Washington, DC: Marijuana use by teens has fallen sharply in the majority of states that have legalized the adult-use market, according to an analysis of state and federal survey data by the Marijuana Policy Project. MPP’s analysis acknowledges steady declines in self-reported marijuana use by young people in 19 of 21 states for which data is available. Federally funded survey … [Read more...] about Analysis: Steep Declines in Teen Marijuana Use in States With Regulated Cannabis Markets
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Leading Marijuana Industry Groups Merge To Unite Push For Federal Reform And Stock Market Access Under Trump Administration
Two leading marijuana industry associations have announced a merger to consolidate their advocacy work toward the new Congress and the incoming Trump administration. The U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC) and National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) will now be unified, combining their resources under a new name: the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable (USCR). “This is a pivotal time for the … [Read more...] about Leading Marijuana Industry Groups Merge To Unite Push For Federal Reform And Stock Market Access Under Trump Administration
Researchers Study Cannabis For Late-stage Dementia
Researchers at the University of Kentucky (UK) are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage dementia. The National Institutes of Health-funded and Food and Drug Administration-approved LiBBY Study examines the potential benefits of cannabis-derived treatments for addressing agitation and discomfort in … [Read more...] about Researchers Study Cannabis For Late-stage Dementia
Connecticut cannabis operator’s $1.3M fire claim goes up in smoke
A fire that destroyed nearly 1,000 marijuana plants won’t cost Connecticut’s first licensed cultivator’s insurance company $1.3 million after all. A federal judge ruled last week that National Fire & Marine Insurance Co., a Berkshire Hathaway unit, does not owe Theraplant LLC business interruption coverage for the 2020 incident. H/T: insurancenewsnet.com You can view the … [Read more...] about Connecticut cannabis operator’s $1.3M fire claim goes up in smoke
Trump, Weed, and the Executive Order Void: The Green Rush That Never Was
If there’s one thing we can count on in the Trump era—or any era touched by this chaotic orbit—it’s that the man knows how to ride a wave without getting wet. During his presidency, executive orders flew like confetti at a ticker-tape parade—on immigration, trade, social media, even dishwashers. But amid all the bluster, one topic remained conspicuously absent: marijuana. No … [Read more...] about Trump, Weed, and the Executive Order Void: The Green Rush That Never Was
Florida Renews Push For Recreational Marijuana Legalization On 2026 Ballot
Tallahassee, FL - Florida’s effort to legalize recreational marijuana is back in motion as a newly revised proposal aims for the 2026 ballot, just months after a similar measure failed to secure enough voter support. On Tuesday, the Smart & Safe Florida committee, heavily funded by the state’s largest medical marijuana company, Trulieve, filed an updated proposal with the … [Read more...] about Florida Renews Push For Recreational Marijuana Legalization On 2026 Ballot
World’s Largest Tobacco Company Continues Silent Entry Into Cannabis: Is Philip Morris A Medical Marijuana Supporter?
Philip Morris International (PMI), the largest tobacco company in the world by market cap, is further extending its reach into cannabis through its subsidiary, Vectura Fertin Pharma (VFP). In a press release that went mostly unnoticed, the company announced this week a collaboration with Avicanna, a Canadian biopharmaceutical firm specializing in cannabinoid-based medicine. … [Read more...] about World’s Largest Tobacco Company Continues Silent Entry Into Cannabis: Is Philip Morris A Medical Marijuana Supporter?
Canopy Crossroad Leads the Way in Safe Cannabis Use
RED BANK, NJ: The 2018 Farm Bill transformed the U.S. cannabis industry by legalizing hemp -defined as Cannabis sativa L with no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis. This change paved the way for hemp-derived products like CBD and indirectly fueled the rise of Delta-8 THC, a minor cannabinoid often synthesized from CBD. What Is Delta-8 … [Read more...] about Canopy Crossroad Leads the Way in Safe Cannabis Use
Marijuana, Cocaine And Heroin: Three Drugs That Started Legal, Became Banned And Were Then Used In Medicines
Cannabis, cocaine and heroin have interesting life stories and long rap sheets. We might know them today as illicit drugs, but each was once legal. Then things changed. Racism and politics played a part in how we viewed them. We also learned more about their impact on health. Over time, they were declared illegal. But decades later, these drugs and their derivatives are being … [Read more...] about Marijuana, Cocaine And Heroin: Three Drugs That Started Legal, Became Banned And Were Then Used In Medicines
Cannabis is here to stay, and the state’s regulatory scheme has failed
"Adult share" stores operate like clubs whose members “share” cannabis with new members who must buy something or pay for membership. Some of the shops “gift” marijuana when customers buy an item like a T-shirt, hat, sticker or CBD product. Photo by Dwayne Yancey. This is part of our Cardinal Way project on promoting civil discussions. Last month we ran opposing pieces on … [Read more...] about Cannabis is here to stay, and the state’s regulatory scheme has failed
