May 02 2025
Cannabis use may help lower the risk of developing drug-resistant HIV mutations, according to a new study published in NeuroImmune Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Researchers from Temple University and the University of Florida analyzed data from 614 HIV-positive adults, using records from the National NeuroAIDS Tissue Consortium. All participants had at least one viral load measurement …
May 02 2025
Over 8% of Australians report using marijuana recreationally, with nearly 3% saying they use it for medical reasons or both medical and recreational purposes, according to new national survey data. Published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review, the study examined responses from the 2022/2023 National Drug Strategy Household Survey to estimate the prevalence of …
May 02 2025
Florida’s medical marijuana program continues its steady expansion, with the number of registered patients now surpassing 911,000. According to data released today by the Florida Department of Health, there are 911,957 active medical marijuana patients in the state as of May 2. That represents an increase of more than 11,000 since the start of 2025 …
May 01 2025
A Nebraska legislative committee has given approval to legislation that would significantly narrow the scope of a medical marijuana legalization initiative approved by voters in November. The measure, passed Thursday by the General Affairs Committee in a 5 to 3 vote, imposes restrictions that go beyond what was outlined in the citizen-backed initiative. The bill …
May 01 2025
A bipartisan group of Maine lawmakers filed a bill today to establish a separate regulatory pathway for sun-grown marijuana cultivation, with licensing fees significantly lower than those for indoor growers. The legislation, titled An Act Regarding Sun-grown Cultivation in the Medical Use and Adult Use Cannabis Industries, is sponsored by Representative Grayson Osher (D) and …
May 01 2025
Newly discovered cannabinoids isolated from marijuana flowers were found to inhibit the growth of neuroblastoma cells, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Pharmaceuticals. Researchers in South Korea have discovered two previously unidentified cannabinoids and a set of chlorin-type metabolites in marijuana flowers that may hold promise in treating neuroblastoma, a type …
May 01 2025
Massachusetts has sold over half a billion dollars’ worth of marijuana so far this year, with adult-use sales alone bringing in more than $515 million through April 27. According to data from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, recreational marijuana sales totaled $133.3 million in January, $122.8 million in February, $136.5 million in March, and $122.7 …
May 01 2025
A new study from researchers at the University of Sydney highlights the potential of inhalable cannabidiol (CBD) powder using methyl-β-cyclodextrin (mbCD) as a solubilizing agent to improve drug delivery. The research, published in AAPS PharmSciTech, sought to overcome one of the primary challenges in pulmonary CBD delivery—its low water solubility. Scientists tested multiple solubilizers, including …
May 01 2025
The Hawaii Legislature has given final approval to a comprehensive bill that would significantly expand access to medical marijuana while cracking down on unlicensed cannabis operations. The measure now heads to Governor Josh Green following a concurrence vote by the House and Senate on Tuesday. House Bill 302 received overwhelming support in both chambers, passing …
Apr 30 2025
More than 60% of voters in the Cayman Islands have approved a referendum to decriminalize marijuana possession. The referendum gives the government a clear mandate to move forward with legislation that would reclassify minor marijuana possession as a non-criminal offense. Under the proposed framework, possessing small quantities of marijuana would be treated similarly to a …
