Oct 09 2024
In 2025, voters in the Cayman Islands will have the chance to decide whether to relax the country’s marijuana possession laws through a referendum. The proposed changes, announced by Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan during a press conference, seeks to reclassify the possession of small amounts of marijuana as a minor offense. If passed, the new …
Oct 08 2024
Live resin, a relatively new addition to the growing list of marijuana concentrates, has gained substantial traction due to its potency, flavor, and aromatic profile. Unlike traditional cannabis extracts, live resin is produced by flash-freezing freshly harvested plants and extracting cannabinoids and terpenes while they remain in their original, undried form. This preserves the full …
Oct 08 2024
Baltimore voters will decide on November 5 whether to establish a city fund aimed at compensating communities disproportionately impacted by past cannabis arrests and prosecutions. This charter amendment, known as Question G, would utilize state funds, which stem from Maryland’s recreational marijuana sales tax, to support these communities. Maryland imposes a 9% tax on recreational …
Oct 08 2024
After a turbulent journey, Arkansas voters will have the opportunity to decide on a significant expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program next month. According to Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston, the Arkansans for Patient Access (APA) initiative, officially known as the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Amendment of 2024, has secured enough valid signatures to …
Oct 08 2024
Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, could revolutionize the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a new study that analyzed multiple clinical trials. For the study, researchers from several Chinese institutions, including The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University and Guangzhou Medical University, conducted a systematic review of five randomized …
Oct 08 2024
Legal marijuana sales in Montana topped $27 million in September. According to data released by the Montana Department of Revenue, total marijuana sales reached $27,520,406 in September. This is a slight dip from the record-breaking $29,716,881 sold in August, and is on par with the $28 million sold in September 2023. The vast majority of …
Oct 08 2024
Delaware has received over 1,260 applications between August 19 and September 30, according to data released by the state. Of these, 800 applications were for the 30 available retail licenses, according to Delaware’s Office of the Marijuana Commissioner. The state generated over $4 million from application fees. Applicants paid $5,000 for an open application (non-social …
Oct 08 2024
A new study published in the journal BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology reveals a promising advancement in glioblastoma treatment using a nanoemulsion containing cannabis extract. Researchers from the University of Medical Sciences, University of Tehran, and North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences in Iran have developed a nanoemulsion designed to boost the effectiveness of two key …
Oct 08 2024
On October 7, New Jersey’s Assembly Bill 1813 was given approval by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee. The bill, which was passed overwhelmingly by the Assembly on September 26 with a vote of 73-2, seeks to tighten regulations on the delivery of electronic smoking devices, ensuring they do not reach individuals …
Oct 07 2024
A second committee in the New Jersey Senate has voted to pass legislation to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms. The Senate Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has given approval to Senate Bill 2283, roughly four months after it was passed by the Senate’s Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee. Sponsored by Senate …
