Jan 01 2025
A study published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science by researchers from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin examines how different UV spectra and intensities impact cannabis growth, yield, and secondary metabolite composition. The study tested three UV light spectra at five intensity levels, analyzing their effects on photomorphogenesis, inflorescence yield, and the chemical profile of cannabis. While …
Jan 01 2025
A cost-utility analysis has shown that CBD in combination with usual care offers a cost-effective treatment option for patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome (DS) in the Netherlands. This study, published in the Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research, evaluated the economic and clinical benefits of using plant-derived, highly purified CBD (Epidyolex) …
Jan 01 2025
Colorado has officially launched its application process for psilocybin treatment centers. Approved by voters in 2022, Proposition 122 (the Natural Medicine Health Act) allows regulated use of psilocybin for conditions such as depression and PTSD, for those 21 and older. As of today, January 1, licenses for treatment centers are now open for those interested …
Jan 01 2025
Senator George Burns (R) has prefiled Senate Bill 320 for the 2025 legislative session. The bill would establish a new purchase limit for medical marijuana patients in Oklahoma. If enacted, SB 320 will amend existing state law to limit medical marijuana purchases to no more than two and one-half ounces (70.9 grams) within a one-week …
Jan 01 2025
Between August 7 and December 28, marijuana sales in Ohio have reached a total of $378,503,351. This includes $136,336,331 in medical marijuana purchases and $242,167,020 in recreational marijuana sales. The average price per gram has dropped to $7.01, reflecting a continued trend of declining costs for consumers. The average price of a gram of dried …
Jan 01 2025
Senator John Thune, who will take over as Senate Majority Leader later this month, says he’s “not a fan” of SAFER Banking while appearing unsure of his opinion on marijuana rescheduling. When asked by Matt Laslo of Ask a Pol “What are your thoughts on the SAFER Banking Act?”, Senator Thune responded by saying “I’m …
Jan 01 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today proudly announced that New York State’s cannabis industry has reached a historic milestone of more than $1 billion in retail sales. This achievement “reflects the dedication of entrepreneurs, consumers, and communities who have embraced the legal market and helped to establish New York as a national leader in cannabis equity and …
Dec 31 2024
A federal judge in Texas has dismissed an indictment against a man who was charged with possessing firearms while using marijuana, ruling the federal law prohibiting such conduct unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge David Briones, presiding over the Western District of Texas, ruled against the prosecution of Adrian Gil, II, citing that the Government failed to …
Dec 31 2024
SciSparc Ltd., a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders of the central nervous system, has received renewed approval from the Israeli Medical Cannabis Agency to conduct a clinical trial of SCI-210, a CBD and CannAmide combination, for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This renewal reaffirms the Company’s …
Dec 31 2024
New York Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D) plans to refile her psilocybin legalization bill for the January 2025 legislative session after the measure failed to advance in 2024. The proposed legislation, titled Assembly Bill 10375 during this year’s session, was introduced in May 2024. The measure sought to establish a comprehensive framework for the “regulated adult …
