Vancouver, British Columbia: Polydrug consumers are more likely to cease using non-prescription opioids if they consume cannabis, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review. Researchers affiliated with the University of British Columbia assessed the relationship between the use of cannabis and unregulated opioids among people who use drugs (PWUD) living … [Read more...] about Study: Cannabis Consumption Associated With Opioid Cessation in Polydrug Users
Florida bill could simplify medical marijuana card process, allow home growing
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- It could soon be a lot easier to get medical marijuana cards in Florida. State Representative Alex Andrade is sponsoring a bill that would make changes to the state's medical marijuana industry. The bill was filed last month and would allow anyone who has a marijuana card over the age of 21 to grow the plant at home. It would also change the renewal … [Read more...] about Florida bill could simplify medical marijuana card process, allow home growing
Marijuana gummies send 11 New York middle-schoolers to hospitals
LONG ISLAND -- Police and a middle school in suburban New York are looking into how a student got hold of marijuana gummies and gave them to about a dozen schoolmates, sending 11 of them to hospitals. The episode happened Monday morning at William Floyd Middle School in Moriches, a Long Island community. The sickened students were 13- and 14-year-olds, Suffolk County police … [Read more...] about Marijuana gummies send 11 New York middle-schoolers to hospitals
Women are driving the wellness revolution in cannabis
Women are driving innovation and shaping cannabis market trends, which could be the way to reinvigorate the struggling industry.As more women embrace cannabis for wellness purposes such as stress relief, sleep improvement and pain management, some brands are pivoting to meet their needs, creating products that are tailored to a health-conscious audience.From wellness-focused … [Read more...] about Women are driving the wellness revolution in cannabis
Hemp industry pushes back against Senate bill to ban THC
Six years after Texas lawmakers inadvertently triggered the state’s booming consumable hemp market, one chamber of the Legislature is pushing to shut down the industry by barring products that contain tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. Yet even with the backing of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful Texas Senate leader, the proposal to ban THC faces uncertain prospects in the House, … [Read more...] about Hemp industry pushes back against Senate bill to ban THC
Study: Medical Cannabis Dosing Doesn’t Negatively Impact Driving Performance in Experienced Patients
Queensland, Australia: Patients who consume botanical cannabis over extended periods do not exhibit significant changes in their simulated driving performance, according to data published in the Journal of Safety Research. Australian researchers assessed patients’ simulated driving performance at baseline and 45 minutes after they vaporized prescribed doses of cannabis flowers. … [Read more...] about Study: Medical Cannabis Dosing Doesn’t Negatively Impact Driving Performance in Experienced Patients
Why Is Social Equity in Cannabis Such a Failure?
Social equity" is a frequently used term that isn't always defined the same way. Because I, for one, welcome our new AI overlords, an AI-generated definition posits that "social equity is the principle of fairness and justice in how society allocates resources and opportunities. It aims to ensure that everyone has access to the same outcomes, regardless of their background or … [Read more...] about Why Is Social Equity in Cannabis Such a Failure?
Judge sides with state cannabis agency in longstanding dispute with pot testing company
Lansing — An administrative law judge has sided with the state in a longstanding legal battle between the Cannabis Regulatory Agency and one of Michigan's largest marijuana testing facilities, Viridis. In a proposal for decision issued last month, the judge found the state’s actions, which triggered a massive marijuana recall in 2021, were warranted and lawful and not … [Read more...] about Judge sides with state cannabis agency in longstanding dispute with pot testing company
Report: Connecticut cannabis sales weak compared to neighboring markets
The New England state also had the highest per gram price for cannabis when compared to neighboring states. The Connecticut Legislature officially concluded that its state has the worst per capita cannabis sales record and the most expensive marijuana when compared to three of its New England neighbors. To make matters worse, total Connecticut sales from 2024 were also down … [Read more...] about Report: Connecticut cannabis sales weak compared to neighboring markets
Trump May Lose Interest In Legal Marijuana During ‘Disorderly Situation,’ Conservative Cabinet, Says Analyst; Could Musk Come To The Rescue?
The White House has largely sidelined the issue of marijuana legalization, despite its widespread popularity. Amid a flurry of executive orders, foreign policy shifts and political spectacles, the Trump administration seems to have neglected what was once a clear trajectory toward reform. "Unsurprisingly, much has been lost in the shuffle, including one salient, hugely popular … [Read more...] about Trump May Lose Interest In Legal Marijuana During ‘Disorderly Situation,’ Conservative Cabinet, Says Analyst; Could Musk Come To The Rescue?
