Red Light Holland has announced that its U.S.-based partner, Irvine Labs, has secured a 2025 psilocybin quota from the Drug Enforcement Administration, a necessary step toward importing naturally derived psilocybin from the Netherlands into the United States. With this DEA quota in hand, Irvine Labs is now preparing to apply for an import permit that …
Lawmakers in Chile Introduce Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cultivation and Possession for Everyone 18+
A group of lawmakers in Chile has introduced legislation that would legalize the use and cultivation of marijuana for those 18 and older, marking a significant step toward reforming the country’s cannabis laws. The measure, filed Wednesday by the Regulation for Peace group, proposes a legal framework for personal possession, cultivation, and private use of …
Oregon House Unanimously Approves Bill Expanding Psilocybin Access and Oversight
The Oregon House of Representatives has unanimously approved House Bill 2387, advancing legislation that would expands access to psilocybin services while strengthening regulatory oversight and transparency. HB 2387 allows licensed health care providers regulated by certain state boards to discuss and provide psilocybin services if they are also licensed psilocybin facilitators. The bill clarifies that …
Psilocin May Help Relieve Itching, Finds Study
A study from researchers at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences has found that psilocin significantly reduced scratching behavior in an animal model of pruritus, suggesting it may have potential as a treatment for chronic itch conditions. The study, published in Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology, tested varying doses of psilocin (which is the main active …
U.S. Cannabis Market Projected to Reach $76 Billion by 2030, Driven by Legalization, Health Demand and Industry Expansion
The U.S. cannabis industry is on track to reach a market value of $76.39 billion by 2030, according to a new report from Research and Markets. This would represent an 11.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025 through the end of the decade, fueled by expanding legalization, increased consumer demand, and innovations in cultivation …
Study: Cannabis Leaves Improve Taste and Quality of Kombucha by Enhancing Fermentation
Researchers from Thailand’s Kasetsart University have found that cannabis leaves can significantly improve the taste and quality of kombucha by boosting beneficial bacteria and reducing harsh acidity. The study, published by the journal Foods, examined the use of Thai cannabis leaves in kombucha brewed with assam green tea. The cannabis leaves were found to be …
MAPS Announces MDMA-Assisted Therapy Education Event For Ukrainian Mental Health Practitioners, April 28 to May 4
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization at the vanguard of the psychedelic movement since 1986, is bringing its International Therapist Education Program (ITE) to Ukraine. The event is organized in collaboration with the nonprofit Ukrainian Psychedelic Research Association (UPRA) and will take place from April 28 to May 4 in Lviv, Ukraine. Students …
Washington Senate Passes Bill Granting Collective Bargaining Rights to Marijuana Farmworkers, Sends It to Governor
The Washington State Senate voted 29 to 20 today to approve a bill that would grant collective bargaining rights to agricultural cannabis workers. House Bill 1141, which already passed the House in March by a 55 to 40 vote, will now be sent to Governor Bob Ferguson for consideration. If signed into law, or allowed …
New Louisiana Bill Would Establish Adult-Use Marijuana Pilot Program
A bill filed in the Louisiana House of Representatives would create a temporary program allowing for limited recreational marijuana sales. House Bill 627, sponsored by State Representative Mandie Landry Newell, was assigned today to the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. Titled the “Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Regulation and Enforcement Act,” the bill authorizes …
Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin in Colorado Springs for the First Time April 15
Starting tomorrow, Colorado Springs will officially join the ranks of Colorado cities that allow recreational cannabis sales—a significant shift for a city that has long resisted the state’s legalization movement. This change comes after voters approved Ballot Question 300 in November 2024, allowing existing medical marijuana dispensaries to apply for licenses to sell recreational cannabis. …
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