Jul 11 2025
New research from the University of California San Diego finds that chronic administration of cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly reduce alcohol dependence and prevent alcohol-induced brain damage, offering new hope for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, the study used two rodent models to simulate key features of human alcohol …
Jul 11 2025
According to a study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research, subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) can significantly enhance sustainability and efficiency in outdoor medical cannabis cultivation. Researchers from Germany’s Institute of Crop Science and Department of Biostatistics tested SDI against traditional drip irrigation (DI) on three CBD-rich cannabis genotypes—Kanada, Terra Italia, and FED—grown in foil tunnel …
Jul 10 2025
Smart & Safe Florida has already raised more than $21.2 million in its campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida, with the bulk of contributions coming from one of the state’s largest marijuana businesses. According to new data published today by the Florida Division of Elections, the political committee has raised $21,219,586.60, with the vast …
Jul 10 2025
Arizona brought in nearly $24 million in marijuana tax revenue in June, contributing to over $146 million collected in the first half of 2025, according to new figures released by the Department of Revenue. In June, the state garnered $3,994,365 from the marijuana transaction privilege tax (TPT)—comprised of $630,312 from medical marijuana sales and $3,364,053 …
Jul 10 2025
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says the psychedelic compound ibogaine could help save millions of lives, especially for those suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), addiction and other serious mental health conditions. In an interview published this week with W. Brian Hubbard, executive director of Americans for Ibogaine, Gingrich described the treatment as an …
Jul 10 2025
The legal cannabis market in North America is projected to grow from $44.83 billion in 2024 to a staggering $354.82 billion by 2033, according to a new market analysis. This reflects an eye-opening compound annual growth rate of 24.55%, fueled by expanding legalization, rising medical usage, and increasing consumer demand for diverse cannabis products.
Jul 10 2025
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a bill that would ban hemp-derived THC nationwide. The vote on the agricultural spending bill took place during a markup session today, with the committee advancing language that would drastically reshape the national hemp market and put an end to a multi-billion dollar hemp THC industry. The committee …
Jul 10 2025
A new bill to legalize recreational marijuana has been filed in the Pennsylvania Senate with bipartisan backing. Senate Bill 120, introduced today by State Senator Daniel Laughlin (R) and five Democratic co-sponsors—State Senators Sharif Street, Nikil Saval, John Kane, Tim Kearney and Marty Flynn—has been referred to the Senate Law and Justice Committee for consideration.
Jul 10 2025
A new study published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism has found that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly improves metabolic health and reduces inflammation and liver fibrosis in a mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with androgenic obesity. Researchers from Heidelberg University and the University of Córdoba used a well-established PCOS model, inducing androgen excess …
Jul 10 2025
A pilot study has found that medicinal cannabis may help improve tics and quality of life in adolescents with Tourette syndrome, without serious safety concerns. Conducted by researchers from the University of New South Wales, the Royal Children’s Hospital, and the University of Melbourne, the open-label, single-arm trial involved 10 participants aged 12 to 18 …
