Researchers from the Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology have published new findings in Global Medical Genetics suggesting that cannabidiol (CBD) may play a role in reshaping gene activity in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) cells. The study focused on K-562S cells, an imatinib-sensitive leukemia line, which were treated with CBD at an IC50 concentration of 17.69 …
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Study: Recreational Marijuana Legalization Linked to Fewer Opioid Overdose Deaths
A new study published by the Southern Economic Journal finds that legalizing recreational marijuana leads to a reduction in opioid overdose deaths. Using event studies and a two-way fixed-effects, difference-in-differences approach modeled on the work of Callaway and Sant’Anna, the study found a consistent negative relationship between legal marijuana markets and opioid mortality. According to …
Study Finds Blunt Smoking Rising Sharply Among U.S. Adults, Especially Women and Non-Drinkers
Blunt smoking has surged in recent years, according to a new study published by the National Library of Medicine and conducted by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, University of California, Brown University, and the University of Texas School of Public Health. Analyzing data from more than 326,000 adults surveyed between 2015 and 2022 through …
Study: Irrigation Levels Influence Hemp Biomass, But Not Cannabinoid Concentrations
Researchers at Oregon State University published a study in Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment examining how irrigation affects hemp grown for cannabinoids in semi-arid southern Oregon. The multi-year field trials compared autoflower and full-season cultivars under varying irrigation rates, measuring biomass, flower structure, and cannabinoid yield.
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patient Count Reaches 100,761
Arkansas now has 110,761 registered medical marijuana patients, according to a recent update by the Department of Health. Voters approved the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment, known as Issue 6, in November 2016. The law created a statewide program allowing qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to purchase and use medical marijuana. After a lengthy regulatory …
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Weighs Challenge to California’s Marijuana Union Rules
The National Right to Work Foundation has submitted an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, urging the court to strike down California’s requirement that marijuana businesses enter into labor peace agreements as a condition of licensure. The case, Ctrl Alt Destroy v. Elliott, centers on whether California’s mandate conflicts with the National …
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Reach $23.5 Million in September, Above Previous Year Despite Prices Down 25%
Connecticut’s legal marijuana market generated $23,518,863 in sales during September, according to new data released by the Department of Consumer Protection. Of the total, $17,876,211 came from adult-use sales and $5,642,652 from medical marijuana purchases. Together, this brings the state’s combined marijuana sales for the year to $209,280,394, marking steady growth as the market heads …
Study: CBD Shows Strong Potential in Soft Tissue Wound Healing, But Delivery and Regulatory Challenges Remain
Researchers from Riga Technical University, the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, and Tomas Bata University have published a comprehensive review in the journal Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B examining cannabidiol’s (CBD) potential in soft tissue wound healing. The analysis highlights how CBD interacts with biological pathways central to healing, while also noting the barriers that stand in …
Massachusetts Bill to Allow Insurers to Offer Discounts for Marijuana Impairment Education Courses Scheduled for October 22 Public Hearing
A proposal that would let insurance companies offer discounts to drivers who complete a marijuana impairment education course is scheduled for a public hearing later this month in Massachusetts. The Joint Committee on Financial Services has scheduled a hearing on October 22, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room A-1 to consider House …
Target Begins Selling THC Beverages at 10 Minnesota Stores
Target has started offering THC-infused beverages at a handful of its Minnesota locations, marking one of the most high-profile entries yet of a major national retailer into the hemp-derived products market. The limited rollout includes a dozen brands, among them Cann, Wynk, Stigma, Wonder, Señorita, Wyld, Trail Magic, Birdie, Surly, Gigli, Hi Seltzer, and Indeed. …
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