Curaleaf Holdings has been added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index, making it the only cannabis company currently included in Canada’s benchmark equity index. The move, effective September 22, positions the company among the highest-capitalized and most actively traded stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Clinical Trial Finds CBD Reduces Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Without Increasing Alcohol Use
CBD may help reduce short-term symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress without increasing alcohol use, according to a new clinical trial published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental. Researchers at the University of Colorado examined 172 participants, most of them women with an average age of 30. Participants were either assigned THC-dominant cannabis, CBD-dominant cannabis, …
Morocco Authorizes 67 Cannabis Products for Sale
Morocco has approved licenses for 67 cannabis-based products, marking one of the country’s most significant steps yet in building a regulated legal market. The approvals include 26 cosmetic products and 41 dietary supplements, each registered with the Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products. That registration is required before the items can be sold domestically …
Oklahoma Cannabis Legalization Initiative Now Available for Signing at Over 450 Locations, Interactive Map Available
An Oklahoma initiative that would legalize recreational cannabis is now available for signing at more than 450 locations, with an interactive map available showing each spot. The initiative campaign, led by Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action, has been continually expanding its statewide network of petition hosting locations throughout the state, with petitions currently available to …
Study: Higher Education Levels Linked to Increased Marijuana Use, Opposite of Cigarette Trends
A new study analyzing California health data has found that adults with higher levels of education are more likely to use marijuana, a pattern opposite to cigarette smoking rates. Researchers from California State University and the University of California examined data from the 2023 California Health Interview Survey, which included over 20,000 adults age 26 …
Study: No Evidence of Residual Cannabis Effects on Driving After 48 Hours of Abstinence
A study published in the journal Psychopharmacology found no indication that cannabis users experience lingering driving impairment after at least 48 hours without use, even among frequent consumers. Researchers from San Diego State University, University of California San Diego, and Thomas Jefferson University conducted two experiments using driving simulators. In the first, 191 regular cannabis …
Report: Cannabis Beverages Market Valued at $809 Million, Forecasted to Surpass $1.3 Billion by 2030
According to a new report, the cannabis beverages market expanded from $726.63 million in 2024 to $809.42 million in 2025, and is expected to grow in value to $1.3 billion by 2030. That would represent a compound annual growth rate of nearly 11%, according to the new forecast from the research firm Research and Markets.
Ontario Marijuana Sales Pass $201 Million in August, Only Second Time Topping $200 Million
Ontario marijuana sales reached a new milestone in August, bringing in $201.37 million, according to data from research firm Headset. It marks the highest monthly total ever for the province, and just the second time sales have surpassed $200 million.
President Trump Promised Multiple People This Week That He Will Reschedule Cannabis
A longtime senior advisor to President Trump told The Marijuana Herald today that the president informed “multiple people” this week that he is going to reschedule cannabis. The advisor told us “An announcement is coming, I have no doubt, but patience is key.” They said that although they initially expected an announcement to come this …
VA Cooperative Studies Program Seeks DEA Approval to Import Marijuana Extracts and THC for Research
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Cooperative Studies Program has applied to become a federally registered importer of marijuana extract and tetrahydrocannabinol. The notice is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on September 8.
