For years, the cannabis industry has been shaped by a singular focus: THC potency. Store menus highlight percentages, consumers chase high numbers, and many strains have been bred to maximize THC content at the expense of other characteristics. But is that truly what makes marijuana special? Source: https://mjbizdaily.com/cannabis-consumers-seek-more-than-thc-potency/
The House Housing, Agriculture and Tourism Subcommittee has cleared a measure aimed at regulating and taxing consumable hemp and THC products while offering a legal framework under which the industry may operate. The proposed committed bill (PCB-HAT 25-01) would mandate laboratory testing of consumable hemp or THC products, ensuring they meet regulatory standards for safe consumption; block sales of the products at convenience stores or gas stations and in any way that is attractive to children, including through colorful packaging… Read More »House panel clears hemp, THC regs a day after Senate version hits the floor
A recently published study conducted an analysis of cannabis research funding efforts by states that had legal medical or adult-use cannabis. The researchers analyzed states’ cannabis legalization measures, government websites, state officials, or reference materials for information on scientific funding or research. As of September 2024, the study’s introduction noted, medical cannabis is legal in 38 US states, 24 of the states also have legalized adult-use cannabis, and eight states have legalized low-THC/high-CBD cannabis. Additionally, the majority of public funding… Read More »New Study Examines Funding for Cannabis Research in States with Legal Cannabis
Abstract Chronic pain is prevalent and challenging to treat. Cannabinoids, in particular cannabidiol (CBD), have been evaluated as analgesics without the issues of tolerance or dependence. Side effects tend to be mild and infrequent. These products have multiple routes of administration and composition, and some are available over the counter, allowing pain patients to self-medicate. Most self-medicated CBD are plant-derived extracts administered as either oils, pills, or by inhalation. During the early 1960s, CBD was chemically synthesized for the first… Read More »Considering Long-Acting Synthetic Cannabidiol for Chronic Pain: A Narrative Review
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker has introduced legislation that would protect registered medical cannabis patients from DUI charges unless there is proof that they were impaired while driving. Under current Pennsylvania law, medical cannabis patients can be charged with DUI offenses if they test positive for any amount of cannabis metabolites, even if there is no evidence of impairment. Under a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly by Democratic state Rep. Chris Rabb on March 5, patients registered with the… Read More »Pennsylvania Bill Would Protect Medical Cannabis Patients From DUI Charges
It has been four years since the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, known as MRTA, was signed into law. According to the Office of Cannabis Management, a lot has changed since those early days. “In terms of the industry, we’ve had an incredible 2024 year where we did, I think, over $900 million in adult-use retail sales putting the total sales over $1 billion. So, just as a testament to what the industry is doing— our rate of licensure, our… Read More »NYS cracks down on illegal cannabis as legal market grows
Carma HoldCo Inc, a leading global house of brands known for harnessing the power of cultural icons to transform industries, announced the launch of TYSON 2.0 products, created by legendary boxer and entrepreneur Mike Tyson, for medical and adult-use consumers across Ohio. In partnership with Ohio Green Systems, a licensed dual-use processor, TYSON 2.0 offers a suite of cannabis products designed to enhance wellness and deliver a premium experience. Source: https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9414388/mike-tyson-and-carma-holdco-join-forces-with-ohio-green-systems-to-launch-tyson-20-products-in-the-ohio-cannabis-market
Ever since recreational cannabis was legalized across Canada in 2018, researchers have been studying what that decision changed for Canadians. We’ve learned, for example, that some patients immediately left the medical cannabis system, presumably to use recreational products instead. Conversely, legalization appeared to have no effect on Canadian alcohol sales. We’ve similarly seen how cannabis retailing has evolved since it became legal. Source: https://theconversation.com/cannabis-retail-expansion-in-canada-came-with-only-a-small-uptick-in-the-number-of-consumers-252008
Previous studies show exposure to Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — the main psychoactive component in cannabis — while in utero can lead to lower birth weight and potential heart complications in newborn animal offspring. For the first time, researchers from Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have found a potential way to prevent those effects. A recent study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, is the first to uncover a potential intervention to remedy the decline in birth weight and compromised… Read More »Researchers uncover potential for Omega-3 to counteract THC effects on fetal development
The first time I dabbled in some CBD coffee it happened on a whim. “Want some CBD oil in this?” asked the beanie-hatted Dalston barista, waving my cappuccino around like it wasn’t full of liquid. “Yeah, go on then,” I replied. I was intrigued to see how the cannabidiol might affect my usual morning caffeine high. Doesn’t CBD make you drowsy? Would the two chemicals in effect cancel each other out? Would I just feel – shock, horror – like… Read More »I Add CBD To My Coffee Every Morning. Here Are All The Benefits