Medical Cannabis & Research
Medical applications, clinical trials, patient stories, and breakthroughs in cannabis research.
UPDATE: The U.S. Senate voted, 50-47, on July 22 to confirm President Donald Trump’s nomination of Terrance Cole to be the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator. This vote came after the Senate voted, 44-43, on July 21 on a motion to invoke cloture and end debate on the nomination.President Donald Trump’s nomination to head the…
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The governor of New York says she will be pushing the legislature to amend the state’s marijuana law to address a recently identified zoning issue impacting more than 100 licensed cannabis businesses that are apparently located too close to public schools or places of worship than is allowed under current statute. Despite the state’s efforts…
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Breaking the Pain Cycle: Why Cannabis-Naïve Patients See the Greatest Relief A groundbreaking new study from Germany has delivered compelling evidence that cannabis extracts can dramatically reduce chronic pain even in people who’ve never used marijuana before – a finding that challenges decades of medical establishment resistance to cannabis therapy. The research, published in Advances…
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UPDATE: Texas Senate Republicans filed a new bill, Senate Bill 5, to ban the manufacture and sale of products containing hemp-derived THC and other intoxicating cannabinoids, on July 21 in the special session. The legislation, again sponsored by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, is nearly identical to Senate Bill 3, which Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed in…
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If you’ve been looking for a book on the basics of cannabis and CBD, there are almost too many options to choose from. It can be overwhelming to sort through the volumes of books, blogs and websites dedicated to educating consumers about this important topic. Still, not all cannabis educational material is helpful, or even accurate. As…
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Delaware’s first adult-use marijuana shops are officially open for business, with a handful of existing medical cannabis operators now able to service consumers 21 and older. About two years after marijuana legalization was enacted into law, Delaware is now seeing its first round of adult customers at over 10 locations throughout the state. “Today’s launch…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – CHICAGO, July 21, 2025 – Cresco Labs Inc. announced a strategic restructuring that includes plans to sell its California operations. This restructuring is part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its balance sheet, increase cash flow and prioritize markets with the highest margins and long-term growth potential.The company is in active discussions…
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The first thing you need to understand about magic mushrooms is that they are not magic at all. They are fungi. Once relegated to the fringes of psychedelic counterculture, magic mushrooms are now entering the mainstream with remarkable speed. From medical research labs to boutique smoke shops, psilocybin—the psychoactive compound found in these fungi—is generating…
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There was something about this new kid in town that intrigued Chris Ball, the founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Ball Family Farms. The legacy cultivator is well-connected in the cannabis space, but he didn’t know Hoodbaby—a name that was circulating among his peers.Zak “Hoodbaby” AlkatibPhoto courtesy of Ball Family FarmsZak “Hoodbaby” Alkatib, an up-and-comer…
Hoodbaby’s Invader Zim Strain Drop Showcases ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Opportunity Read More »
More than half of the world’s population lives in dense, urban areas. Still, this fact shouldn’t be prohibitive to those interested in popping seeds and growing cannabis plants that deliver sizable harvests. Establishing a high-yield garden, whether growing cannabis indoors or in a small outdoor yard with limited space is all about selecting the optimal…
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