The European Union has unveiled a new initiative designed to guide member states as they consider legalizing adult-use marijuana. The toolkit, known as Cannapol, was created by the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) and is framed as an evidence-based resource for policymakers.
DOJ Requests Extension on Marijuana Rescheduling Case, But Decision Could Still Come Anytime
The Department of Justice is preparing to ask a federal court to extend proceedings on a marijuana rescheduling case until January 27, 2026. While the request would push the official timeline back by months, it does not prevent the administration from moving forward with rescheduling marijuana at any point if it chooses to act.
Clinical Trial Finds Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extract Shows Significant Benefits for Chronic Low Back Pain
A large phase 3 clinical trial published in Nature Medicine has found that VER-01, a standardized full-spectrum cannabis extract, provides meaningful and sustained pain relief for adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP), while also improving sleep quality and physical function. The study enrolled 820 adults across 66 sites in Germany and Austria. Participants were …
Report: Legal Marijuana Market to Grow From $38 Billion in 2025 to $141 Billion by 2032
According to a new report from Persistence Market Research, the global legal cannabis market is valued at $38.7 billion in 2025, and it’s projected to nearly quadruple to $141.2 billion by 2032. This expansion is being fueled by a combination of factors: ongoing legalization across multiple regions, rising consumer acceptance, and growing demand for medical …
Study Finds CBD Reduces Anxiety and Inflammation Caused by Obesity and Aging
A study published this week by the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help counteract the damaging effects of obesity on the aging brain. For the study, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre in Brazil, tested the impact of …
President Trump Posts Video About the Endocannabinoid System, Promotes CBD as a “Game Changer”
On the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump has published a video detailing the endocannabinoid system, calling CBD a “game changer” for those suffering from a variety of ailments. The full video can be found below: New media post from Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/B2g3Uc4xfT — Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) September 28, …
Study: Hybrid CBD and Silver Hydrogel Shows Strong Antimicrobial Potential for Wound Care
According to a new study, a novel thermoresponsive hydrogel that combines cannabidiol (CBD), colloidal silver (Ag), hyaluronic acid (HA), and poloxamer 407 holds substantial promise as a biocompatible treatment for infected wounds and skin lesions. Published in the journal Pharmaceutics, the study was conducted by researchers from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition Nationwide and Allow Expungements Gains 56th House Sponsor
U.S. Congressmember Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) become the newest cosponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act yesterday, bringing the total number of sponsors for the bill to 56. The MORE Act continues to build momentum in Congress, gaining over a dozen new sponsors since its introduction last month. However, the measure currently …
Study: Cannabigerol (CBG) Shown Safe in Preclinical Models, May Boost Lifespan and Mobility
A newly published study in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research has found that cannabigerol (CBG), one of the lesser-known cannabinoids gaining popularity in consumer markets, does not exhibit acute or long-term toxicity in preclinical models. In fact, researchers observed evidence that CBG may increase thermotolerance, preserve late-life mobility, and extend mean lifespan in a …
THCV Study Finds Favorable Safety Profile, Mild THC-Like Effects at Higher Doses
A new human trial published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research has provided the most comprehensive look yet at the safety and effects of Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), a lesser-known cannabinoid that has gained popularity for its supposed energizing properties. The study examined a wide range of oral doses of THCV, finding that the compound was well tolerated …
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