Florida Activists Withdraw Medical Cannabis Home Grow Initiative
A drive to put an initiative that would allow medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis at home has ended after failing to collect enough signatures.
December 27, 2023
New Report Projects Global Recreational Cannabis Market To Nearly Double by 2027
A new report projects that worldwide legal sales of adult-use cannabis will nearly double in the coming years, growing to nearly $50 billion by 2027.
December 26, 2023
Minnesota Health Officials Issue Warning About Illegal High-Potency Hemp Products
The Minnesota Department of Health is warning consumers that hemp THC products that exceed state potency limits are being sold at some retailers.
December 22, 2023
Myanmar Surpasses Afghanistan as World’s Largest Opium Producer
A United Nations report shows that Myanmar has taken the place of Afghanistan as the world’s largest producer of opium.
December 21, 2023
Negative Experiences with Psychedelics Linked to Stressful Environments, Other Risk Factors
A recent study on negative outcomes from using psychedelics identified several potential risk factors for bad trips.
December 19, 2023
Congress Approves Defense Bill Funding Psychedelic Research
Congress has passed a defense spending bill that includes $10 million to fund research into psychedelics to treat active duty service members with traumatic brain injuries or PTSD.
December 18, 2023
Majority of Los Angeles Overdose Deaths Caused by Fentanyl
A recent report from Los Angeles County health officials shows that fentanyl caused nearly 60% of the region’s overdose deaths in 2022.
December 15, 2023
MAPS Seeks FDA Approval For MDMA-Assisted Therapy
MAPS Public Benefit Corporation announced this week that it has submitted a new drug application seeking the approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment of PTSD.
December 14, 2023
Arizona Weed Sales Exceed $1 Billion in 2023
Arizona cannabis retailers have already rung up more than $1 billion in weed sales this year, according to data from the state’s Department of Revenue.
December 13, 2023
Denver Cops Bust 23 Suspects Accused of Dispensary Burglaries
The Denver district attorney announced the arrest of 23 suspected gang members who are allegedly responsible for burglarizing more than 40 cannabis dispensaries in the Denver metropolitan area.
December 12, 2023