A new study published in Scientific Reports provides detailed insight into how cannabinoids degrade over time when stored in cannabis resin. Researchers from University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah and Rabat-Institut analyzed 150 resin samples seized by Moroccan authorities and stored for up to 8 years, finding major shifts in cannabinoid composition.
Nebraska Misses Deadline to Issue Medical Marijuana Cultivation Licenses
Nebraska officials confirmed today that the state will not meet its voter-mandated October 1 deadline to begin granting medical marijuana cultivation licenses. According to the Medical Cannabis Commission (MCC), the delay stems from sudden resignations, leaving the commission without a functioning evaluation team. Two of the three members charged with scoring applications stepped down after …
Massachusetts Committee Advances Bill to Launch Psychedelic Pilot Program
Massachusetts lawmakers moved a step closer today to authorizing the therapeutic use of psychedelics, with the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing approving legislation filed earlier this year by Senator Cindy Friedman (D). The measure, Senate Bill 1400, would create a pilot program under the Department of Public Health to allow the supervised use of …
Study Finds Major Inaccuracies in THC Labeling of Cannabis Edibles in Mississippi
A new study published in Clinical Toxicology highlights widespread inaccuracies in the labeling of cannabis edibles sold in Mississippi, raising concerns about consumer safety and industry oversight. Researchers from the University of Mississippi Medical Center analyzed 12 edible products purchased from dispensaries and convenience stores in Jackson. Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, they compared the advertised …
Germany’s First Evaluation Report on Cannabis Legalization Shows Drop in Crime, Stable Use Trends
Germany’s first official review of its cannabis legalization law finds major reductions in cannabis-related crime, no significant surge in adult use, and continued declines in youth consumption. The interim report, prepared by the EKOCAN research alliance, evaluates the Konsumcannabisgesetz (KCanG), which took effect April 1, 2024.
Study: Cannabis Use Common Among Medical Students Worldwide, With Rising Trends in Recent Years
Cannabis consumption remains prevalent among medical students across the globe, according to new research published by the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. The study, conducted by researchers from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, London School of Economics and Political Science, and the National Center for Innovation and Research in …
Green Thumb’s RISE Dispensaries Opens 19th Pennsylvania Location in Lebanon, 108th Nationwide
RISE Dispensaries, a chain of cannabis dispensaries operated by Green Thumb Industries Inc., opened its newest Pennsylvania location today in Lebanon. Located at 1600 W Cumberland Street near downtown Lebanon and Route 422, the dispensary is the company’s 19th in the state and 108th nationwide across 14 states.
Wisconsin Republicans, Including Senate President, File Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Three Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin, including the president of the Senate, have introduced legislation to legalize medical marijuana. Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R), Senator Patrick Testin (R), and Representative Patrick Snyder (R) unveiled the measure Monday. The proposal would legalize the medical use of cannabis, including establishing a regulated program for growers, processors, labs, and …
Los Angeles-Area Cannabis Business Owner Wins $1.9 Million Verdict Over Licensing Corruption
A Los Angeles-area cannabis entrepreneur won a $1.9M verdict over Baldwin Park’s corrupt licensing process. Officials were held personally liable for $1.6M, while the city owes $290K. The case follows federal bribery convictions tied to marijuana licensing. The case was brought by business owner David Ju, who claimed he paid more than $900,000—mostly in cash—for …
20 Cannabis Clinical Trials Published in the Past 12 Months
The past 12 months have been huge for cannabis research, with hundred of studies and dozens of rigorously designed clinical trials published across a wide range of medical fields. From chronic pain and neurodegeneration to psychiatric disorders and oncology, researchers are testing cannabis and its compounds in ways that were once limited by regulatory barriers. …
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