Rhode Island Marijuana Industry Sets New Sales Record in July

Rhode Island marijuana stores generated $10.48 million in sales in July, setting a new monthly record and bringing the year-to-date total to $68,774,958. The updated figures, released by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, show a steady rise in both adult-use and medical marijuana sales throughout 2025. July’s total marks a significant jump from …

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Hawaii Department of Health Announces Free Medical Cannabis CME/CE Courses for Healthcare Providers

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) announced today that it is now offering free accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education (CE) courses on medical cannabis to licensed healthcare providers in the state. These evidence-based courses are designed to give healthcare providers a foundational understanding of the endocannabinoid system, the largest signaling system in …

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Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Total $989 Million in First Seven Months of 2025

Medical marijuana sales in Florida reached nearly $990 million in the first seven months of 2025, according to newly released data from the research firm Headset. Sales peaked in April at $155.47 million, following a steady rise from $145.60 million in January and $139.42 million in February. March brought a jump to $149.70 million before …

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Green Thumb Industries Reports $293 Million in Q2 Revenue

Green Thumb Industries brought in $293.3 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, marking a 4.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The company ended the quarter with $177 million in cash and $250 million in total debt. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $82.7 million, or 28.2% of revenue, with GAAP …

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Curaleaf Brings in $315 Million in Q2 Revenue, Sees Strong International Growth

Curaleaf generated $315 million in revenue in the second quarter of 2025, with steady U.S. operations and continued growth in international markets, the company announced today. International revenue reached $41 million for the quarter, a 62% year-over-year increase, while adjusted EBITDA came in at $65.5 million with a 21% margin.

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Florida’s Top Marijuana Regulator Resigns

Christopher Kimball has stepped down as director of Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), a position he held for nearly three years. According to his LinkedIn profile, Kimball left the role in July and is now serving as deputy general counsel in the office of Governor Ron DeSantis. Bobbie Smith, a longtime official with …

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Trulieve Generates $302 Million in Q2 Revenue, Reports Strong Margins and Cash Flow

Trulieve Cannabis Corp., one of the largest marijuana companies in the United States, brought in $302 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2025, according to financial results released today. That figure is nearly identical to the same quarter last year and was driven largely by retail sales, which accounted for 94% of total …

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Study: Cannabidiol (CBD) Inhibits Metastasis in Pancreatic Cancer by Targeting MALAT1 and EMT Pathways

New research shows that CBD may suppress metastasis in pancreatic cancer by disrupting molecular drivers of tumor cell invasion. A study published in IUBMB Life and conducted by researchers at Kyung Hee University has found that cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound derived from marijuana, may inhibit the spread of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) by targeting …

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Study: Cannabis Use in Older Adults Linked to “Younger Brain” Network Patterns and Better Cognitive Performance

A study analyzing data from over 25,000 adults finds that cannabis use in older individuals may be associated with cognitive benefits and brain network activity resembling that of younger people. Conducted using data from the UK Biobank and published on Research Square, the study explored how cannabis consumption intersects with age-related brain changes. Researchers examined …

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Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program Nears One Million Patients

Florida now has 920,582 registered medical marijuana patients, according to data released today by the state’s Department of Health. The updated numbers reflect patient totals as of August 6. That’s an increase of more than 1,700 since early July, and just over 35,000 more than the state reported at this time last year. Since August …

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