Study: Nearly Half of Cannabis Consumers Can’t Name Their Favorite Strain
Tue / Aug 28th
A recent report on cannabis consumer trends by High Yield Insights has found that although a majority (64 percent) of cannabis… Read More
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DEA Wants Even More Cannabis Grown by End of 2018
Wed / Aug 22nd
The DEA is doubling down on a plan announced last week to increase research-grade cannabis production in 2019 and is… Read More
DEA Calls for Fewer Opioids, More Cannabis In 2019
Fri / Aug 17th
The Justice Department and Drug Enforcement Agency announced in a news release yesterday the agencies’ new goal for 2019: to reduce production… Read More
Researchers Pioneer New Cannabis Extraction Method Using An Espresso Machine
Wed / Aug 15th
In a study to be published in The International Journal of Pure and Applied Analytical Chemistry, researchers have revealed that… Read More
Study: 18% of California Cannabis Consumers Buy From Illicit Market
Wed / Aug 8th
In a study published today by Eaze, it was revealed that — despite living in the world’s largest legal cannabis… Read More
Cannabis Lab Safety: What Investors Need to Know
Fri / Aug 3rd
Entrepreneurs in the cannabis space will know that opportunities within the industry are always changing. What was once a highly… Read More
Study: Cannabis Decriminalization Laws Work Without Increasing Youth Access
Tue / Jul 24th
A recent study by Washington University found a significant drop in adult and youth cannabis arrests and no increase in… Read More
Cannabis Edibles Attractive to Both Newly Curious and Former Users
Mon / Jul 23rd
A new study from cannabis market research firm High Yield Insights shows that consumption trends for cannabis-infused edibles consistently spike… Read More
British Journal of Pharmacology Review: Cannabis Effective Treatment For Cancer
Mon / Jul 23rd
A review of pre-clinical studies by the British Journal of Pharmacology has found widespread evidence indicating that phytocannabinoids from the… Read More
Study: After Legalizing Cannabis, Police Effectiveness Up in Washington & Colorado
Fri / Jul 20th
A study by researchers at Washington State University has found evidence of “demonstrable and persistent benefit” to police departments’ effectiveness… Read More
Study Shows Higher Rates of Mental Illness In States With MMJ
Wed / Jul 18th
A study by RTI International shows a link between states that have permissive medical cannabis laws and higher rates of mental… Read More
Australian Study: Medical Cannabis Does Not Relieve Chronic Pain
Tue / Jul 3rd
A major cannabis study conducted in Australia has found that medical cannabis does almost nothing to relieve chronic pain among… Read More
Pennsylvania Governor Signs MMJ Amendment Allowing Research
Tue / Jun 26th
Gov. Tom Wolfe of Pennsylvania, a Democrat, on Friday signed a bill amending the Pennsylvania medical cannabis law so that… Read More
Preliminary Study Results Show Cannabis Has Potential as IBD Treatment
Tue / Jun 5th
Medical cannabis has shown promise in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a report by MedPage Today covering new… Read More
The Four Pillars of Quality Cannabis Processing
Fri / Jun 1st
Cannabis extraction has been used as a blanket term for what is best described as cannabis processing. A well-designed cannabis… Read More
Pennsylvania Judge Stalls Health Department Plan to Issue Additional MMJ Licenses for Research
Thu / May 24th
A Pennsylvania judge has issued a preliminary junction against the Health Department’s plan to hand out additional licenses to cannabis… Read More
Study: New York MMJ Patients Reduced Opioid Intake, Saved Money on Meds
Wed / May 9th
Medical cannabis patients in a New York study reduced their use of opioids and spent less money on their prescription… Read More
Analysis Suggests Cannabis Users Consume Less Alcohol, Fewer OTC Meds
Mon / May 7th
According to a High Yield Insights report, recreational cannabis users report sharp decreases in over-the-counter medication use, sleep aids, and… Read More
Ontario Government Awards $300K Grant for Cannabis Beer Project
Fri / May 4th
The Ontario, Canada government has awarded a $300,000 research grant to Province Brands of Canada to help them develop a… Read More
Statistics Canada: 14% of Canadians Have Used Cannabis During Last 3 Months
Thu / Apr 26th
According to the Statistics Canada National Cannabis Survey released Apr. 18, Nova Scotia leads the nation in cannabis use over… Read More
University of California, San Diego Nets $4.7M Grant to Study MMJ for Autism
Thu / Apr 26th
The University of California, San Diego has received a $4.7 million grant to study the efficacy of medical cannabis on… Read More
Study: Negative Cognitive Effects of Cannabis on Young Brains Diminish After 72 Hours
Thu / Apr 19th
According to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry, “continued cannabis use may be associated with small reductions in cognitive… Read More
Poll: 70% of Older Americans Would Consider MMJ Use if Condition Would Respond Well
Tue / Apr 10th
A University of Michigan poll has found strong support for medical cannabis among adults aged 50 to 80, with 70… Read More
Report: U.S. Legal Cannabis Sales Could Top $75B by 2030
Thu / Apr 5th
According to research firm Cowen & Co., legal cannabis sales in the U.S. are expected to reach $75 billion by 2030,… Read More