Feds Fund Research On How Psychedelics Can Treat Meth Addiction With New $2.4 Million Grant
The National Institutes of Health will put $2.4 million toward funding studies on the use of psychedelics to treat methamphetamine use disorders, researchers announced this week. The money comes as federal health officials note sharp increases in deaths from methamphetamine and other psychostimulants in recent years, with fatal overdoses involvingContinue Reading
California Senate Passes Bills To Allow Marijuana Sales At State-Run Farmers Markets And Legalize Cannabis Cafes
The California Senate has approved Assembly-passed bills allowing small marijuana growers to sell their products directly to consumers at state-organized farmers markets and to legalize cannabis cafes in the state. On Tuesday, senators voted 27-5 to advance the marijuana farmers markets measure from Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D). Members also approvedContinue Reading
Cannabis packaging could get more colorful and more informative
Cannabis packaging could get more colorful and more informative Image Cannabis News August 28, 2024 Rhode Island Cannabis Commission Considers Packaging Regulation Changes to Improve Consumer Experience and Safety. Drive along the highway and you’ll see plenty of big, attention-grabbing billboards with bright colors advertising Rhode Island’s few licensed cannabisContinue Reading
Drive-thru Cannabis dispensary opens near I-384 in Manchester
Drive-thru Cannabis dispensary opens near I-384 in Manchester Image Cannabis News August 28, 2024 Manchester Welcomes Third Hybrid Cannabis Dispensary with Drive-Thru Convenience. A third hybrid cannabis dispensary has opened its doors in Manchester, with a unique location along an interstate and a rare drive-thru window. Florida-based Ayr Wellness recentlyContinue Reading
Woman accused of running 2 illegal Marijuana grow houses in Maine
Woman accused of running 2 illegal Marijuana grow houses in Maine Image Cannabis News August 28, 2024 A woman accused of running two illegal marijuana grow facilities in Maine is now facing federal drug charges. Jiamin Liao, 29, is charged in connection with a grow house in Madison and anotherContinue Reading
Cannabis Rescheduling Before the Election? Cannabiz Supply CEO Urges Caution
Cannabis Rescheduling Before the Election? Cannabiz Supply CEO Urges Caution Image Cannabis News August 28, 2024 Cannabis Deregulation Before The Election? Cannabiz Supply CEO Says, ‘Don’t Count On It’. As the Biden-Harris administration urges the DEA to make a decision on cannabis rescheduling before the upcoming election, questions about timingContinue Reading
DEA Pushing Marijuana Rescheduling Past Election Is ‘Incredibly Disappointing,’ Congressman Says As Stakeholders React To Hearing
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) decision to schedule a public hearing on the Biden administration’s proposal to reschedule marijuana in December, after the election, has been met with mixed reactions. Congressional lawmakers, industry stakeholders and advocates are sharing a range of perspectives on the procedural development—from disappointment to cautious optimism.Continue Reading
New York’s medical Cannabis program crumbling under financial pressure and patient exodus
New York’s medical Cannabis program crumbling under financial pressure and patient exodus Image Cannabis News August 28, 2024 On paper, the numbers don’t look so good. Just two years ago, there were 40 medical weed shops operating in New York. Now there are 31 — despite the 2021 MRTA legislationContinue Reading
How Cannabis tax revenue can eliminate health inequities in New York
How Cannabis tax revenue can eliminate health inequities in New York Image Cannabis News August 28, 2024 Harnessing Cannabis Tax Revenue to Address Health Inequities in New York. In 2023, New York’s legal cannabis industry brought in nearly $16.3 million in revenue. That number is expected to grow significantly asContinue Reading
Marijuana businesses accused of violating Marijuana rules ahead of Recreational sales
Marijuana businesses accused of violating Marijuana rules ahead of Recreational sales Image Cannabis News August 28, 2024 Ohio Cannabis Industry Faces Penalties for Premature Marketing Ahead of Legal Recreational Sales Yes we cannabis? In the weeks leading up to the first day of recreational marijuana sales, five licensees were finedContinue Reading