A pilot clinical trial conducted by researchers in Canada has provided evidence that cannabinoid-based medicines may positively influence inflammation-related processes in people with HIV. The study, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, enrolled 10 participants living with HIV who were already receiving antiretroviral therapy. Five received capsules containing cannabidiol (CBD) alone, while five were given …
Maryland Marijuana Sales Reach $100 Million in July, Year-to-Date Total Hits $678 Million
Legal marijuana sales in Maryland reached $100,012,129 in July, according to new data released by the Cannabis Administration. That figure includes $79 million in adult-use sales and $21 million in medical sales. Flower maintained its lead as the most popular product category, accounting for $57 million in sales. Concentrates followed at $30 million, while edibles …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition Filed in House
Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY), along with Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Dina Titus (NV) and Ilhan Omar (MN), and Nydia Velázquez (NY) reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, described as “one of the most comprehensive marijuana reform bills ever introduced in the U.S. Congress.” According to a press release from Rep. Nadler, “Over …
Government-Funded Study Finds Heavy Drinking Increases Risk of Unintended Pregnancy, Heavy Cannabis Use Does Not
A new study of more than 2,000 non-pregnant women found that heavy alcohol consumption was clearly associated with a higher likelihood of unintended pregnancy, while cannabis use showed no such connection. Researchers focused on a subgroup of 936 women between the ages of 15 and 34 who reported a strong desire to avoid pregnancy. Within this …
526 Members of Congress Decline to Join Anti-Marijuana Rescheduling Letter to AG Bondi, Just 9 Sign On, Down From 25 in 2024
Out of 535 members of Congress, only nine chose to sign a new letter from the anti-cannabis organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana and Rep. Pete Session (R-TX), urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to reject a plan to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. The signatories include Representatives Pete Sessions (TX), Andy Harris (MD), …
Delaware Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting County Restrictions on Marijuana Businesses
Governor Matt Meyer has vetoed legislation that would have limited the ability of Delaware counties to restrict marijuana businesses. Senate Bill 75, approved in the House by a 25 to 13 vote and in the Senate by a 13 to 8 margin, was designed to clarify how counties may regulate marijuana establishments after the state …
Study: CBD May Help Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy found that cannabidiol (CBD) may reduce blood pressure in humans. Researchers from Universidade Estadual Paulista reviewed four randomized controlled trials with a combined 104 participants. Three of the studies examined short-term CBD use, while one assessed long-term administration in hypertensive patients. The analysis …
Texas Medical Cannabis Expansion Law Takes Effect Monday, September 1
On Monday, September 1, Texas’s medical marijuana program will undergo its largest expansion since it was created a decade ago. House Bill 46, signed into law in June, broadens patient access, increases dosage limits, and adds new product options for the state’s Compassionate Use Program.
Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Inflammation Among People With HIV or Methamphetamine Disorder
A new study led by researchers at San Diego State University and the University of California San Diego finds that cannabis use may help reduce inflammation in individuals with HIV and those with a history of methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). The research, published in the journal Viruses, involved 234 participants, including 86 people with HIV …
Trulieve Opens First Cincinnati Dispensary, Including Drive-Thru, Marking 238th Nationwide Location
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has announced the opening of its first Cincinnati-area cannabis retail outlet, marking its 238th nationwide location. The new store, located at 3528 Columbia Parkway, will host a grand opening celebration Friday, August 29, featuring specials and giveaways. Operated by Harvest Grows LLC under the Trulieve brand through a licensing agreement, the dispensary …
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