hearing, Company Plans Legal Challenge
A long-delayed effort to grow federally legal cannabis for medical research was abruptly derailed this week when a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge terminated a key hearing without allowing any testimony or cross-examination. The company behind the application, MMJ BioPharma Cultivation, is now preparing to challenge the ruling in federal court and call for the …
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