A study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience finds that CBD may help counter the dangerous effects of opioids on breathing. Researchers at UCLA found that CBD, when given before fentanyl exposure in an animal model, is “as effective as naloxone at preventing opioid-induced respiratory depression.” Naloxone is currently the only approved medication for reversing opioid-induced …
Study: CBD Counters Methamphetamine Addiction by Targeting Key Brain Energy Protein
A new study published in Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may directly counteract the effects of methamphetamine (METH) addiction by targeting a key protein in brain energy regulation. Researchers from the First Hospital of Jilin University, Shandong First Medical University, the University of Science and Technology of China, and several other institutions …
Study: Cannabis-Derived Nanocomposite Shows Potent Antioxidant Properties
Researchers from King Saud University and Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University have published a study detailing a novel copper-zinc-selenium (Cu-Zn-Se) nanocomposite using extracts from the Cannabis sativa plant. Published in the Journal of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, the study highlights the potential of cannabis-based nanomaterials in biomedical applications, particularly for their antioxidant properties.
Bill Filed in New York Senate Would Prohibit Cannabis Advertising on Television and Radio
Senator Alexis Weik (R) introduced legislation today in the New York Senate that would prohibit advertising cannabis or cannabis products on TV or radio. The bill, filed on October 24 and referred to the Senate Rules Committee, amends several sections of the state’s cannabis law with a focus on prohibiting advertisements that appear on television …
Cannabinoids, Especially CBD With THC, Offer Effective Relief for Migraine, Study Finds
Researchers from the Federal University of Parana, Einstein Hospital Israelita, and Isospec Laboratories (Fort Lauderdale) have published new findings that detail the potential of cannabinoids in treating both episodic and chronic migraine. Using animal models, the team tested different cannabinoid compounds—including cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), and low-dose tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—to examine their impact on migraine-related pain …
D.C. Mayor Bowser Signs Law Extending Conditional Medical Cannabis Licenses to Three Years
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law today the Medical Cannabis Conditional Licensure Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2025. The new law amends the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1999 to extend the expiration dates of conditional licenses for medical cannabis businesses. Instead of being capped at two years, conditional licenses …
Germany Expands Medical Cannabis Import Limit to 192.5 Ton as Government Moves to Restrict Access
Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) has raised the maximum cannabis import limit for medical and scientific use to roughly 192.5 tonnes, a sharp increase from its previous cap of 122 tonnes. In 2024, Germany imported about 71.1 tons of medical cannabis, more than double the 32.5 tons brought in during 2023 …
Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program Reaches Milestones as First Dispensary Approved, Over 500 Healthcare Practitioners Registered
Governor Andy Beshear announced today that Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has crossed several key milestones, bringing patients closer to safe access for the first time in the state’s history. According to the governor, more than 15,000 medical cannabis cards have been approved for Kentuckians with qualifying conditions since the program’s launch. Over 500 health-care practitioners …
Canada Sets New Monthly Marijuana Sales Record in August With CA$498 Million
Canada’s legal marijuana industry set a new monthly record in August, generating CA$498 million in sales, according to newly released data from Statistics Canada. That figure surpasses the previous record of CA$489 million set in December 2024, marking the strongest month of sales since nationwide legalization in 2018.
Minnesota Governor Signs Tribal-State Cannabis Compact With Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the signing of a new Tribal-state cannabis compact authorized under state statute, the second this week. The agreement outlines how the state of Minnesota and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will advance lawful, cooperative, and mutually beneficial relationships …
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