A study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy finds that the majority of small-scale cannabis growers in Italy and the United Kingdom also cultivate other plants—and in most cases, they were gardeners before they began growing cannabis. Researchers surveyed 1,302 people who had grown cannabis in the prior year, collecting detailed information on …
Study: Researchers Develop Glove That Can Produce CBD-Infused Microfibers for Wound Treatment
A team of researchers from Florida International University, Clemson University, and Virginia Commonwealth University has developed a glove capable of producing cannabidiol (CBD)-infused microfibers for potential wound care applications. The ultralow-power electrospinning glove operates with just a 1-volt DC input, a dramatic reduction from the tens of kilovolts typically required by traditional electrospinning systems, according …
July U.S. Marijuana Sales Hit $2.3 Billion, Year-to-Date Tops $15 Billion
U.S. marijuana sales remained strong in July, with licensed markets bringing in roughly $2.3 billion for the month, according to an analysis conducted by The Marijuana Herald. The total keeps 2025 on pace for another record year, pushing year-to-date sales to more than $15 billion. The $2.3 billion in July sales marks a roughly 5% …
Texas Bill Would Regulate Kratom, Limit to Those 21+
Filed last week by State Representative Morgan Meyer (R), House Bill 291 would impose new regulations on the manufacture, distribution and sale of kratom products in Texas. The proposal would redesignate the current kratom law in the Health and Safety Code as Chapter 445, titled “Manufacture, Distribution, and Sale of Kratom Products.” It would establish …
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Improved Orgasm Function in Women, Making it Potential Treatment for Female Orgasmic Disorder
A new systematic review published in Sexual Medicine concludes that cannabis shows strong potential for treating female orgasmic disorder (FOD) and orgasm difficulty, conditions affecting up to 41% of women worldwide and lacking FDA-approved medications. The analysis included 16 studies spanning five decades, with data from 8,849 female participants. Nine studies evaluated cannabis use immediately …
Michigan Marijuana Sales Top $274 Million in July, Year-to-Date Total Nears $2 Billion
Michigan’s legal marijuana market generated $274.17 million in adult-use sales and $483,176 in medical sales during July, according to new data from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. The combined total of $274.65 million marks a notable uptick from the $261 million sold in June, but is slightly below the $280 million in May sales.
Canada’s Legal Marijuana Industry Has Added $76.5 Billion to GDP Since Legalization, Created Nearly 100,000 Jobs, Report Finds
Nearly seven years after Canada legalized recreational marijuana, a new report shows the industry has become a major driver of economic growth, generating tens of billions in GDP, creating jobs, and helping shift consumers away from the illicit market. Between 2018 and 2024, Canada’s legal marijuana sector contributed an estimated $76.5 billion to the nation’s …
Arizona Legal Marijuana Taxes Total $23.17 Million in July, $169.35 Million So Far This Year
Arizona earned $23,168,229 in marijuana tax revenue in July, according to newly released data from the Department of Revenue. The figure includes the state’s transaction privilege tax (TPT) on medical and adult-use sales as well as the 16% excise tax applied to recreational sales. Based on Arizona’s average effective combined marijuana tax rate, total retail …
Minnesota Governor Appoints Eric Taubel as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management
Governor Tim Walz announced today that Eric Taubel will serve as executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Taubel has been in the role in an interim capacity since January after serving as the office’s first general counsel. “Eric Taubel’s stewardship of the Office of Cannabis Management over the past eight months has …
South Dakota Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee to Meet August 19, With New Patient Advocate on Board
The South Dakota Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee will hold its first meeting of the year on August 19 at 10 a.m. CT in Room 413 of the State Capitol. The session will feature the debut of Kacey Entwisle as the committee’s newly appointed patient advocate, a role she brings personal experience to after helping a …
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