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Medical cannabis is a significantly more effective sleep aid than prescription and over-the-counter sleep remedies, according to a survey of medical cannabis patients released on Sunday. The survey of more than 1,000 people who have been using medical cannabis to help them sleep found that nearly 70% of patients reported that cannabis is a better sleep aid than prescription sleeping pills. More than nine out of 10 (91.2%) said medical cannabis was more effective than OTC sleep remedies. The survey… Read More »Medical Cannabis Is A Better Sleep Aid Than OTC And Rx Pills, Patients Report

President Donald Trump’s tariffs aren’t just a serious downer for investors on Wall Street but also those looking to get a THC high. The new taxes on imports from scores of countries around the world will affect the cost of many of the items that pot smokers use partake in their habit. “Items such as tins, vape hardware and specialized glass remain difficult to source domestically,” reports Reuters. These items are mainly imported from Asia. Even growing cannabis in the… Read More »Cannabis prices soar: Trump’s tariffs make consumers pay the consequences

Most people have heard that cannabis can boost mood, but not everyone realizes that it can also bring on nervous feelings and anxiety in certain situations. Interest in balancing these effects is soaring, with many folks wondering if specific parts of the cannabis plant might soften the jangled moods tied to its psychoactive component. This newly published work comes from Ryan Vandrey, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Source: https://www.earth.com/news/cannabis-related-anxiety-may-be-reduced-with-citrus-based-oil-d-limonene/#google_vignette

Gov. Josh Shapiro is again pushing for lawmakers to create an adult-use cannabis program, which would launch early next year. Pennsylvania debuted its medical marijuana program nine years ago, in April 2016. The governor believes this state has been losing money to peers who took the next step in the meanwhile. His administration claims legalization would generate $250 million annually and $1.3 billion over the first five years. Source: https://www.wvia.org/news/local/2025-04-06/clearing-the-air-nine-years-after-medical-program-launches-pa-again-eyes-legal-recreational-use

Few studies have focused on the use of CBD as a solution to aggression. In our study, we tested if CBD is effective in reducing aggression in Siamese fighting fish ( Betta splendens ) induced by territorial interactions. Source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/390441048_Cannabidiol_on_aggression_in_betta_fish_Betta_splendens

As New York City’s cannabis scene continues to evolve, one thing is clear—consumers are becoming more selective about the quality, transparency, and experience that comes with each product. Craft weed isn’t just a trend; it’s a shift in how New Yorkers approach their cannabis journey. In a market flooded with choices, Silly Nice is quietly becoming a favorite among those who care about premium ingredients, innovative products, and small-batch quality. Now featured in over 100 licensed New York dispensaries, Silly… Read More »Craft Weed Is Booming in NYC—And This Brand Leads the Way

A new pilot study from UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University examined how medically supervised cannabis use in a residential recovery home may support people in treatment for substance use challenges. Participants reported that cannabis helped them manage pain, anxiety, depression and sleep issues-key symptoms that can complicate recovery. Users also reported reduced cravings for opioids and other harmful substances, improved pain management and enhanced mental health and sleep quality. Source: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250404/Medical-cannabis-may-help-reduce-cravings-and-improve-recovery-outcomes.aspx

Delaware lawmakers didn’t wait long to file legislation that serves as a potential solution to a denial notice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that has upended the state’s plans to launch adult-use cannabis sales. In that denial, the FBI advised the Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) that the federal agency couldn’t provide a service code for the state to initiate its statutorily required criminal background checks via a fingerprinting system. The background checks are for those… Read More »Delaware Lawmakers File Bill to Fix FBI Snafu for Adult-Use Sales

A congressional committee has scheduled a hearing for next week focused on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), inviting a hemp industry representative to testify on how the agency “failed” to approve certain products such as CBD. The House Oversight Committee hearing—titled “Restoring Trust in FDA: Rooting Out Illicit Products”—is set to take place on Wednesday. FDA “failed to approve products and take necessary enforcement actions resulting in a flood of illicit and counterfeit products entering the country,” a memo… Read More »Congressional Committee Invites Hemp Industry Expert To Testify At Hearing On How FDA ‘Failed’ To Regulate Products

For those who like smoking meats or maybe like smoking joints, there’s a new local product that infuses THC into BBQ sauce. Southern Sky Brands, a Mississippi-based medical cannabis producer, has partnered with Jackson barbecue joint Pig & Pint to introduce “a first-of-its-kind line of cannabis-infused barbecue sauces.” The first of which, a BBQ dipping sauce, became available on dispensary shelves statewide this week and comes in a six-ounce bottle containing 200 milligrams of cannabis, including 150 milligrams of THC.… Read More »Smokin’ meats: Mississippi companies release THC-infused BBQ sauce