Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says his effort to legalize recreational marijuana is still alive, even as the state budget remains more than eight weeks overdue. Shapiro, a Democrat, told reporters Monday that legal marijuana—along with taxing skill games—remains a central part of his plan to help close the budget gap. “I’m not going to concede …
Study: Medical Marijuana Improves Sleep and Anxiety in Insomnia Patients
A study published today by PLOS Mental Health finds that medical marijuana may provide relief for people struggling with chronic insomnia, improving both sleep quality and related symptoms like anxiety. The analysis, conducted by researchers at Imperial College London, examined data from 124 patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry who were prescribed cannabis-based …
Cannabis May Reduce Alcohol Cravings and Consumption, Study Finds
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence finds that cannabis could help reduce alcohol intake among some heavy drinkers. Researchers from Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder conducted the first controlled laboratory experiment examining the effects of legal-market cannabis on drinking behavior.
Study: CBD May Improve Memory and Reduce Inflammation in Alzheimer’s Patients
A study from the University of Haifa, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, has found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced both cognitive decline and neuroinflammation in an animal model of Alzheimer’s disease. For the study, researchers worked with rats bred to mimic Alzheimer’s disease, which caused memory loss, reduced social interaction, and brain changes linked to the …
Clinical Trial: Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Reduces Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Life-Threatening Illness
In a phase 2b randomized controlled trial, psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy provided significant and lasting relief from depression and anxiety in people with life-threatening illnesses. The study, conducted by researchers from St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Swinburne University, and the University of Melbournem, enrolled 35 participants between 18 and 80 who were experiencing clinically significant depression or anxiety. …
Nearly One Million Records Exposed in Ohio Marijuana Card Data Breach
A major data breach has exposed nearly one million records tied to Ohio Marijuana Card, a company that helps patients secure physician-certified medical marijuana cards through telehealth and in-person clinics across several states. The incident, impacting 957,434 records, was first discovered on July 14, 2025, by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, and was announced today via …
2025 Cannabis Research: A Breakdown of Over 250 Studies
The pace of cannabis research in 2025 has been unprecedented. Through the end of August, scientists around the world have released hundreds of peer-reviewed studies exploring nearly every facet of the plant and its compounds. This wave of research reflects both a growing acceptance of marijuana as a subject of serious academic inquiry and the …
Study: CBDA Shows Far Greater Bioavailability Than CBD in Animal and Cell Models
Researchers from the University of Chemistry and Technology Prague and the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine have found that cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) has far stronger bioavailability than cannabidiol (CBD), making it a potentially underutilized therapeutic compound. The study, which is being published in the November 2025 issue of the International Journal of Pharmaceutics, tested …
Study: No Significant Change in Car Accidents Following Cannabis Legalization in Connecticut
A new peer-reviewed study has found that Connecticut’s move to legalize recreational cannabis in 2023 did not lead to an increase in car accidents, either across the state or in neighborhoods surrounding dispensaries. Published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and made available online by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the research adds to the …
The Five States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Cannabis in 2026
Given most state legislatures are currently on recess, talks surrounding state-level cannabis legalization efforts have slowed for a moment. That said, as 2026 fast approaches, efforts to legalize recreational cannabis is heating up in multiple states. Shifting politics, growing public support, and new legislative proposals are putting several states in the spotlight as the next …
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