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Here are the Most Popular Marijuana Sativa Strains as of September 2024

Here’s a look at the most popular sativa and sativa-dominant marijuana strains in the United States. The legal marijuana market is teeming with hundreds of active strains, with states like Massachusetts alone boasting over 600. Among these, sativa and sativa-dominant varieties make up a significant portion, known for their uplifting and energizing effects. However, only …

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Florida: Bradford Sheriff Becomes First Conservative Sherriff to Endorse Amendment 3 to Legalize Marijuana

Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith has endorsed Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older, according to 104.5 WOKV. Sheriff Gordon spoke exclusively with Action News Jax on Monday about his decision to become the first conservative sheriff in the state to publicly support Amendment 3. “I’ve probably incarcerated more people …

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Report: New York’s Legal Marijuana Market to Bring in $3.22 Billion in Annual Sales by 2030

The value of New York’s legal cannabis market is expected to reach $3.22 billion annually by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate of 15.3% from 2024 to 2030. “Factors such as the legalization of medicinal cannabis, rising consumer disposable income, increasing consumer awareness of the health benefits of cannabis, growing demand for cannabis from …

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Study: Psilocybin Shows Greater Benefits Than SSRI in Treating Depression

A new study has found that psilocybin may be more effective than the antidepressant escitalopram (an SSRI) in treating moderate to severe major depressive disorder. The study was presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress in Milan, was was published in the most recent issue of the The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine. Led by Tommaso …

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Marijuana Legalization Campaign Raises Over $100 Million in Florida, Four Times More Than Any Other State Effort

Smart & Safe Florida, the nonprofit political committee behind Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana, has now raised over $100 million. According to the Florida Division of Elections, Smart & Safe Florida has raised $101,358,827.54 for Amendment 3, which would make recreational marijuana a constitutional right for those 21 and older. The state last updated …

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Marijuana Tech Exec Denied Visa by Immigration Authorities for “Abetting” Federal Drug Law Violations

A cannabis software company is asking a U.S. judge to overturn a decision by immigration authorities that denied an employee a visa for allegedly “aiding and abetting activities related to violations of federal drug laws.” This case, first reported by MJBizDaily, highlights the ongoing tension between state and federal marijuana laws, even as the current …

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Study Introduces New Method for Accurate Cannabis Terpene Measurement, Which Could Enhance Entourage Effect Research

A new study published in the Journal of Chromatography B highlights a rigorous approach to identifying and quantifying cannabis terpenes and terpenoids, critical secondary metabolites that are believed to play a role in the entourage effect when combined with cannabinoids. The study addresses a key issue in the accurate quantification of terpenes, which are responsible …

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New Hampshire House Committee Schedules Executive Session for Bill to Legalize Psilocybin, LSD and Mescaline

Legislation that would legalize the therapeutic use of certain psychedelics for those 21 and older has been scheduled for a “full committee work session” and an executive session in a key committee in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. The New Hampshire House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs has scheduled House Bill 1693 to …

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Canada: $440 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in July, Most Since December

According to data compiled and released by Statistics Canada, there was over $440 million worth of marijuana sold legally in July. In total, there was $440.7 million in worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold in July throughout Canada. This is the highest monthly total since the $448 million sold in December 2023. Although July’s sales …

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SetSet Launches World’s First Clinician-Approved Psychedelics Community and Resource Platform for Women

SetSet, “the first platform to bridge the knowledge gap between consumers and medical providers for safe microdosing”, has officially launched. Designed to help women navigate psychedelic experiences with community support, therapist-created curriculum, and access to trained practitioners, SetSet offers universal integration resources for both individuals and healthcare professionals. “This launch comes at a crucial time: …

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