Aug 28 2024
The University of California (UC) is seeking participants for a double-blind, randomized clinical trial “examining the preliminary efficacy of psilocybin therapy for people with chronic low back pain”. “This study evaluates whether psilocybin therapy helps patients cope with chronic low back pain more effectively”, states a public posting .” Patients may be recruited at Stanford and University …
Aug 28 2024
Legislation that would allow certain licensed marijuana growers in California to sell directly to consumers at farmers markets has been passed through its third and final reading in the Senate. Last week we reported that Assembly Bill 1111 was passed through its second reading in the full Senate and was ordered to a third and …
Aug 28 2024
According to data compiled and released by Statistics Canada, there was over $2.4 billion worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in the first half of 2024. Between January and June of this year, licensed marijuana stores sold $2.425 billion in legal marijuana, putting the nation on track for nearly $5 billion for the …
Aug 28 2024
The Yale School of Medicine is seeking those 18 and older for a paid marijuana study. The Yale Stress Center at the Yale School of Medicine “is looking for individuals who are at least 18 years old and smoke marijuana at least once per week to participate in a research study.” Participants will receive compensation …
Aug 28 2024
In a campaign video posted on the social media platform X on February 9, Vice President Kamala Harris stated that the Biden/Harris Administration has “changed federal marijuana policy”. In the video, which now has been viewed nearly 450,000 times and shared over 2,000 times, VP Harris said “We changed federal marijuana policy, because nobody should …
Aug 28 2024
In a major decision, a U.S. appeals court has ruled that a Texas resident cannot be prosecuted under a federal law that prohibits drug users from owning firearms, stating that the law is unconstitutional when applied to individuals with past drug use. This ruling follows a recent Supreme Court decision that broadened the interpretation of the …
Aug 28 2024
According to a new poll of registered Florida voters, a strong majority support Amendment 3. The Public Policy Polling (PPP) survey found support for Amendment 3 to be at 57%. Although this is below the 60% threshold for enactment (given the measure is a constitutional amendment), it’s within the +/-3.4% margin of error, and 9% …
Aug 28 2024
Today, New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted what some are dubbing “a cartoonish display“, where he and members of the city’s police department oversaw the burning of four tons of marijuana products they deemed to be “illegal.” Despite recreational marijuana being legal in New York since 2021, the city burnt over 8,000 pounds of …
Aug 28 2024
As the interest in the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) continues to rise, 2024 has been a remarkable year for research into its potential benefits and applications. Recently we covered the top marijuana studies published so far in 2024, as well as the top THC studies. In this article, we will cover what we believe to …
Aug 28 2024
In just 10 days the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will open the doors of their marijuana superstore to the general public, allowing access to everyone 21 and older.. On Saturday, September 7, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company will be accessible to everyone 21 and older, regardless of tribal status. The marijuana megastore is situated …
