A phase 2 clinical trial published in eClinicalMedicine and the US National Library of Medicine shows that psilocybin may be effective in treating severe depression. …
Report: Hemp-Derived CBD Market Valued at $9.6 Billion, to Grow to $46 Billion by 2034
The global hemp-derived cannabidiol market size was estimated to be $8.28 billion at the end of 2023, growing to nearly $10 billion to end 2024, …
University of Illinois Springfield Launches Five Online Cannabis Career Certificate Programs
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) has partnered with Green Flower, a leading cannabis education provider, to launch five online certificate programs aimed at preparing …
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Sales Top $715 Million in 2024, Garnering Over $80 Million in Taxes
Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries sold over $715 million worth of product in 2024, garnering the state tens of millions in tax revenue. According to date …
Study: Kratom Leaf Extract Shows Promise as Antibiotic Alternative in Tilapia Aquaculture
A recent study published in the peer reviewed journal Fish & Shellfish Immunology found that kratom extract “has the potential to be used as a …
Minnesota Governor Announces Departure of Office of Cannabis Management Director, Interim Director Appointed
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced today that Charlene Briner will step down after building the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from …
States With the Cheapest Legal Marijuana Prices to Start 2025: Oregon, Michigan and Massachusetts Top the List
21 states currently have licensed recreational marijuana stores open for business, with Delaware and Minnesota joining the list later this year. In this article, we …
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Appoints New Chair for Liquor and Cannabis Board
The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) announced recently that outgoing Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Jim Vollendroff, MPA, as chair of the LCB board. Chair …
Study: Kratom Relative Mitragyna Parvifolia Shows Promise as a Multi-Action Treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis
Mitragyna parvifolia leaves may serve as a therapeutic agent for lymphatic filariasis, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Madurai Kamaraj University and …
Missouri Breaks Monthly Marijuana Sales Record Again, Bringing 2024 Total to $1.36 Billion
For the second straight month, marijuana sales in Missouri broke the previous monthly record. There was $130.51 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold …
Missouri Transfers $5.4 Million in Marijuana Funds to Veterans, Public Defenders, and Addiction Treatment Programs
Today, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announced that it has transferred $5,459,172 in funds generated by Missouri’s adult use marijuana program …
Clinical Trial Finds CBD Vaporization Doesn’t Negatively Impact Driving Performance and Vision
A study published in the journal Addiction by researchers from the University of Granada in Spain shows that vaporized cannabidiol (CBD) has little to no …
