Dec 17 2024
Legal marijuana states generated a combined $1.92 billion in sales in November, resulting in over $260 million in tax revenue. According to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald, the $1.92 billion is a modest increase from the $1.87 billion sold in October and the $1.88 billion sold in September, but remains slightly less than the …
Dec 17 2024
Numerous job opportunities have emerged in several U.S. states for marijuana enthusiasts interested in sampling and reviewing legal cannabis products. Toker’s Guide, a company known for its online dispensary directory, has posted several region-specific job listings seeking “cannabis connoisseurs” to evaluate products in legal markets. Applicants must be 21 or older and capable of delivering …
Dec 17 2024
A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences highlights the potential of phytocannabinoid-based formulations in skincare. “Recent advancements have highlighted the potential of cannabis and its phytocannabinoids (pCBs) in skin health applications”, begins the study’s abstract. “These compounds, through their interaction with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), show promise for skin health products. …
Dec 17 2024
In Michigan, the state’s legal marijuana market brought in over $275 million in sales in November. In November, marijuana and marijuana products generated $276,363,269 in sales, according to data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). Recreational marijuana made up the vast majority of sales, while medical marijuana contributed $884,669.59. These figures mark an increase …
Dec 17 2024
Federally funded survey data from the University of Michigan reveals that teen marijuana use has dropped significantly over the past decade, reaching historic lows. The annual Monitoring the Future report finds that cannabis use among young people is at a 30-year low, consistent with trends previously reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Dec 16 2024
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that cannabidiol (CBD) may alleviate anxiety in women with advanced breast cancer. The randomized, double-masked clinical trial was conducted by researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, New York Medical College, and Cambridge. The study included 50 participants aged 18 and older with baseline clinical …
Dec 16 2024
Today, Governor Andy Beshear announced the results of Team Kentucky’s second medical cannabis dispensary license lottery held at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation. Twelve applicants were selected through a random number generator. “Today’s drawing concludes the process for the medical cannabis business licenses lottery at this time,” said Governor Beshear. “Team Kentucky remains focused on building this …
Dec 16 2024
Mind Medicine Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel product candidates to treat brain health disorders, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in its Phase 3 Voyage study of MM120 ODT, a pharmaceutically optimized form of lysergide D-tartrate (LSD) for the treatment of GAD. Voyage is the first of two Phase 3 …
Dec 16 2024
Governor Josh Shapiro has confirmed that his upcoming budget proposal will include a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania. This announcement follows the announcement earlier this month of a bipartisan bill being filed by State Representatives Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel, aimed at establishing a legal, taxed and regulated marketplace for marijuana for everyone …
Dec 16 2024
Researchers from the University of Texas have conducted a study examining the impact of recreational psychedelics on bipolar disorder. Published online ahead of print by the US National Library of Medicine, the study, appearing in the upcoming issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders, examines how substances like psilocybin affect individuals with bipolar disorder (BD), …
