Cannabidiol may help prevent scarring on the eye’s surface, according to a new lab study published in Scientific Reports by researchers at the Medical University of Vienna. The team used cultured human conjunctival epithelial cells, which line the white of the eye and are involved in scarring conditions such as pterygium, severe allergic conjunctivitis, dry …
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Study Finds Google Maps to Be the Most Accurate Tool for Identifying U.S. Marijuana Dispensaries
A new study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence by researchers from Yale University reports that Google Maps is currently the most reliable way to identify marijuana dispensaries nationwide, outperforming state regulatory lists and popular industry directories. The research team set out to solve a longstanding problem: there’s no single comprehensive source for dispensary locations, …
Canada’s Legal Marijuana Sales Rise to CA$474.9 Million in September, Up 6.5% From Last Year, Bringing Year-to-Date Above $4 Billion
Canada’s legal marijuana industry posted a strong performance in September, reaching CA$474.9 million in nationwide sales, according to newly released figures from Statistics Canada. The monthly total is 6.5% higher than the CA$445 million sold in September 2024, reflecting steady year-over-year growth in the country’s regulated market.
Those With Schizophrenia Who Use Cannabis Have Significantly Lower Rates of Metabolic Syndrome, Study Finds
A study published in Schizophrenia Research by researchers from the University of Adelaide finds that people with schizophrenia who use cannabis show lower rates of metabolic syndrome, a major driver of cardiovascular disease. The findings come from a cross-sectional analysis of 988 adults diagnosed with schizophrenia who participated in the CATIE study, one of the …
Koch-Backed Americans for Prosperity Foundation Urges Supreme Court to Strike Down Federal Marijuana Prohibition
Americans for Prosperity Foundation, founded by Charles Koch, is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of federal marijuana prohibition, arguing Washington cannot criminalize activity that occurs entirely within a state. In a detailed amicus brief filed this week, the Americans for Prosperity Foundation told the Court that the Controlled Substances Act …
Study Finds CBD Shields Primary Neurons From Rotenone-Induced Toxicity Through TRPV1 Pathways
Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology report that CBD delivered clear neuroprotective effects in a model of rotenone-induced toxicity, offering new insight into how the compound may help safeguard vulnerable neurons. The study, published in Chemistry: An Asian Journal, examined primary hippocampal neurons exposed to rotenone, a well-established mitochondrial complex I …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition Nationwide and Allow Expungements Gains 60th Sponsor
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act picked up two additional sponsors yesterday, bringing its total number of backers to 60 as support for ending federal marijuana prohibition continues to grow. The newest cosponsors are Representative Emily Randall (D-WA) and Representative Adelita S. Grijalva (D-AZ). Their endorsements add to the wave of Democratic support …
Massachusetts Senate Approves Cannabis Reform Bill in 30 to 7 Vote
The Massachusetts Senate voted 30 to 7 today to approve House Bill 4206, which would make multiple changes to the state’s legal cannabis program including doubling possession limits. The bill mirrors many components of the House plan approved unanimously in June, including doubling the legal possession limit for adults 21 and older. The proposal will …
CBD-Rich Marijuana Eases Anxiety and Repetitive Behaviors in Autistic Children, Finds Study
A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research reports that CBD-rich marijuana may help reduce anxiety and repetitive behaviors in autistic children, adding to a growing body of clinical evidence around cannabinoid-based therapies for pediatric autism. Researchers from Tel-Aviv University and the University of Haifa followed 65 autistic children between the …
Massachusetts Campaign to Repeal Cannabis Legalization Says It’s Confident It Has the Signatures to Make the 2026 Ballot
A campaign seeking to dismantle Massachusetts’ recreational marijuana program says it’s secured enough signatures to put the issue before voters in November 2026, setting the stage for a major statewide fight over the future of the industry. The Coalition for a Healthy Massachusetts began gathering signatures in September after State Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell …
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