Aug 07 2025
The legal cannabis industry in the United States is poised for massive growth over the next decade, with projections showing the market will grow from $36.94 billion in 2024 to $91.1 billion by 2033. That’s according to a new report by Research and Markets, which forecasts an annual growth rate of 10.5% between 2025 and …
Aug 07 2025
Darren Weiss has stepped down as president of Verano Holdings Corp., one of the nation’s largest multi-state marijuana operators, to pursue business opportunities in the cannabis industry outside of North America. Weiss originally joined Verano in 2017 as general counsel. Over the years, he moved into key leadership roles including chief legal officer, chief operating …
Aug 07 2025
A team of researchers in China have developed a novel hydrogel combining CBD and fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) to enhance spinal cord injury recovery, according to a study published in Biomaterials. The injectable hydrogel, referred to as C/F/Gel, uses PF127 and α-cyclodextrin (α-CD) to deliver both CBD micelles (CBDm) and FGF21 in a sustained …
Aug 07 2025
A new study out of Oregon found that group psilocybin therapy led to significant improvements in quality of life for low-income individuals suffering from depression. The study, first reported by KLCC, involved 19 participants who each took part in two group psilocybin sessions. All participants were in stable housing and receiving therapy, with no personal …
Aug 07 2025
Maine’s adult-use marijuana market generated $23,227,479 in July, the largest monthly total since August 2024, according to new figures released by the Office of Cannabis Policy. The revenue came from 452,395 individual transactions. Through the end of July, licensed marijuana retailers have sold $140,860,230 worth of product, a modest increase over the $137 million collected …
Aug 07 2025
Two newly developed CBD products significantly outperformed a standard isolate capsule in terms of absorption and overall bioavailability, according to a new clinical trial published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. The study compared a bioavailability-enhanced CBD capsule and liquid formulation—both using surfactant/acid technology—to an unformulated CBD isolate capsule in 12 healthy male volunteers. Each …
Aug 07 2025
A new study finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer relief from a common and challenging side effect of Parkinson’s treatment without reducing the therapy’s motor benefits. Published in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, the study investigated the effects of CBD and a fluorinated CBD derivative (PECS-101) on L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia (LID)—a frequent complication of prolonged …
Aug 07 2025
Thirteen cities in Minnesota have applied for licenses to open municipally operated cannabis stores, according to the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). While most states with legal marijuana have left retail to private businesses, OCM has created a path for cities to take a more active role—mirroring the state’s long-standing model of municipally run …
Aug 06 2025
Rhode Island marijuana stores generated $10.48 million in sales in July, setting a new monthly record and bringing the year-to-date total to $68,774,958. The updated figures, released by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, show a steady rise in both adult-use and medical marijuana sales throughout 2025. July’s total marks a significant jump from …
Aug 06 2025
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) announced today that it is now offering free accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education (CE) courses on medical cannabis to licensed healthcare providers in the state. These evidence-based courses are designed to give healthcare providers a foundational understanding of the endocannabinoid system, the largest signaling system in …
