medical cannabis

Adding anxiety as a qualifying condition has driven the success of Pennsylvania’s $1.7 billion medical cannabis program, according to a university study published this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Pennsylvania cannabis regulators didn’t add anxiety to the state’s list of 24 qualifying conditions until July 2019, roughly 17 months after the first licensed dispensary…

Few figures have been as pivotal in shaping the international cannabis industry as Alex Rogers, founder of the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC). In 2014, Rogers envisioned a global network where entrepreneurs, policymakers, and advocates could collaborate to push cannabis reform forward. Early on, he planted his flag in Berlin, predicting it would become the…

Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: Tilray Slumps Despite Market Momentum Canadian cannabis giant Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) experienced a dip last week, trading…

In an industry where cash remains king due to federal prohibition, Needham Bank is a rare financial ally for cannabis entrepreneurs across the Northeast. While most institutions shy away from the sector, this Massachusetts bank has deliberately positioned itself at the intersection of traditional banking and an enigmatic cannabis market. “The entire bank is cannabis…

Nebraskans 21 and older will soon have in-state access to regulated cannabis.The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, one of four federally recognized tribes in the state, unanimously adopted a cannabis regulatory code, Title 51, through its tribal council on July 15 to legalize both medical and adult-use cannabis on its native reservation in the northeastern part…