Aug 09 2024
The United for Cannabis Workers Act, put forth by United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 555, has officially been placed on the November 5 ballot. Measure 119 “would ensure that cannabis workers’ freedoms to organize and bargain collectively are protected under state law”, according to a press release from UFCW. No one would be …
Aug 09 2024
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is set to open its marijuana megastore to everyone 21 and older in less than a month on September 7. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company will soon welcome everyone 21 and older, regardless of whether or not they’re a patient or tribal member. Located near Harrah’s Cherokee Casino …
Aug 09 2024
There was over $100 million worth of legal marijuana sold throughout Washington State in July. According to data compiled and released by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Commission, there was approximately $103 million in legal marijuana sales in July. This is a slight increase from the $100.2 million sold in the previous month, but …
Aug 09 2024
A recent study published in Pharmacological Reports by researchers at the Medical University of Warsaw suggests that psilocybin may offer significant benefits in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a chronic mental health condition that affects approximately 2% of the population, characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that can severely …
Aug 08 2024
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is currently seeking participants for five clinical trials focused on marijuana and its potential therapeutic benefits. These studies are part of the university’s ongoing efforts to explore the medical applications of marijuana, which is becoming increasingly relevant as more states legalize its use for both recreational and medicinal …
Aug 08 2024
Former President Donald Trump, the current Republican nominee for president, is beginning to “agree a lot more” that marijuana should be legalized. “As we legalize it, I start to agree a lot more because, you know, it’s being legalized all over the country,” said Trump at a press conference held today. “Florida has something coming …
Aug 08 2024
According to a study published in the Archives of Medical Sciences: Atherosclerotic Disease, heart attack patients with a history of marijuana use have a lower in-hospital mortality rate compared to those without a history of use. For the study, researchers from various institutions, including the Detroit Medical Center-Wayne State University and the Royal Devon University …
Aug 08 2024
Marijuana sales in Maine reached a new monthly record in July, with a total of $22,861,337 in sales across 424,941 transactions. This surpasses the previous month’s total and sets a new benchmark for the state’s cannabis industry, topping the previous record of $21.7 million sold in August 2023. According to the Maine Office of Cannabis …
Aug 08 2024
In July, there was more legal marijuana sold in Montana than any previous month. There was $28,717,104 worth of marijuana sold legally July, according to data compiled and released by the Montana Department of Revenue. This breaks the single-month record of $28,697,312 set in August 2023. $24,899,839 of the total marijuana sales in July were …
Aug 07 2024
According to a new study being published in the upcoming issue of the journal Histochemistry and Cell Biology, researchers have found that THC may counteract the damaging effects of a high-fructose diet on the small intestine. The study, available online ahead of print on the website for the US National Library of Medicine, was conducted …
