Medical Cannabis & Research
Medical applications, clinical trials, patient stories, and breakthroughs in cannabis research.
Horrific images are reaching every corner of the world: police violence, chaos, and ever-growing rows of bodies. This is the situation in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which is currently experiencing the largest police operation in its history, with more than 100 confirmed deaths.Drug traffickers and police in Brazil: A bit of contextA…
Inside Brazil’s Deadliest Police Drug Raid: 121 Dead, and Counting Read More »
A Florida campaign working to put a marijuana legalization initiative on the 2026 ballot has filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court, alleging that officials are violating election laws by stalling a required review process for the measure without justification. Smart & Safe Florida filed a petition for writ of mandamus in the Supreme…
Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign Sues State Over ‘Nonsensical’ Delay In Read More »
Marijuana consumers are encouraged by Target’s decision to start selling THC beverages at select locations—and a majority says the marketing move makes them more likely to shop at the retail giant’s stores—according to a new poll. The survey from the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD asked cannabis users about the news from Target, which recently launched…
Marijuana Consumers Are More Likely To Shop At Target Following Read More »
Something remarkable happened in America between 2021 and 2023, and most people didn’t even notice. Cannabis surpassed cigarettes as the substance of choice for adult Americans. According to comprehensive research from SUNY and the University of Kentucky analyzing National Survey on Drug Use and Health data, cannabis-only use jumped from 7.2% to 10.6% of adults…
Cannabis Conquers America: What Happens When Weed Becomes the People’s Read More »
The Massachusetts attorney general’s office has confirmed it has been receiving complaints from the public about petitioners for a 2026 ballot initiative aimed at rolling back the state’s marijuana legalization law–with a growing number of people alleging that signature collectors are peddling misleading information about the proposal. A staffer in Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s…
[PRESS RELEASE] – SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2025 — Hydroponic Research Inc., the industry leader in manufacturing powder-based plant nutrients, has partnered with Austrian LED lighting leader SANLight GmbH (SANLight Americas LLC in the U.S.) to illuminate production, developing proprietary nutrient blends under SANLight-powered advanced lighting technology stateside.Producing locally in San Diego, Hydroponic Research strives to simplify cannabis growing operations…
Question: I remember many years ago, you wrote that you were not necessarily in favor of vertical horticulture at commercial scale. I’m currently designing a cultivation area for a facility with very high ceilings, and I’m wondering: Have your thoughts on the matter evolved over the years?Answer: That opinion was informed by the large-scale cannabis…
Has Ken Changed His Mind About Growing Cannabis Vertically? Read More »
As Congress continues to navigate a path forward on funding legislation to end an ongoing government shutdown, lawmakers are still at work attempting to reach a deal on federal hemp laws—with one GOP senator telling Marijuana Moment that multiple options are on the table, though it will ultimately come down to what leadership wants. While…
Future Of Federal Hemp Laws In Flux Amid Congressional Negotiations, Read More »
[PRESS RELEASE] – SEATTLE, Oct. 29, 2025 – As ACTIVE drives the cannabis vape industry toward greater sustainability and optimized performance, it is proud to introduce Singular®, a new modular vape platform designed for every type of extract. Built around a reusable battery system, Singular reduces battery waste while preserving the all-in-one experience users love.Unlike closed pod…
ACTIVE Launches Singular: A Cannabis Vape Platform Designed for Every Read More »
Patients suffering from dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) exhibit cognitive improvements following the sustained use of plant-derived cannabinoid extracts, according to placebo-controlled clinical trial data published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. An international team of investigators from Brazil and the United States compared the efficacy of low-dose cannabis extracts versus placebo in 28…
Clinical Trial: Daily Use of Plant-Derived Cannabis Extracts Improves Cognition Read More »
