A new clinical trial using a botanical psilocybin drug to treat co-occurring PTSD and alcohol use disorder (AUD) in veterans and first responders has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A new clinical trial using a botanical psilocybin drug to treat co-occurring PTSD and alcohol use disorder (AUD) in veterans and first …
Study: Cannabidivarin (CBDV) May Help Improve Motor Coordination and Cognitive Function in Rhett Syndrome Patients
Researchers from Universidade de Lisboa and the Gulbenkian Institute of Molecular Medicine have found that chronic administration of cannabidivarin (CBDV), a non-intoxicating cannabinoid, may help alleviate some symptoms of Rett Syndrome in a female mouse model of the disorder. Rett Syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental condition caused primarily by mutations in the MECP2 gene, which …
Florida’s Medical Marijuana Patient Count Tops 918,000 as Adult-Use Campaign Builds Momentum
Florida’s medical marijuana program continues to grow, with 918,812 patients registered as of July 7, according to new data from the Florida Department of Health. That’s an increase of 1,348 patients since last month and nearly 35,000 more than the same time last year, and nearly 90,000 more than July 2023.
Study: Combination of CBD and CBC Effective at Reversing Sleep Deprivation-Induced Brain Inflammation and Behavioral Decline
A study published in Neuroscience Letters finds that cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabichromene (CBC) can significantly reverse the effects of chronic sleep deprivation (cSD), which include memory impairment, depression-like behavior, and increased neuroinflammation. Conducted by researchers at Guangdong Medical University and Guangdong Ocean University, the study examined the impact of several non-psychoactive cannabinoids, including CBD, cannabigerol …
Study: Clinical Trial Finds CBD/CBDA Safe for Dogs Undergoing Chemotherapy
A new randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial has found that short-term supplementation with CBD/CBDA-rich hemp oil appears safe and well-tolerated in dogs receiving chemotherapy for lymphoma. The study, conducted by researchers from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, the University of California, and the University of Florida, was published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. …
Maine Marijuana Sales Reach $20.7 Million in June, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to $243 Million Across 4.5 Million Transactions
Maine’s adult-use marijuana market generated $20,715,349 in revenue for June, according to new data released by the Office of Cannabis Policy. That total came from 410,646 individual transactions, bringing the year-to-date sales figure to $243,915,947. The average price per gram of flower dropped to a record low of $6.65 in June, continuing the state’s trend …
Delaware: Here’s Every Location Selling Recreational Cannabis Starting August 1
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 …
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