Madeline Colli

KANHA is getting into the chocolate industry through their first-ever cannabis-infused chocolate edible.

180 Life Sciences Corp. filed a provisional patent detailing the combination of CBD and GLP-1 agonists to help suppress appetite.

Dr. Peter Grinspoon, a primary care doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital, an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and a 25-year cannabis specialist, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Cannabis Science Conference Fall taking place September 21-22, 2023 in Providence, Rhode Island. Here, Dr. Grinspoon shares his background and interest in medical cannabis as well as some policies he’d like to see changed in the future.

A recent study revealed how medical cannabis improves military veterans’ quality of life and helped reduce prescription drug use.

Mastercard has banned cannabis debit card purchases which has shaken up the cannabis industry.

Ohio is working on getting adult-use cannabis on the November ballot but have fallen short on the required signatures.

Tilray Brands, Inc., has renewed its agreement with Great North Distributors, Inc., in Canada where Great North is their exclusive representative for Tilray’s portfolio of cannabis products.

In today’s “In the News” New York takes center stage with cannabis topics ranging from delaying plans to offer cannabis farmers markets this summer and approving cannabis pop-up stores to establishing THC limits on hemp-derived cannabis products. Read the stories below!

Mental Health Options, an advocacy group based in Massachusetts, has filed paperwork to list psychedelic decriminalization as a ballot question for voters.

Cannabis companies in Nevada urged for changes to their state’s adult-use and medical cannabis programs which were acknowledged through several passed legislations.

With federal legalization still hanging in the balance, cannabis is being legalized state-by-state. Each new setting that accepts cannabis forms their own rules and regulations which are not uniformed and could pose a danger. This has led to the phenomenon called “lab shopping”.

North Carolina State House Speaker, Tim Moore, announced that a medical cannabis legalization bill which would have benefitted many, such as veterans, is unlikely to pass in 2023.

A woman residing in Washington, D.C. sued her neighbor, claiming that their cannabis odor was a nuisance and affected her health.

A House committee would like federal officials to dedicate research to create hemp-based plastic alternatives and to develop equipment which could be used to detect cannabis-impaired driving.

Hemp Inc. is showing promising product sales number claiming to hit $16.2 billion by 2033.

Near the end of June 2023, Luxembourg joined other countries in legalizing adult-use cannabis.

Our 2023 Providence show will feature expert-led cannabis science education and insights, presentations and networking opportunities

Creators of Zkittlez, a popular cannabis strain, lost a lawsuit that prevents them from using the “Skittles” brand name on their products.

New Hampshire allows out-of-state visitors, including those from Canada, to buy medical cannabis.

Arkansas medical cannabis retailers reported increased product volume and sales within the first 6 months of the year.

Long Island opened up its first recreational dispensary.

The FDA and FTC have sent warnings to several companies that market delta-8 THC edibles.

Canadian government officials are being urged to allow First Nations peoples the ability to regulate their own cannabis production and sales.

The cannabis industry is evolving at a rapid rate. Growers are all looking for ways to produce the most profitable crops in an industry that lacks standardization and guidelines. One tool that has been beneficial in cannabis cultivation is vapor pressure deficit (VPD), which has been found to be very important for how nutrients are transported throughout the plant. Here, Hannia Mendoza-Dickey, University of Texas at El Paso, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Robert Manes, Curtis Mathes Corporation; and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand, University of Texas at El Paso, Curtis Mathes Corporation, discuss the significance of VPD, why the cannabis industry is moving forward with this process, and a preview of their upcoming article titled “Intensity and Spectrum: The Role of Lighting in Vapor Pressure Deficit.”

Toms Shoes founder promises $100 million towards psychedelic research and access.

The NCAA is reconsidering changing their tune on cannabis and removing the plant from their banded drug list.

The FDA issued first draft guidance on clinical trials with psychedelic drugs.

A Brazilian university has detected cannabidiol (CBD) in a native plant called Trema micrantha blume.

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