Cannabis News

Two new studies were released on whether the use of cannabis in early pregnancy raises the risk of developmental disorders and autism in children, Marijuana Moment reports. The reports, funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found no link between prenatal cannabis use and […]

Modern medicine has come a long way. However, depending on the cancer, patients coping with a cancer diagnosis have only a few specific treatment options. People are constantly looking for new tools to help them cope with the devastating effects of cancer and the side effects caused by treatment options like chemotherapy and radiation. Today, […]

TALLAHASEE, FL – With Election Day approaching, a new poll demonstrates the continuing level of support for an amendment legalizing marijuana in Florida. Florida Politics reports the survey from the University of North Florida’s (UNF) Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) found 66% of voters backing Amendment 3.  The constitutional amendment requires at least 60% of […]

Fall is in full swing, and before you know it, the holidays will be here. However, before we get into the holiday spirit, the U.S. will pick its next president. There is a lot riding on this election cycle, especially for cannabis enthusiasts, advocates, and researchers. In this State Cannabis News Roundup, you can find […]

ALBANY, NY – Some New York communities will soon be getting an infusion of financial support thanks to revenues from the state’s cannabis sales, according to a report in the Finger Lakes Daily News. The money will come from grants provided by the Community Reinvestment Program, funded through taxes collected from legal adult-use cannabis sales  […]

More cancer patients have been turning to cannabis to help them manage the symptoms of their illness, according to a report in Benzinga. The report cites a blog post from Carmen Phillips at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a part of the National Institute of Health (NIH). The post notes that according to recent studies, anywhere […]

If you love stoner humor, you probably know about the lazy stoner stereotype. Someone gets high, and all they want to do is eat and lay around daydreaming. People who smoke marijuana have no energy, no ambition, and indeed no drive to get up and get active. Yet maybe Hollywood and everyone else have gotten […]

People in states where cannabis has been legalized are more likely to be physically active than those in areas where it remains prohibited, according to a new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. The research was conducted by a team affiliated with Brigham Young University, who examined the connection between cannabis use and […]

It feels like every other day, researchers are finding breakthroughs that help the medical and scientific communities rethink what they know about cannabis and cannabinoid compounds. The latest study from researchers at universities in India and Thailand shows that CBD, one of the leading chemical compounds in cannabis plants, may accelerate wound healing. The discovery […]

SPRINGFIELD, OH – Newly released data in Illinois shows that the state’s cannabis industry is thriving, according to Cannabis Science Tech. The 2024 Annual Cannabis Report published by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation found that adult use cannabis sales have surpassed liquor sales, with total revenue for the fiscal year 2024 equating […]