Washington’s Cannabis Regulator Seeks Scientists
Washington’s state cannabis regulator is looking to recruit at least six experts in cannabis science to help advise the regulator on scientific matters.
Trulieve Employee Died From Inhaling Cannabis Dust, Report Says
An employee at a cannabis cultivation facility in Holyoke, Massachusetts, died in January after inhaling “ground cannabis dust”, according to an inspection.
Psychedelics Sector Must Respect Indigenous Wisdoms, Say Experts
The new essay highlights numerous ethical concerns currently facing the field and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging wisdoms already known to Indigenous people.
Vermont Opens Its First Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries
On October 1, three dispensaries in the state began selling adult-use marijuana to long lines of eager customers.
Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction is Ideal to Prepare Solid Edibles For Testing, Study Finds
Use ultrasound-assisted extraction to prepare solid edibles for analysis, and use solid-phase extraction for beverages, scientists recommend.
Nevada Testing Lab May Lose License For Microbial Contaminants and Altered THC Results
The prediction follows a decision of Nevada’s Cannabis Compliance Board on Tuesday, September 27, to deny the lab’s motion to dismiss the case.
Ketamine Can Treat Depression By Altering a Person’s Beliefs, Study Suggests
Ketamine can help people with treatment-resistant depression by breaking their entrenched belief systems, according to a recent paper.
Medical Cannabis Weans Patients Off Opioids, Study Finds
A majority of participants (90.7%) who had been taking opioids and other pain medications were able to stop taking them or reduce their use.
Three Medical Cannabis Companies Fined in Australia For Advertising Products as Cancer and Epilepsy Treatments
Three medical cannabis companies have received fines that total almost $1 million (Australian dollars) from Australia’s drugs regulator.
