A new study published in AJPM Focus examined more than 2.8 million cannabis-related tweets from across the United States, providing one of the most detailed looks to date at how marijuana is being discussed on social media. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that 22.6% of posts carried a positive sentiment toward …
Study: Cannabinoids May Ease Dementia Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Patients
A systematic review published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology finds that cannabinoids may help manage the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Padua School of Medicine, Padova University Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, and Stockholm University reviewed nearly 1,800 studies, and based on strict inclusion criteria narrowed …
Oregon Cannabis Sales Reach $74.5 Million in September, $693 Million Year to Date
Oregon marijuana retailers sold $74,505,535 worth of products in September, according to new data from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. That’s down slightly from the $78 million sold in September 2024, with the decline tied in part to average prices falling 11% year over year. Despite the 11% drop in prices, sales are down …
Florida Appeals Court Rules Marijuana Odor Alone No Longer Justifies Vehicle Searches
Florida’s 2nd District Court of Appeal has ruled that police can no longer search vehicles solely based on the smell of marijuana, citing constitutional protections and the state’s evolving cannabis laws. The court overturned its own 2021 precedent, saying legislative changes — including Florida’s medical marijuana program and the legalization of hemp — mean the …
Australia’s Cannabis Market Sees Surging Imports, Growing Exports and Record Domestic Production
Australia’s legal cannabis industry has experienced dramatic growth in imports, exports, and domestic production over the past four years, according to new data released by the Office of Drug Control (ODC). The latest figures provide a detailed snapshot of how the country is sourcing, producing, and stockpiling marijuana to meet rising demand at home and …
Cannabuzz Becomes First THC Drink Supplier to Join Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
Cannabuzz, a Lexington-based maker of hemp-derived THC beverages, has been accepted as the first member of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) in its newly created THC drink supplier category. The company, founded and led by Annie Rouse, announced the milestone in a recent press release, highlighting it as a step toward establishing …
Study: Novel Nanomicelle Delivery System Greatly Enhances CBD Absorption, Stability, and Solubility
A study published in Pharmaceutical Research from researchers at Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine reports the development of a nanomicelle formulation designed to overcome cannabidiol’s (CBD) persistent hurdles of poor oral absorption, low solubility, and limited stability. The researchers created the nanomicelles by combining γ-polyglutamic acid as the hydrophilic component with cholesterol as the hydrophobic …
Clinical Trial Finds Marijuana Extract Safer and More Effective than Opioids for Chronic Low Back Pain
A major phase 3 clinical trial has found that a full-spectrum cannabis extract outperformed opioids in both safety and effectiveness for treating chronic low back pain. The trial is similar to, but separate from, a recent clinical trial published by Nature Medicine. The study, published yesterday by the journal Pain and Therapy, involved 384 participants …
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Sets Priorities on Regulation, Equity and Safety
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien has outlined new priorities for the agency: easing burdens on businesses, tightening lab oversight, and expanding equity reforms to ensure the state’s industry is safe, fair, and inclusive. “Our mandate is to ensure that this industry is both safe and fair,” said Chair O’Brien, following the adjournment of …
Ohio Marijuana Companies Sue Regulators Over Advertising and Product Rules They Call Unfair
Several Ohio marijuana companies are suing state regulators over product and advertising restrictions they argue go against the voter-approved legalization law. The lawsuit, filed in Franklin County court, names Cleveland-based Ancient Roots, Akron-based Fire Rock and five other businesses. They accuse the Division of Cannabis Control of forcing companies to comply with outdated medical marijuana …
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