Sep 30 2025
Cannabis consumption remains prevalent among medical students across the globe, according to new research published by the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. The study, conducted by researchers from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, London School of Economics and Political Science, and the National Center for Innovation and Research in …
Sep 30 2025
RISE Dispensaries, a chain of cannabis dispensaries operated by Green Thumb Industries Inc., opened its newest Pennsylvania location today in Lebanon. Located at 1600 W Cumberland Street near downtown Lebanon and Route 422, the dispensary is the company’s 19th in the state and 108th nationwide across 14 states.
Sep 29 2025
Three Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin, including the president of the Senate, have introduced legislation to legalize medical marijuana. Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R), Senator Patrick Testin (R), and Representative Patrick Snyder (R) unveiled the measure Monday. The proposal would legalize the medical use of cannabis, including establishing a regulated program for growers, processors, labs, and …
Sep 29 2025
A Los Angeles-area cannabis entrepreneur won a $1.9M verdict over Baldwin Park’s corrupt licensing process. Officials were held personally liable for $1.6M, while the city owes $290K. The case follows federal bribery convictions tied to marijuana licensing. The case was brought by business owner David Ju, who claimed he paid more than $900,000—mostly in cash—for …
Sep 29 2025
The European Union has unveiled a new initiative designed to guide member states as they consider legalizing adult-use marijuana. The toolkit, known as Cannapol, was created by the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) and is framed as an evidence-based resource for policymakers.
Sep 29 2025
The Department of Justice is preparing to ask a federal court to extend proceedings on a marijuana rescheduling case until January 27, 2026. While the request would push the official timeline back by months, it does not prevent the administration from moving forward with rescheduling marijuana at any point if it chooses to act.
Sep 29 2025
A large phase 3 clinical trial published in Nature Medicine has found that VER-01, a standardized full-spectrum cannabis extract, provides meaningful and sustained pain relief for adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP), while also improving sleep quality and physical function. The study enrolled 820 adults across 66 sites in Germany and Austria. Participants were …
Sep 29 2025
According to a new report from Persistence Market Research, the global legal cannabis market is valued at $38.7 billion in 2025, and it’s projected to nearly quadruple to $141.2 billion by 2032. This expansion is being fueled by a combination of factors: ongoing legalization across multiple regions, rising consumer acceptance, and growing demand for medical …
Sep 29 2025
A study published this week by the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help counteract the damaging effects of obesity on the aging brain. For the study, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre in Brazil, tested the impact of …
Sep 28 2025
On the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump has published a video detailing the endocannabinoid system, calling CBD a “game changer” for those suffering from a variety of ailments. The full video can be found below: New media post from Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/B2g3Uc4xfT — Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) September 28, …
