Cannabis News

A synthetic form of THC known as dronabinol was found to significantly reduce agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study reported in John Hopkins Medicine. The research was conducted during an eight-year clinical trial led by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine.  The results […]

If you are interested in cannabis culture, you’ve probably heard of the famous “cannabis cafes” and “coffee shops” where locals and tourists alike go to buy and smoke marijuana while in Amsterdam. These icons are one of the top attractions of the Dutch city and have been a part of the local landscape for almost […]

WILMINGTON, DE – The demand for marijuana business licenses in Delaware far exceeds the supply, according to a report by Delaware Online. During the application period that ran from Aug. 19 to Sept. 30, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner said 1,260 applications for licenses were received.  This included 800 for just 30 retail operations. […]

There is a growing body of evidence that supports the use of medical marijuana as a treatment option for numerous medical conditions, from easing the side effects of cancer and chemotherapy treatment to treating seizures and chronic pain. As more evidence emerges supporting cannabis as a legitimate medical therapy, there is an increasing push from […]

ALBANY, NY – A new report highlights the progress of New York’s cannabis industry since the state’s legal market began three years ago, according to Cannabis Science Tech. The 102-page “Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) Implementation Report” was released by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management Releases. It focused on what it […]

A majority of patients with chronic pain support federally legalizing marijuana for medical use, according to the results of a study reported by Rutgers Today. The study by Rutgers Health and other institutions was published in JAMA Network Open.  It found that 71% of chronic pain patients and 59% of physicians supported federal legalization of […]

It is too early to say whether America’s divide on marijuana is coming to an end. However, with new-found bipartisan support for a federal policy change moving marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III substance, the needle may finally be moving in a more positive direction. It is no surprise that […]

SACRAMENTO, CA – A landmark bill to make cannabis cafes legal in California has been signed into law by the state’s Governor Gavin Newsom, CBS News reports. Assembly Bill 1775, sponsored by Assemblyman Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), will take effect Jan. 1, 2025 after being passed 30-7 in the state Senate and 63-5 in the […]

For some people, it feels like an impossible choice. Either suffer itchy, painful bug bites and risk potentially devastating diseases or cover their bodies in harsh chemical insecticides. New research shows a promising development in the battle against disease-carrying pests like mosquitoes. And you guessed it, it comes from cannabis. A new study suggests that […]

HARRISBURG, PA – A bipartisan bill aimed at legalizing adult-use marijuana has been introduced in the Pennsylvania state legislature, according to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The measure, House Bill 2500, is being sponsored by Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) Its main provisions include legalizing cannabis for recreational adult use and taxing cannabis products. […]