Oct 14 2024
With the election fast approaching, several states are preparing to weigh in on initiatives that could drastically change their marijuana laws. Below is a breakdown of these states, with a look at the initiatives being considered.
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Oct 14 2024
Published in the peer-reviewed journal Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, the study explored how CBD influences specific pathways involved in oxidative stress, inflammation, and cell death, particularly the NOX4 and NF-kB pathways.
The study involved 48 male mice divided into six groups. Some groups received only arsenic, while others were treated with varying doses of CBD prior to arsenic exposure. The researchers measured several markers of kidney health, oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis, as well as performed histological analyses on kidney tissue.
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Oct 14 2024
The study, titled Prenatal Cannabis Use and Offspring Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Disruptive Behavior Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study, was published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics and was conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente Northern California, the University of California, and The Permanente Medical Group.
The researchers analyzed data from 141,570 children born between 2011 and 2018 to 117,130 pregnant individuals in Northern California. All participants were screened for prenatal cannabis use during early pregnancy, defined as self-reported use or a positive toxicology test. The study aimed to assess any potential links between prenatal marijuana use and diagnoses of ADHD or DBD in the children by age 11.
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Oct 14 2024
There was a total of $266,883,894 in legal marijuana sold in September, with just 1% purchased by medical marijuana patients, according to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Although this is a slight dip from the roughly $275 million sold in September 2023, prices are down over 20% since then, with the average price per ounce currently $78.68, down from $100.14.
The year-to-date total for marijuana sales in Michigan is now around $2.2 billion, with all-time sales nearing $10 billion.
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Oct 14 2024
The market was estimated at $2.85 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand at a double-digit CAGR of 22.74% between 2024 and 2034.
“The cannabis packaging market revolves around strong and tamper-evident packaging which provides child-resistance protection”, states the report. “Along with this, providing accurate information with labels and providing temperature and humidity resistance are the leading objectives of the market.”
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Oct 13 2024
In a recent filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the DOJ maintained that the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) remains valid law, even as marijuana reform gains momentum in many states.
The case was brought by Massachusetts-based Canna Provisions Inc., along with several other cannabis companies, seeking to overturn federal marijuana prohibition. They argue that widespread legalization at the state level undermines the need for federal restrictions. However, the DOJ pointed to the 2005 Supreme Court ruling in Gonzales v. Raich, which upheld the CSA and reaffirmed Congress’s right to regulate interstate commerce, including marijuana.
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Oct 13 2024
Recreational marijuana sales began on August 6, and by September 7, the state’s Division of Cannabis Control reported $98,349,448 in recreational marijuana sales across 1,267,045 different transactions.
Additionally, Ohio’s medical marijuana market generated $59,248,804 in sales during the same period, bringing the total combined marijuana sales to $157,598,252 between August 6 and September 7.
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Oct 12 2024
As marijuana rescheduling to Schedule III looms, the path for future research could soon become even smoother. However, even without this change, significant strides have already been made.
Below are the top marijuana, THC, and CBD studies released so far in 2024.
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Oct 12 2024
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These strains are favored for their potency, flavor, and effects, which resonate with a wide range of consumers across the state. Based on data from California’s Department of Cannabis Control and Leafly, below are the the marijuana strains making the biggest impact in California this fall.
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Oct 12 2024
The state’s Medical Cannabis Advisory Board voted 7 to 2 this week to recommend the inclusion of FOD in the state’s medical marijuana program. The board’s recommendation will now be reviewed by the health secretary, who will assess the proposal and consult with staff before making a final decision to approve, reject, or modify it.
According to a study published in May in the journal Sexual Medicine, marijuana significantly improves the sexual experiences of women facing orgasmic disorders.
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