Dec 19 2024
In November, there was over $172 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Illinois The $172.8 million in legal marijuana sales in November was more than any other month in 2024, according to the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. This brings the year-to-date total to nearly $1.7 billion. Of the $172.8 million …
Dec 19 2024
In a new study published in the Journal of Southeast Asian Orthopaedics, marijuana oil significantly reduced knee pain and improved quality of life in subjects suffering from treatment-resistant osteoarthritis. Conducted by researchers from Srisangworn Hospital in Thailand, the study evaluated the “effectiveness of cannabis oil in treating severe knee osteoarthritis in patients awaiting total knee …
Dec 19 2024
There’s now over 220 doctors and APRN’s (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) registered to prescribe medical marijuana, with over 2,400 certifications already issued since December 1. During his Thursday weekly “Team Kentucky” update, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that more than 220 doctors and APRNs across the Commonwealth have already registered to become official practitioners who can …
Dec 19 2024
In a unanimous decision, the commissioners of Bernalillo County, home to approximately 672,000 residents including the city of Albuquerque, have updated the county’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. The policy now excludes cannabis from the list of illegal drugs when it is used legally outside of work hours for either medical or recreational purposes. This …
Dec 19 2024
In November, Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) imposed fines on 67 licensed marijuana businesses for a variety of regulatory infractions. Penalties ranged from $333.33 to as much as $19,000, reflecting the seriousness of the violations. The largest fine, totaling $19,000, was issued to Blue Fox Brands in Lansing for failing to comply with Metrc, the …
Dec 19 2024
The Illinois Department of Public Health has approved a petition to add female orgasmic disorder (FOD) to the list of conditions eligible for medical marijuana. With the department’s approval, Female Orgasmic Disorder will be immediately added to the state’s list of ailments that allow an individual to become a legal medical marijuana patient. In October, …
Dec 19 2024
Cannabidiol (CBD) has shown promising results in supporting dental stem cell regeneration and combating inflammation, according to a study by researchers from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and the University of Hong Kong. The study, published in the International Endodontic Journal, investigated how CBD impacts human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) under both normal and inflamed …
Dec 19 2024
A new study suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer a promising approach to controlling metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Researchers from the University of Louisiana and Mansoura University conducted the study, published in ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science and published online by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Metastatic …
Dec 19 2024
A study published in the peer reviewed journal Molecular Psychiatry has found that psilocybin-assisted therapy significantly improves emotional empathy in patients with major depression. The study, titled Psilocybin increases emotional empathy in patients with major depression, explored the enduring effects of psilocybin on social cognition, using a randomized, placebo-controlled design involving 51 depressed patients. Participants …
Dec 19 2024
New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a pair of bills to criminalize the manufacture, distribution, and possession of kratom under certain conditions. Senate Bill 3981, sponsored by State Senator Teresa Ruiz (D), and Assembly Bill 5129, introduced by Representative Alexander Schnall, were filed on December 16 and referred to their respective Judiciary Committees. If enacted, the …
