medical cannabis

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in May 2024. Some time references have been adjusted for clarity. “Endometriosis made me want to jump off a building,” Tiffany Haddish admits candidly, revealing the extent of her chronic pain. For Haddish, cannabis has been a...

The New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) has filed a lawsuit against the New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) over a $20 million fee for adult-use cannabis licenses. The NYMCIA is asking for the fees to be declared unconstitutional...

Recent research in Utah highlights cannabis as a potential game-changer in pain management. A study by Management Science Associates (MSA) found a 53% drop in opioid prescriptions among chronic pain patients who used cannabis between 2021 and 2024. The study, presented at a Medical Cannabis Policy...

Brazil has made a landmark move in the cannabis sector. In a pivotal decision, the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) ruled in favor of cultivating, processing and selling industrial hemp for medical and pharmaceutical uses. This ruling opens the door to significant new opportunities for both domestic...

Florida's Department of Health announced plans to award 22 new medical cannabis licenses, a decision that could reshape the state's cannabis industry but is likely to face legal challenges. The announcement, posted Tuesday on the agency's website (via Tallahassee Democrat), comes more than 18...

Thanksgiving, a time for gratitude and familial gatherings, often brings its own set of stresses and strains. Back in 2015, cannabis was harder to access due to more restrictive laws. That year, Benzinga editor Maureen Meehan wrote an article for High Times magazine spotlighting how cannabis could...

A new YouTube series, High Science, is set to debut on Nov. 27, offering viewers an unfiltered look into the world of cannabis. Hosted by Rich Batenburg Jr. and Rick Batenburg III, — a father and son entrepreneurial team who serve as chief executive officer and secretary of the board, respectively...

After years of regulatory delays, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Phase 2 of a clinical trial to assess the efficacy of smoked medical cannabis in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military veterans. Funded by Michigan's Veteran Marijuana Research Grant...

Article via El Planteo Piero Liebman has a clear goal: to prove that access to medical cannabis should be a universal right, transcending borders. On his relentless mission, he has traveled across countries in Europe and Latin America, armed with proper documentation and a powerful message. Along...

Jenniffer González Colón's (R) recent win as Puerto Rico’s governor could mark a pivotal moment for the island’s burgeoning cannabis sector. González, known for her advocacy in support of the hemp and medical cannabis industries has a track record of securing federal funding and...

The first medical marijuana shop in South Dakota is closing its doors. Unity Rd. – the cannabis retail franchise from Item 9 Labs Corp. – shared the news in a social media post. "With a heavy heart, we share the news that Unity Rd. and The Hartford Connection will be closing its doors...

Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout in August 2024. In less than four months, the state has accumulated over $143 million in recreational sales, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control (DCC). This rapid...

Two federally funded studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) provide critical insights into the effects of prenatal cannabis use on child development. Led by Lyndsay A. Avalos, PhD, MPH, the studies conclude that early maternal cannabis use is not associated with...

The Arizona Court of Appeals decided recently that medical marijuana dispensaries can operate close to preschools. This decision stems from a legal challenge against the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) regarding the state's medical marijuana law, specifically the 500-foot buffer zone...

The Kentucky General Assembly's Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee has officially approved a set of regulations for medical cannabis businesses ahead of the program's January 1, 2025 launch. These regulations outline application fees, annual licensing costs, and safety compliance...