A new report from Dayton Children’s Hospital shows that the number of visits to the hospital’s emergency department involving kids who accidentally consumed or were exposed to cannabis products went up by 571 percent from 2019 to 2023 compared to the previous period. Licensed sales of medical marijuana were legalized in Ohio in 2019. Ohioans voted to legalize adult-use … [Read more...] about Child marijuana ingestions up nearly 600% since legalization, report shows
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Massachusetts celebrates ‘pivotal chapter’ of cannabis industry maturation
A new report from Massachusetts cannabis regulators described the past fiscal year – July 2023 to June 2024 – as a “pivotal chapter” for the maturation of the marijuana trade in the state, citing ever-increasing sales records, new social equity developments and upcoming social consumption business licenses. The annual report, issued by the state Cannabis Control Commission, … [Read more...] about Massachusetts celebrates ‘pivotal chapter’ of cannabis industry maturation
Older Americans Turning to Marijuana for Sleep and Pain Relief: What You Need to Know
Older Americans increasingly turn to marijuana for sleep and pain relief. While cannabis offers benefits, it’s essential to use it responsibly and consult a doctor. As marijuana gains mainstream acceptance, older Americans increasingly explore its benefits for sleep and pain relief. Research shows that many seniors are turning to cannabis as an alternative to traditional pain … [Read more...] about Older Americans Turning to Marijuana for Sleep and Pain Relief: What You Need to Know
Canopy Growth Makes Early Prepayment, Reducing Term Loan by US$100 Million
SMITHS FALLS, Ontario – Canopy Growth Corp., a world-leading cannabis company dedicated to unleashing the power of cannabis to improve lives, announced that it has made an early prepayment under its senior secured term loan in an aggregate principal amount equal to US$100 million at a discounted price of US$97.5 million. This proactive move, which in addition to reducing the … [Read more...] about Canopy Growth Makes Early Prepayment, Reducing Term Loan by US$100 Million
The cannabis controversy
For second-year political science student Isaach Watkins, driving to visit family in Coldwater County means crossing the state border into Michigan. One of the first things Watkins encounters upon crossing are advertisements for legalized marijuana, located only a 20-minute drive away from Angola, Indiana. The accessibility and normality of legalized drugs have become apparent … [Read more...] about The cannabis controversy
13 Companies Form New Coalition Advocating for Safe, Legal THC Beverages
A partnership of industry-leading hemp beverage manufacturers, supply chain partners, and alcohol retailers and distributors announced the launch of the Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives (CABA). The organization will educate and influence federal legislation through a clear code of operating conduct and sensible manufacturing and marketing regulation prioritizing … [Read more...] about 13 Companies Form New Coalition Advocating for Safe, Legal THC Beverages
Study: Cannabis Edibles And Lower Back Pain
A study on the use of cannabis edibles and impacts on chronic pain delivers some interesting findings in relation to lower back conditions. The study was part of a broader investigation examining the effects of cannabinoids in edible form (such as gummies) on pain relief, inflammation, and cognitive dysfunction in chronic pain patients who choose to use marijuana to try and … [Read more...] about Study: Cannabis Edibles And Lower Back Pain
Cannabis businesses are surrendering licenses at an increased pace in Mass.
The rate at which cannabis businesses are surrendering licenses has picked up rapidly in the past year as the industry faces economic and regulatory headwinds. Since last September, four retail licenses have been either surrendered, not renewed or revoked. In the entire five years since the legal cannabis industry sparked up in Massachusetts prior to September 2023, just five … [Read more...] about Cannabis businesses are surrendering licenses at an increased pace in Mass.
MedCana Subsidiary in Colombia Enters Negotiations With Australian Firm for Pharma Cannabis Supply
MedCana, a leading global infrastructure holding company focused on the pharmaceutical-grade cannabis industry, has entered negotiations with an Australian pharmaceutical firm to supply medical-grade cannabis through one of its subsidiaries in Colombia. The agreement is projected to provide between $100,000 to $200,000 in monthly revenue once operations begin. "This agreement … [Read more...] about MedCana Subsidiary in Colombia Enters Negotiations With Australian Firm for Pharma Cannabis Supply
Michiganders are waiting to see what happens next to the marijuana industry under the next president
Michigan’s marijuana industry has grown significantly since adult recreational use was legalized by voters in 2018. But the direction it goes in the future may depend on what happens next at the federal level. Michiganders are talking about what kind of presidential leadership they would like to see when it comes to federal marijuana regulation. One way of assessing how much … [Read more...] about Michiganders are waiting to see what happens next to the marijuana industry under the next president
