RISE Dispensaries, a cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., announced today that RISE Dispensary Ocala, the company’s 22nd retail location in Florida and 104th nationwide, will open on April 29. Located at 3873 SW College Road, the dispensary will offer medical patients a diverse collection of cannabis products from brands including RYTHM, …
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Montana Senate Approves Resolution for Study on Marijuana’s Public Health and Safety Impacts
The Montana Senate has approved Senate Joint Resolution 48 in a decisive 42 to 4 vote during its second reading on Friday, advancing the measure closer to final passage. Sponsored by State Senators Mallerie Yakawich (R), Greg Hertz (R), and Tom McGillvray (R), the resolution calls for an interim study of the public health and …
CBD Found to Significantly Reduce Seizures Across Multiple Forms of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in New Study
A new study published in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior found that cannabidiol (CBD) may be a highly effective adjunct treatment for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), helping to significantly lower seizure frequency across a variety of epilepsy types. Researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine, the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, the …
70% of New Hampshire Residents Support Legalizing Marijuana, New Poll Finds
Support for legal marijuana continues to grow in New Hampshire, according to a new Granite State Poll released by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. The poll found that 70% of New Hampshire residents strongly or somewhat support legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Support has increased slightly since …
Study: Gel-Based CBD Reduces Stress in Shelter Dogs, Shows Promise for Veterinary Use
A new study explored the effects of CBD oil and CBD gel on stress levels in shelter dogs, finding both to be safe and potentially effective. Researchers from the University of California published a study in Veterinary Sciences evaluating how daily oral supplementation of CBD oil and CBD gel impacted dogs experiencing solitary confinement-induced stress. …
Edible Cannabis Possession Limits Across the 24 Legal Marijuana States (as of April 2025)
As of April 2025, 24 U.S. states have legalized adult-use marijuana. In each of these states, it varies significantly how much cannabis edibles, in both solid and liquid forms, an individual is allowed to possess. Most states regulate edibles based on THC content rather than by the total weight of the edible product, but that’s …
National Survey Finds Two-Thirds of Voters Support Legalizing Marijuana, Including Majority of Republicans
A new national poll shows that voters across all political affiliations overwhelmingly support legalizing recreational marijuana, in addition to backing a series of reforms such as reschuling. The survey, conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, found that 66% of registered voters favor legalization, compared to just 25% opposed. Among Republicans and Republican-leaning voters, support stood …
Study: Psilocybin Quickly Reduces Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Cancer Patients
Published by The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, a new study found that psilocybin may quickly reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in cancer patients. The research was conducted by scientists from LUXMED Group, the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, and the Medical University of Gdansk in Poland, the International European University in …
Study: CBD-Loaded Nanoparticles Show Potential for Treating Metabolic Disorders
Researchers in Spain have developed a novel CBD-based nanoparticle system that could improve the management of metabolic diseases, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. The study, conducted by researchers from Universidad de Sevilla, University of Cádiz, Universitario Virgen del Rocío, and Universidad de Cantabria, focused on creating …
Colorado Senate Approves Bill to Modernize Marijuana Regulations in 25 to 10 Vote
The Colorado Senate has approved a bill that’s designed to modernize the state’s marijuana regulations, passing it today by a vote of 25 to 10. The measure, House Bill 1209, proposes major reforms to licensing, compliance, and research rules, and now returns to the House for a final concurrence vote before heading to the governor’s …
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