Illinois Launches $31.5 Million Cannabis Equity Fund
Cannabis entrepreneurs from communities disproportionately impacted by the drug’s criminalization will soon be able to apply for restorative justice grants in Illinois.
LA Warehouse Explosion Possibly Linked to Unlicensed Cannabis Concentrate Producer
The explosion at Smoke Tokes injured 12 firefighters on Saturday, May 16.
Cannabis Cravings Differ Between the Sexes, Study Finds
Women who regularly consume cannabis experience more intense cravings for the drug than their male counterparts, a study has found.
Researchers Pinpoint the Ideal Legal Age for Cannabis Use
It's 19 in most Canadian provinces, but 21 in all US states with legal access. So which is the ideal age threshold to buy recreational marijuana? One group of researchers think they have the answer.
Californian Cannabis Businesses Now Have 60 More Days to Renew their Licenses
As Covid-19 continues to disrupt cannabis businesses across the US, some of those in California may have struggled to renew their licenses before the June 30 deadline.
CBD Shows Promise in Non-cancer Pain Treatment, Study Finds
A new study of the first 400 patients to be prescribed CBD oil in New Zealand suggests that the cannabinoid may be beneficial for treating patients suffering with symptoms of non-cancer pain and mental health conditions.
The ACI Sets its First Standards for CBD Testing in the UK
CBD is more popular than ever in the UK, but its testing standards are hardly high, say the ACI.
Massachusetts Recreational Cannabis Stores Anticipate Reopening
Recreational cannabis stores have been closed in Massachusetts since March 24 after being ruled to be “non-essential” businesses.
Legal Cannabis Sales Nearly Doubled From 2018 to 2019, Report Finds
From 2018 to 2019, global legal cannabis sales grew by 46 percent up to US$14.8 billion, according to new analysis.
