A new survey has found that 84% of UK doctors would be willing to prescribe medical cannabis for chronic pain if it were an available option through the National Health Service (NHS). The findings come as experts warn that chronic pain cases in the UK could rise by 1.9 million by 2040. Commissioned by the …
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Ohio: Over 7 Million Legal Marijuana Transactions Between August 7 and March 8, $569 Million in Total Sales
Ohio’s legal marijuana market has recorded more than 7.1 million transactions and over $569 million in sales between August 7 and March 8, according to updated data released today by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. During this period, there were 5,107,590 adult-use transactions and 2,049,935 medical marijuana transactions, totaling 7,157,525. Adult-use sales accounted for …
Missouri Generates Over $115 Million in Marijuana Sales in February
There was Over $115 million in legal marijuana sold in February in Missouri, according to state officials. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there was $116.16 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold in February 2025, a modest increase over the $113 million sold in February 2024. The vast majority …
Virginia Governor Sent Bill to Update Medical Marijuana Labeling Requirements and Expand Home Delivery for Patients
Legislation that would update medical marijuana product labeling requirements and expand delivery options for patients has been sent to Governor Glenn Youngkin for consideration. House Bill 1989 was given approval last month by the (84 to 14) and Senate (30 to 10). On Friday, the bill was officially sent to the desk of Governor Youngkin, …
New Mexico: Second House Committee Passes Bill to Restrict Workplace Cannabis Testing for Patients
A second committee in the New Mexico House of Representatives has given approval to legislation that would prevent random cannabis testing and to ensure that cannabis metabolites in someone’s system can’t by itself be considered impaired. House Bill 230 states that “An employee shall not be considered to be impaired by cannabis solely because of …
Texas Bill Would Mandate Study of MDMA, Psilocybin and Ketamine for Treating PTSD and Depression
Legislation has been filed in Texas that would direct state health officials to study the potential of psychedelic therapies such as MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine, for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. House Bill 4014, filed yesterday by State Representative John Bucy (R), would require the Department of State Health Services to conduct a …
The States Most Likely to Become the 25th to Legalize Cannabis
Efforts to legalize recreational marijuana continue to gain momentum across the country, with several states on the cusp of becoming the next to join the 24 that have already embraced legalization. Whether through legislative action or ballot initiatives, the states listed below stand out as the most likely to legalize marijuana in the near future. …
Hawaii Senate Resolution Calls on U.S. Congress to Deschedule Cannabis, Ensure Banking Access for Cannabis Businesses
Hawaii State Senator Joy San Buenaventura (D) has introduced Senate Resolution 68, urging the U.S. Congress to remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act. Filed today, the resolution also calls for federal action to ensure marijuana-related businesses have access to banking services, and it calls on the government to support state-level efforts to expunge …
New Hampshire Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Decriminalize Psilocybin
Legislation to decriminalize the possession of psilocybin for those 21 and older has been passed unanimously by a key New Hampshire committee. Today, the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted 16 to 0 to pass an amended version of House Bill 528, filed by State Representative Kevin Verville (R). As filed, House Bill …
Government Data Shows Canadians Consuming Less Alcohol as Marijuana Sales Climb
Canadians are drinking less alcohol while spending more on marijuana, according to a report released today by Statistics Canada. The shift marks a record decline in alcohol consumption and continued growth in the marijuana market, according to government data tracking sales trends for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Liquor authorities and retail outlets recorded a 3.8% drop …
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