Dec 02 2024
Pennsylvania State Representatives Rick Krajewski (D) and Dan Frankel (D) have unveiled plans to introduce a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana, with the pair emphasizing the social justice, public health, and economic benefits. The legislation, announced via a co-sponsorship memo published earlier today, proposes the creation of a regulated marijuana marketplace that prioritizes communities …
Dec 02 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Chronister, who has supported decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana in the past, was nominated Saturday. If confirmed by the Senate, Chronister will replace Anne Milgram, a Biden administration appointee and former New Jersey attorney general. Chronister, a …
Dec 02 2024
Rhode Island’s legal marijuana market brought in a combined $10 million in sales for November, according to the state’s Department of Business Regulation. Adult-use marijuana dominated the market with $8.15 million, while medical marijuana sales totaled $1.85 million. These figures contribute to a year-to-date sales total of $108,209,948, demonstrating steady growth in the state’s marijuana …
Dec 02 2024
Legal marijuana sales in Oregon remained robust in November, with over $78 million in revenue, pushing the yearly total past $880 million. Data from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shows $78,562,441 in legal marijuana sales during November, a slight decline from October’s $79.5 million. These figures bring the year-to-date total to $881 million and …
Dec 01 2024
A new study published in the journal Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior shows that CBD may reverse the behavioral impairments associated with autism spectrum disorder. Researchers from the University of São Paulo and the Oswaldo Cruz Institute examined the effects of CBD on adult male mice exposed to valproic acid (VPA) during embryonic development, a model …
Dec 01 2024
Researchers from Suleyman Demirel University in Türkiye have published a study in the journal Reproductive Toxicology examining the potential of cannabidiol (CBD) to mitigate neuroinflammation and enhance neurogenesis in the offspring of pregnant rats subjected to systemic inflammation. The findings, available through the U.S. National Institute of Health, highlight the therapeutic potential of CBD during pregnancy …
Dec 01 2024
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) has demonstrated promising outcomes in addressing multiple psychiatric symptoms in patients with cancer-related distress, according to a new study published in Nature Mental Health. Conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Columbia University, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, and Yale University, the study analyzed data from two randomized, placebo-controlled …
Dec 01 2024
With an ever-growing number of marijuana strains available, these ten have captured the attention of consumers across the U.S., dominating menus and online discussions. This list, crafted from data provided by various state regulatory agencies and Leafly, features strains celebrated for their flavor, effects, and versatility.
Dec 01 2024
A Lancaster County District Court judge has upheld the validity of petitions circulated by Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, rejecting a legal challenge that sought to invalidate the ballot initiatives. Judge Susan Strong determined that attorneys for former State Senator John Kuehn and Secretary of State Bob Evnen failed to demonstrate a sufficient number of invalid …
Nov 30 2024
Colorado’s legal marijuana market has generated over $1 billion in revenue so far in 2024. There was $112,429,698 worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in September in Colorado, bringing the year-to-date total to $1,060,994,048. This is according to data released today by the Colorado Department of Revenue Of the $112.4 million in marijuana …
