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 …
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 …
New York Cannabis Sales Top $890 Million in 2025 as July Sets New Monthly Record
New York’s legal cannabis market has surpassed $890 million in adult-use sales so far in 2025, with July setting a new monthly record at $148.76 million, according to new data from analytics firm Headset. The year-to-date total of $890,714,194 reflects steady monthly gains since January, when sales started at $108.49 million. February saw $105.62 million, …
France Finalizes Medical Marijuana Framework, Will Integrate Into Healthcare System in 2026
France is moving forward with a permanent national system for medical marijuana, marking a significant turnaround for a program once thought to be on the verge of collapse. The country’s pilot program began in 2019 and was initially viewed as a model for the rest of Europe. But progress stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, …
New Jersey’s First Four Marijuana Consumption Lounges Now Open
After years of anticipation, New Jersey’s cannabis industry has reached what regulators are calling a “major milestone” with the opening of the state’s first four marijuana consumption lounges. Two of the new lounges—High Rollers Dispensary and SunnyTien Dispensary—are located in Atlantic City, where local police have recently stepped up enforcement against public marijuana smoking, particularly …
New Mexico Issues Emergency Rule Restricting Synthetic Cannabinoids in Hemp Products
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has enacted an emergency amendment to its hemp manufacturing rules, effective August 1, 2025. The rule imposes strict new standards on hemp extraction, manufacturing, and warehousing operations statewide, with particular focus on synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids. The emergency rule applies to any facility operating under the Hemp Manufacturing Act …
Missouri Releases Annual Cannabis Program Report Detailing Sales, Enforcement, and Microbusiness Growth
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has released its 2024 Annual Report for the state’s medical and adult-use marijuana program, highlighting continued growth in sales, licensing, enforcement, and public health initiatives. Covering the program year from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024, the report outlines efforts by the Division of Cannabis …
Study: Chronic Marijuana Users Display Comparable, Sometimes Better, Decision-Making Than Non-Users
A new study published by the journal Psychological Research challenges long-held assumptions about chronic marijuana users and impulsive behavior, suggesting that habitual cannabis use may not significantly impair decision-making. Researchers from the University of Texas and Washington State University compared chronic cannabis users to non-users in a series of cognitive and physical tasks. In one …
Bill Filed in Pennsylvania Would Require Workers’ Comp to Cover Medical Marijuana Costs
A group of seven Pennsylvania lawmakers have filed legislation that would require workers’ compensation to reimburse injured employees for the cost of medical marijuana. House Bill 1766 was filed today by Representatives David Delloso, Carol Hill-Evans, Jeanne McNeill, Tarik Khan, Elizabeth Probst, Ben Sanchez, and Khalid Harris, all Democrats. The measure was referred to the …
Ohio Legal Cannabis Sales Reach Nearly $1 Billion Since Launch of Recreational Market in August 2024
Ohio’s legal marijuana market generated nearly $1 billion in revenue between the launch of recreational sales in August 2024 and July 26, according to data sent today by the Division of Cannabis Control. From the launch of recreational sales on August 7, 2024, through July 26, 2025, Ohio dispensaries brought in a combined $974 million …
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