cannabis

Major Alcohol Industry Trade Association Welcomes Its First THC Cannabis

A leading alcohol industry group has added a company that makes THC-infused drinks to its membership roster for the first time. Cannabuzz, a Kentucky-based manufacturer of hemp-derived THC beverages, is now an associate member of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), the company announced in a press release last week. “We’re proud to be…

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German Government Report Shows Marijuana Legalization Hasn’t Increased Youth Use

German officials have released a report on the impact of the nation’s marijuana legalization law, finding that fears from opponents about youth use, traffic safety and more have so far proved largely unfounded. However, the illicit market has not meaningfully diminished under the limited legal regulatory model that has been rolled out in the country…

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Flowhub Launches Marketing Suite to Help Cannabis Dispensaries Drive Loyalty,

[PRESS RELEASE] – DENVER, Sept. 30, 2025 – Flowhub, the dispensary growth platform for cannabis retailers, announced the launch of its Marketing Suite, a new set of built-in tools designed to help dispensaries grow customer loyalty and drive predictable revenue.With rising acquisition costs and margins tightening across the cannabis industry, retailers need better ways to generate sustainable…

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What is Delta-9 THC?

Delta-9 THC, often simply called THC, is the most well-known and widely used cannabinoid in cannabis. It is responsible for the plant’s psychoactive effects and is the reason why marijuana produces a euphoric high. While its recreational use is popular, Delta-9 THC also has potential therapeutic benefits, including pain relief, appetite stimulation, and anxiety reduction.…

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The Cannabist Co. Partners With Queen Mary to Launch Wellness-Focused

[PRESS RELEASE] – CHELMSFORD, Mass., Sep. 30, 2025 – The Cannabist Co. Holdings Inc., one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced its partnership with Queen Mary, an award-winning California wellness-focused cannabis brand known for formulations that blend plant medicine with natural supplements. Queen Mary’s signature Sativa Rosin and Indica Rosin gummies will be available at all 19 Cannabist…

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Buyer Beware on Schedule 3

Descheduling or Bust: Why Half-Measures Won’t Cut It for Cannabis Reform I’ve learned to stop trying to predict the cannabis policy landscape. Every time I think I’ve got a handle on where things are headed, something completely bonkers happens that reminds me this industry operates on its own bizarre timeline with its own inexplicable logic.…

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Trump Can Outdo Democrats By Rescheduling Marijuana When They Failed

One of President Donald Trump’s longtime advisors, Roger Stone, says his administration has an opportunity to move forward with marijuana rescheduling—or, even broader legalization—in a way that Democrats who regularly tout the reform failed to achieve when they controlled the White House and Congress. During a segment of “The Stone Zone” on 77WABC Radio that…

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Green Thumb Opening 19th Pennsylvania Dispensary

[PRESS RELEASE] – CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 30, 2025 – RISE Dispensaries, a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., announced its latest Pennsylvania location, RISE Dispensary Lebanon. Located at 1600 W. Cumberland St., conveniently near Downtown Lebanon off Route 422, RISE Dispensary Lebanon is the company’s 19th retail location…

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Cannabis vs. Opioids: New Clinical Trial Points to Safer Pain

For years, cannabis advocates have said the plant could be a safer alternative to opioids for chronic pain. Now, a Phase 3 clinical trial published in Nature Medicine gives that idea some of its strongest scientific backing yet.Funding, Conflicts & More Details The study tested VER-01, a standardized full-spectrum cannabis extract developed by German company…

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LEEF Brands Launches New York Lab, 2025 Production Fully Committed

[PRESS RELEASE] – VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 30, 2025 – LEEF Brands Inc., a premier multistate operator, announced that its extraction lab in Upstate New York is now operational. The company has completed installation of its equipment and has commenced solventless concentrate production, with hydrocarbon capabilities expected to come online next quarter. This positions LEEF…

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