Delaware’s long-awaited recreational marijuana market will officially launch on August 1, with sales initially limited to the state’s existing medical marijuana dispensaries. All seven medical marijuana operators have been approved to expand into adult-use sales, giving them a significant head start as the broader market continues to face delays. More than 10 locations across the …
Study: THC-Dominant Cannabis Use Linked to Long-Term Relief From Anxiety and Depression
A new study published by the Journal of Affective Disorders found that adults with clinically significant anxiety and depression experienced substantial and sustained symptom relief after initiating medicinal cannabis, particularly THC-dominant products. Conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and La Trobe University, the observational study followed participants in Maryland over a …
Study: Extending Photoperiod in Final Weeks Boosts Marijuana Yields Without Reducing Cannabinoid Levels
Extending the daily light cycle during the final two weeks of cultivation may increase marijuana yields without diminishing cannabinoid content, according to a new study published in Industrial Crops and Products. For the study, researchers at Wageningen University and Research conducted a detailed series of experiments using the THC-dominant ‘White Russian’ cultivar. The study aimed …
Study: THC and CBD Combination Reduces Inflammation Triggered by Viral Immune Receptors
New research published in the European Journal of Pharmacology found that THC and CBD—especially when combined in equal parts—can significantly reduce inflammation in human immune cells triggered by toll-like receptors 7 and 8 (TLR7/8), key components of the body’s response to viral RNA. Conducted by scientists at the University of Dublin, the study explored how …
Switzerland Advances Bill to Legalize Marijuana, Referendum Likely
Switzerland is one step closer to legalizing marijuana for personal use after a key committee approved a bill that would allow for regulated sales and limited home cultivation. The National Council’s Health Committee (SGK-N) has endorsed a proposal that would legalize marijuana for adults under strict regulations. The measure would allow sales through licensed shops …
Czech Senate Approves Marijuana Legalization and Psilocybin Reform, Sends Bill to President
Lawmakers in the Czech Republic have given final approval to legislation that would legalize home cultivation and personal possession of marijuana while also allowing medical use of psilocybin. The Senate voted Thursday in favor of the drug policy changes, which were previously approved by the Chamber of Deputies. The measure now goes to President …
New Idaho Cannabis Law Now in Effect
A new Idaho law establishing a mandatory minimum fine for cannabis possession officially took effect this week. House Bill 7 was given approval earlier this year by the state’s legislature, with the Senate voting 27 to 8 and the House voting 54 to 14 vote. The proposal was signed into law by Governor Brad Little …
Study: Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures and Extends Lifespan in Animal Model of Rare Genetic Epilepsy
Researchers have found that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces seizures and extends survival in a mouse model of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy type 1 (DEE1), a rare and drug-resistant pediatric epilepsy. The study, published in Epilepsia, involved a collaboration between researchers from the National Research Council of Italy, the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, the …
Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Lower Risk of Vision-Threatening Complication After Retinal Detachment Surgery
A new study in JAMA Ophthalmology found that people who used cannabis were less likely to develop proliferative vitreoretinopathy, a serious complication that can cause retinal detachment surgeries to fail. Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, and the Palo Alto Medical Foundation conducted a large retrospective cohort study using electronic …
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Better Outcomes and Lower In-Hospital Mortality in Chronic Pancreatitis Patients
A new study published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases found that cannabis use is associated with significantly improved outcomes, including reduced in-hospital mortality, among patients hospitalized with chronic pancreatitis. Researchers from multiple universities and research hospitals, include Duke University, the University of California, and the University of Texas, analyzed data from 907,790 …
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