A new study analyzing California health data has found that adults with higher levels of education are more likely to use marijuana, a pattern opposite to cigarette smoking rates. Researchers from California State University and the University of California examined data from the 2023 California Health Interview Survey, which included over 20,000 adults age 26 …
Study: No Evidence of Residual Cannabis Effects on Driving After 48 Hours of Abstinence
A study published in the journal Psychopharmacology found no indication that cannabis users experience lingering driving impairment after at least 48 hours without use, even among frequent consumers. Researchers from San Diego State University, University of California San Diego, and Thomas Jefferson University conducted two experiments using driving simulators. In the first, 191 regular cannabis …
Report: Cannabis Beverages Market Valued at $809 Million, Forecasted to Surpass $1.3 Billion by 2030
According to a new report, the cannabis beverages market expanded from $726.63 million in 2024 to $809.42 million in 2025, and is expected to grow in value to $1.3 billion by 2030. That would represent a compound annual growth rate of nearly 11%, according to the new forecast from the research firm Research and Markets.
Ontario Marijuana Sales Pass $201 Million in August, Only Second Time Topping $200 Million
Ontario marijuana sales reached a new milestone in August, bringing in $201.37 million, according to data from research firm Headset. It marks the highest monthly total ever for the province, and just the second time sales have surpassed $200 million.
President Trump Promised Multiple People This Week That He Will Reschedule Cannabis
A longtime senior advisor to President Trump told The Marijuana Herald today that the president informed “multiple people” this week that he is going to reschedule cannabis. The advisor told us “An announcement is coming, I have no doubt, but patience is key.” They said that although they initially expected an announcement to come this …
VA Cooperative Studies Program Seeks DEA Approval to Import Marijuana Extracts and THC for Research
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Cooperative Studies Program has applied to become a federally registered importer of marijuana extract and tetrahydrocannabinol. The notice is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on September 8.
Massachusetts Secretary of State Approves Initiatives to Repeal Cannabis Legalization
Two proposed ballot measures that would dismantle Massachusetts’ legal marijuana market have been approved for signature gathering by Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin’s office. The initiatives wouldrepeal key provisions of the state’s 2016 voter-approved legalization law. Both measures would shut down retail marijuana sales and eliminate home cultivation while keeping the state’s medical marijuana …
Thailand’s “Cannabis King” Who Spearheaded Decriminalization Poised to Become Prime Minister
Lawmakers in Thailand are preparing to vote on elevating Anutin Charnvirakul, the politician who spearheaded the country’s marijuana decriminalization, to prime minister. Known by many as “cannabis king,” Anutin is expected to secure enough support to form a government, making him Thailand’s third leader in less than a year.
Kentucky Governor Says Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Expected to Open Before Year’s End
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says he expects medical marijuana dispensaries to be up and running before the close of 2025, though he acknowledged the process has taken longer than some anticipated. Speaking at his weekly Team Kentucky briefing, Beshear noted that most dispensaries now have confirmed locations and are preparing for final inspections. However, those …
Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition Nationwide Garners Additional Sponsors, Bringing Total to 47
Legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would end federal cannabis prohibition has picked up three new cosponsors, raising the total number to 47. The latest lawmakers to add their support are Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), and Ayanna Pressley (D-MA). Their decision to join comes less than a week after the …
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