Michigan Cannabis Boom Faces Research Challenges Due to Federal Law Constraints
Have you visited a licensed cannabis dispensary recently? My team and I frequently explore these establishments in the Greater Lansing area, engaging with cannabis users to invite them to participate in our research. Upon entering, we are greeted by an impressive assortment of products: high-potency vape cartridges, gourmet gummies, premium cannabis flowers, and much more. […]
Missouri Moves Forward with Plans for Licensed Cannabis Research Initiative
Missouri is set to expand opportunities for marijuana research by allowing an unlimited number of licenses for this purpose. The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has submitted proposed rules to the Secretary of State detailing the scope of activities permitted under a research license and outlining the application requirements and process. “Ultimately, it’s just exciting […]
Cannabis Use Alters Steroid Metabolism in Young Men, New Study Finds
The concentration of bioactive androgens is significantly higher in cannabis users, a finding that has been substantiated through a detailed study applying a one-point internal calibration approach to quantify seven major steroid compounds in human serum. The analyzed steroids include androstenedione (A4), testosterone (T), 17α-hydroxyprogesterone (17α-OHP4), progesterone (P4), 11-deoxycortisol (S), cortisol (F), and cortisone (E). […]
Pennsylvania’s Stalled Progress on Marijuana Legalization: A Decade After Medical Cannabis Approval
Pennsylvania’s attempts to legalize recreational marijuana have stalled, even as a decade has passed since medical use was approved. A bipartisan bill spearheaded by Senators Dan Laughlin and Sharif Street has not progressed due to insufficient support in the Republican-controlled Senate. The proposed strategy for legalization requires the Democrat-led House to pass a companion bill […]
Exploring Cannabinoids: Chemical Properties, Health Effects, and Key Cannabis Examples
Cannabinoids are a group of over 80 chemical compounds found throughout the cannabis plant, with a concentration primarily in the female flower heads. These compounds are primarily responsible for the physical and psychological effects experienced when consuming marijuana, the dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, and its derivatives. Among the most notable cannabinoids […]
Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission Halts License Rollout After Private Meeting Ruling
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission and its staff convened behind closed doors for about an hour on Tuesday morning to discuss a recent federal court order that halted the process of awarding 20 new retail licenses, which was anticipated to begin as soon as May. Three and a half hours later, the commission filed […]
Fullerton Launches Stringent Cannabis Enforcement to Combat Illegal Activities
Fullerton city officials are scrutinizing unregulated and illegal cannabis shops as the city confronts challenging budget forecasts. Last week, the city council unanimously approved revisions to existing cannabis regulations and increased fines. Increased Penalties for Violations Under the new framework, violations will be classified as misdemeanors, allowing fines of up to $1,000 per instance, with […]
Virginia Governor Proposes Amendments to Delay Marijuana Sales Legalization Launch
Virginia’s governor is urging legislators to amend a bill aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana sales, which was recently sent to her desk. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) returned the measure on Monday with proposed changes, including postponing the sales start date by six months, raising taxes, and introducing new criminal penalties for cannabis consumers. Proposed Changes […]
Idaho Medical Cannabis Advocates Reach Milestone with 100,000 Signature Collection
Supporters of a proposed medical cannabis ballot initiative in Idaho report they have collected over 100,000 signatures and are making a last push to qualify the proposal for the November general election by the April 30 deadline. Details of the Initiative The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho aims to legalize medical cannabis as a treatment […]
Virginia Governor Enhances Parental Rights for Marijuana Users and Expands Medical Use in Hospitals
Virginia’s governor has enacted legislation permitting patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals and safeguarding the parental rights of cannabis consumers. Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) also recommended that lawmakers consider amendments aimed at providing resentencing relief for individuals with prior marijuana convictions. Protection of Parental Rights for Marijuana Consumers The governor signed a bill that […]
Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Regulations Await Approval from Attorney General and Governor
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has unanimously approved formal regulations for the emerging medical cannabis supply chain, nearly a year after the initial regulations were issued. These guidelines, which have evolved through temporary 90-day periods since just before July 1, detail restrictions for medical cannabis establishments, including licensing, security requirements, and the types […]
Cannabis Legalization Drives Innovation, But Raises Concerns for Patient Care and Public Health
Innovation in health care can save lives, yet not all health-related innovations are backed by sufficient evidence to ensure patient benefits. In the cannabis sector, barriers to innovation are particularly prominent, especially given its illicit or restricted status in various markets, which include legal complexities in Mississippi. Challenges such as elevated costs, limited access to […]