Federal legislation to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act has gained another sponsor in the U.S. House. Representative Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) signed on Tuesday as a sponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, bringing the proposal to 75 total sponsors. Strickland is the 13th lawmaker to add their name to the …
Radiation-Responsive CBD Delivery System Protected Against Acute Radiation Injury in New Animal Study
A radiation-sensitive drug delivery system containing cannabidiol (CBD) reduced organ damage and increased survival among mice exposed to gamma radiation, according to a study published in Materials Today Bio. Researchers developed polymer micelles containing CBD that were designed to remain stable under normal conditions but release the cannabinoid when exposed to gamma radiation. The micelles …
Clinical Trial: THC-CBD Formulation Reduces Agitation in Dementia Patients, With Nearly 90% Showing Improvement
Nearly 90% of dementia patients who received a specially formulated combination of THC and CBD showed behavioral improvement after 12 weeks, according to results from a first-of-its-kind clinical trial. The findings come from the LiBBY trial, a multicenter Phase II study involving 120 hospice-eligible patients with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who were …
The States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Cannabis in 2027 and 2028
With nearly half the country now allowing recreational marijuana, attention is increasingly shifting toward the states most likely to join the list during the next two years. Some states have governors actively calling for legalization, while others have lawmakers repeatedly introducing proposals that have fallen only a few votes short. Where legislative approval remains unlikely, …
CBDA-Rich Cannabis Extract More Strongly Inhibits Epilepsy-Linked Sodium Channels Than Purified CBDA
A cannabis extract rich in cannabidiolic acid produced substantially stronger inhibition of sodium channels associated with epilepsy than purified CBDA alone, according to a laboratory study published by Phytomedicine. The research was conducted by scientists from the National University of La Plata, Argentina’s National Scientific and Technical Research Council and the Scientific Research Commission of …
95% of Healthcare Professionals Surveyed Support Legal Medical Marijuana, 74% Open to Recommending It
A large majority of healthcare professionals support legal access to medical marijuana and believe cannabis has therapeutic potential, according to a recent study published by the Journal of Cannabis Research. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine surveyed 879 healthcare professionals across the United States, finding that 95% …
Ohio Marijuana Sales Grow an Average of 25.5% in First Three Months Following Intoxicating Hemp Ban
Ohio’s licensed marijuana market has posted strong year-over-year growth in each of the first three full months since the state’s ban on intoxicating hemp products took effect on March 20. According to data from the research firm Headset, marijuana sales increased 32% in April compared with April 2025. This was followed by year-over-year increases of …
New York Launches Statewide ‘Cannabis Honestly’ Youth and Family Education Campaign
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has launched Cannabis Honestly, a statewide public education campaign designed to provide young people, families and other trusted adults with practical, evidence-informed information about cannabis. The campaign was developed following a yearlong “Listen and Learn” initiative involving more than 450 young people, parents, educators and community …
Ascend Wellness Schedules Reverse Stock Split Vote Ahead of Planned U.S. Exchange Uplisting
Ascend Wellness Holdings announced Monday that it will ask stockholders to approve a reverse stock split as the multistate marijuana operator prepares to pursue a listing on a major U.S. stock exchange. The company has filed a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a virtual special meeting scheduled for …
Gun Rights Groups Sue Pennsylvania Over Veteran’s Carry License Denial Tied to 1994 Marijuana Conviction
Gun Owners of America and the Gun Owners Foundation have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of an Air Force veteran challenging a Pennsylvania law that permanently bars people with certain drug convictions, including a minor marijuana possession offense from more than 30 years ago, from obtaining a license to carry a firearm. The lawsuit …
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