Nov 26 2024
A study published in the journal Phytomedicine, conducted by researchers from the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, investigates how cannabidiol (CBD) influences gut microbiota and metabolic pathways to alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). “Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases, affecting multiple systems in the body”, states the study’s abstract. “Cannabidiol (CBD) …
Nov 26 2024
Efforts to pass the SAFE or SAFER Banking Act during the lame duck session of Congress are gaining momentum, though time is running out. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act currently has 131 sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, more than any other marijuana-related bill in Congress. The updated Secure and Fair …
Nov 26 2024
Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use has issued letters of intent to approve licenses for 22 companies vying to operate as Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs). These approvals come after a months-long wait for the 74 applicants who initially submitted their applications in April 2023. The companies granted licenses include:
Nov 26 2024
Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong has dismissed a legal challenge aimed at invalidating medical marijuana initiatives that were overwhelmingly approved by voters earlier this month. According to Judge Strong, the petitions met all constitutional and statutory requirements, making them legally sufficient under Nebraska law. This allows the law to take effect on December …
Nov 26 2024
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in SLEEP by Oxford Academic found that a combination treatment of dronabinol (IHL-42X), a synthetic form of THC, and acetazolamide, significantly reduced the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Conducted by researchers from The University of Western Australia, Monash University, and several Australian hospitals, the study explored the safety …
Nov 26 2024
Despite the success of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ marijuana megastore, other tribes in North Carolina remain hesitant to open their own. It’s been over 80 days since The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina, opened their doors to everyone 21 and older, becoming the first and only place in North Carolina …
Nov 26 2024
A Minnesota judge on Monday halted a planned lottery to award adult-use marijuana licenses after applicants who were denied access filed a lawsuit alleging the process lacked transparency and did not provide an appeals mechanism. Ramsey County District Court Judge Stephen Smith made the decision following an hourlong online hearing, calling off the lottery that …
Nov 26 2024
A coalition of Democratic senators and representatives is urging the Biden administration to finalize plans to limit federal marijuana prosecutions and expand clemency efforts before President Joe Biden’s term concludes in January. In a letter sent Tuesday, first reported by Rolling Stone, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) joined Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA), …
Nov 25 2024
Sunburn Cannabis, a Florida-based and vertically integrated cannabis operator, has announced the opening of its first dispensary in Cape Coral, the Company’s 15th store in the state. The store is located at 1628 Del Prado Blvd S and regular hours are Monday-Sunday from 9 AM–8:45 PM, according to a press release. Sunburn Cannabis is inspired by Florida’s rich history …
Nov 25 2024
Kentucky has issued its initial 36 medical marijuana dispensary licenses through a lottery conducted Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. The recipients, selected from specific regions, were chosen from a pool of 4,075 applicants, according to Sam Flynn, executive director of the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis. “This marks another significant step in …
