Jan 30 2025
Legislation to create a program for the medicinal use of psilocybin was introduced today in the New Mexico Senate. Senate Bill 219, the Medical Psilocybin Act, would allow those in New Mexico to receive psilocybin-assisted treatment for certain behavioral health conditions, including major treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, end-of-life care, and other …
Jan 30 2025
A study being published soon by the International Journal of Drug Policy, published online ahead of print by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, analyzes the impact of recreational marijuana retailer allocation on emergency department visits in Ontario. Researchers from York University, Western University, and the University of Toronto conducted a longitudinal study using health …
Jan 30 2025
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina—the only legal marijuana retailer in the state—has been open for nearly 150 days, generating millions in sales without any reported arrests. The store, operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), remains the state’s sole outlet where recreational marijuana can be legally purchased, as North …
Jan 30 2025
A study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence suggests that co-using alcohol and cannabis does not produce additional changes in brain connectivity compared to heavy alcohol use alone. For the study, researchers from the University of California conducted a secondary analysis of three clinical laboratory studies, examining resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) in 60 individuals. Participants …
Jan 30 2025
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. is preparing to separate its cannabis-focused subsidiary, Hawthorne Gardening Co., into a fully independent company—a decision executives believe will enhance its financial value. This marks a departure from the previous stance of Scotts CEO Jim Hagedorn, who had favored keeping Hawthorne within the parent company despite the marijuana industry’s instability, according to …
Jan 30 2025
Smart & Safe Florida has begun mailing thousands of petitions to households statewide in its renewed push to legalize recreational marijuana. The petition can also be downloaded online here. Although the petition is available online, it was still be mailed back or dropped off to be counted. The group’s initiative, similar to its 2024 proposal …
Jan 30 2025
A study published yesterday by the journal Scientific Reports found that consuming a high-fat meal significantly enhances the bioavailability and alters the absorption pattern of high-CBD cannabis extract in both men and women. Researchers from Wageningen University in the Netherlands conducted a randomized crossover study involving 11 healthy participants—five men and six women—to assess how …
Jan 30 2025
The Mississippi House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a measure that would allow certain patients to receive medical marijuana recommendations through telemedicine. House Bill 611, sponsored by State Representative Lee Yancey (R), passed with a 113 to 5 vote and now moves to the Senate for consideration. If enacted, the bill would allow “telemedicine evaluations” …
Jan 29 2025
A new bill introduced in the Connecticut House of Representatives would ensure that employees at cannabis establishments receive at least the state’s minimum fair wage. House Bill 6842, filed today by the chair of the House Labor and Public Employees Committee, and referred to that committee. The legislation would amend state law to clarify that …
Jan 29 2025
In 2024, legal marijuana sales totaled $23 billion across the 21 states with operating recreational markets. Michigan led in per capita sales. Using data from state regulatory agencies, cannabis commissions, and the U.S. Census, Michigan had the highest per capita marijuana sales in 2024, averaging $304 per person. Montana followed at $293 per person, with …
