Aug 26 2024
A group of academic researchers, scientists, and community-based organizations today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary, community-based participatory research (CBPR) study for cannabis agriculture. Funded by a $2.7 million grant from the California Department of Cannabis Control, the project incorporates public education and CBPR to implement the standard methods and systems used across agriculture …
Aug 26 2024
Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have not ruled out making arrests for marijuana use in states like Ohio, despite the state recently legalizing marijuana. Brian McNeal, a DEA spokesman, told WOSU (an NPR affiliate) that the agency’s primary concern is those involved in the manufacturing and distribution of illicit substances. “So are we …
Aug 23 2024
A new study published this week by The British Medical Journal and the US National Institute of Health reveals that high-dose psilocybin may offer benefits in treating depression. Conducted by a team of researchers from multiple hospitals and universities in Taiwan, the study systematically reviewed and analyzed the performance of various psychedelics, including LSD and MDMA, …
Aug 23 2024
Support for federal marijuana banking legislation continues to grow, despite no legislative progress being made since the Senate Banking Committee approved the measure last September. In the US House of Representatives, the SAFE (Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act) Banking Act (H.R. 2891) has 129 sponsors, including 102 Democrats and 27 Republicans, making it the …
Aug 23 2024
A new study published in Forensic Science International reveals that while alcohol and benzodiazepines have a clear and significant impact on driver impairment as their blood concentrations rise, the effects of THC are much less consistent and harder to predict, calling into question per se THC driving limits. The research, which examined over 15,000 cases …
Aug 23 2024
Since the start of legal recreational marijuana sales in Oregon, the state has garnered well over $1 billion in tax revenue, with localities garnering an additional over $150 million. Oregon was the third state to legalize recreational marijuana in 2014, following Colorado and Washington’s lead in 2012. Due to bureaucratic delays, the first licensed marijuana …
Aug 23 2024
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology explores the potential role of cannabinoids in treating triple-negative breast cancer, a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer that accounts for 10-20% of all cases. Conducted by researchers from the University of Ljubljana and the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana in Slovenia, the study examines how …
Aug 23 2024
The Missouri Court of Appeals has overturned a judge’s decision to deny expungements for individuals convicted of THC possession. The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that convictions for THC possession must be expunged, following an amendment to the Missouri Constitution passed by voters in November 2022. The court clarified that while …
Aug 22 2024
Today, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) issued six prospective licenses for cannabis consumption lounges reserved for social equity applicants. According to a press release sent today by the CCB, the applications were selected using random number generator software, which can be viewed here. This comes after an internal audit found that 6 previously selected …
Aug 22 2024
In two weeks and two days, on Saturday, September 7, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will open their marijuana superstore to everyone 21 and older, regardless of whether or not they’re a patient or tribal member. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, located on tribal land in the town of Cherokee (around three hours from …
