Nov 29 2024
Despite prices reaching an all-time low, there was an uptick in marijuana sales from September to October, with all-time sales passing the $7 billion mark. In October, licensed marijuana stores in Massachusetts sold $138.8 million in recreational marijuana and $14.8 million in medical marijuana, totaling $153.6 million. Combined with $119 million in November sales through …
Nov 29 2024
Arapahoe County commissioners have unanimously approved a comprehensive set of regulations governing psilocybin businesses as Colorado prepares to begin licensing these operations in January 2025. The decision follows the voter-approved Proposition 122, which decriminalized the use, possession, and cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms, making Colorado the second state to take such a step. Under Proposition 122, …
Nov 29 2024
According to the results of a newly published study conducted in Utah, cannabis has the potential to to serve as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management. For the study, published on Utah.gov, researchers analyzed the impact of medical cannabis on opioid prescription rates, focusing on 186 patients with chronic pain diagnoses. The study …
Nov 29 2024
A new study published in the journal Pharmacological Reports highlights the therapeutic potential of four newly developed fluorinated cannabinoids. Conducted by researchers from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and Universität Regensburg in Germany, the study explores the biological activity of these compounds, particularly their anti-inflammatory properties. “Phytochemicals derived from the plant Cannabis sativa …
Nov 29 2024
Idaho has advanced a proposed measure to decriminalize marijuana by approving its title and summary, clearing the way for signature collection. The measure, proposed by Kind Idaho, would decriminalize personal use and cultivation of marijuana for adults aged 21 and older if approved by voters in 2026. The secretary of state has authorized the petition …
Nov 29 2024
Researchers from Suleyman Demirel University and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey have found that cannabidiol (CBD) may alleviate liver damage caused by methotrexate (MTX), a commonly used chemotherapy drug. The study, published in Drug and Chemical Toxicology, highlights CBD’s potential as a protective agent against MTX-induced hepatotoxicity by targeting oxidative stress and inflammation. The research …
Nov 29 2024
Researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University have published a new study examining the effects of medical marijuana legalization on attitudes and behaviors toward driving after marijuana use (DAMU) in Kentucky and Tennessee. Using survey data, researchers applied a novel matched design to infer causal relationships while accounting for observational data challenges …
Nov 28 2024
Since the launch of recreational marijuana sales on August 7, Ohio has recorded $283,230,130 in combined sales across both medical and recreational markets, according to the latest data available through November 23. Recreational marijuana sales have contributed $178,481,465 during this period, while medical marijuana sales totaled $104,748,665, according to data released by the Ohio Department …
Nov 27 2024
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been directed to cease conducting warrantless searches of travelers at airports and other transportation hubs. The directive, issued by the Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General (IG), stems from an investigation that identified significant deficiencies in DEA practices. The IG’s investigation revealed that DEA agents lacked sufficient …
Nov 27 2024
A new study published in the journal Molecules shines a spotlight on cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that’s rapidly gaining attention for its therapeutic possibilities. Unlike THC, which is associated with the “high” associated with cannabis use, CBG offers potential medical benefits without intoxication, similar to CBD, making it a compelling candidate for clinical use. Conducted …
