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Psilocybin Shows Promise in Treating Cocaine Addiction
BIRMINGHAM – For the first time, a peer-reviewed, randomized clinical ...
Case Study: Better Data, Better Decisions: How Clean Inputs Strengthen Cannabis Strategy
LOS ANGELES- In a highly regulated and competitive industry like cannabis, data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s the foundation of effective decision-making. Yet many operators still struggle with messy, inconsistent, or incomplete ...
NY Cannabis Board Hits Equity Target With 57% of Licenses to Social Equity Holders
NEW YORK – New York regulators reported that social and economic equity applicants now control 57% of the state's adult-use Cannabis licenses, a figure that clears the program's initial benchmark and signals steady advancement in ...
Australia’s Medicinal Cannabis Imports Hit Record Highs
SYDNEY – Figures released this week by Australia's Office of Drug Control paint a picture of robust expansion in the country's regulated Cannabis sector, with imports leading the charge alongside steady advances in domestic output ...
Compass Pathways’ Psilocybin-Based Therapy Reaches Key Milestone in Depression Trial
LOS ANGELES- Compass Pathways has announced that its lead candidate, COMP360, achieved the primary endpoint in a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating its efficacy in treatment-resistant depression (TRD). In the COMP005 study, involving 258 participants ...
Analysis: What’s Next for Texas THC Policy After Gov. Abbott’s Veto?
DALLAS - In a move that stunned the Texas political establishment and delighted the state’s burgeoning hemp industry, Governor Greg Abbott last weekend vetoed Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), a measure that would have banned ...
Maryland Governor Expands Cannabis Pardons
LOS ANGELES- Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced an additional round of approximately 6,938 pardons for individuals previously convicted of simple cannabis possession, following a 2024 executive order that granted clemency to over 175,000 convictions ...
Verano Taps Arizona Partner to Introduce Grow Sciences’ Cannabis Line in Illinois
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator, entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Arizona-based Grow Sciences to launch a curated selection of premium cannabis flower and solventless extracts in Illinois. Starting ...
Verano Secures $75M Credit Agreement
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp. has finalized a $75 million revolving credit facility, drawing $50 million immediately to pay down higher-cost debt and leaving $25 million on tap for future needs. The deal, arranged by ...
EU Releases Cannapol Toolkit to Aid Member States in Crafting Adult-Use Cannabis Rules
BRUSSELS – The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) unveiled the Cannapol toolkit, a set of resources intended to help national governments build regulated markets for recreational Cannabis. Developed over months of consultation with experts and ...
Trump’s CBD Endorsement for Medicare Sparks Rally in Cannabis Equities
LOS ANGELES – Shares in Cannabis companies climbed more than 20% on Monday, propelled by President Donald Trump's weekend social media post backing the inclusion of cannabidiol in Medicare coverage for older Americans. The AdvisorShares ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Luc Van Poelje: Psychedelic Industry Personalities
LUC VAN POELJE is the founder of Psychedelic Insights. Luc is their lead psychedelic guide, working with patients who come to him to find solutions. Solutions to often intractable mental health issues. Based in the ...
Chicago Atlantic Provides $10 Million Credit Facility to Silverpeak Holdings
CHICAGO–Green Ivy Capital, LLC, an affiliate of Chicago Atlantic Advisers, LLC, announced today it funded a new $10 million senior secured term loan facility for Silverpeak Holdings, LLC, a vertically integrated operator in Colorado. The Term ...
Sourcelight Combines CBD and Immunity Support in an All Natural, Sugar-Free Lollipop
NEW YORK–Everyone one loves lollies and everyone likes to feel great! To meet growing consumer demands for healthy, functional, all natural products, Feel Well Lollys developed a low calorie treat that delivers a powerful 50mg ...
US Cannabis Council Elects Akerna CEO, Jessica Billingsley, as Board Chair
DENVER–Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software platform today announced Jessica Billingsley, the company's co-founder, CEO, and Chair of the Board, has been elected Chair of the US Cannabis Council (USCC), a coalition of leading cannabis ...
Schwazze Closes Acquisition of Southern Colorado Growers
DENVER– Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ), announced that it has closed the transaction to acquire the assets of Southern Colorado Growers in Huerfano County, Colorado; previously announced June 1, 2021. The acquisition includes 34 acres of land with outdoor cultivation capacity, ...
Ziese Farms & Rodale Institute Launch Hemp Food Research
LOS ANGELES–Ziese Farms announces a hemp research partnership and patent licensing agreement with the Rodale Institute, a leader and pioneer in organic farming. Ziese Farms is a leading hemp food company that has achieved first ...
Psychedelics Hit Mainstream: 10 Celebrities that Treated with and Entered the Psychedelic Industry
MIAMI–Cannabis has been the gateway to legalization of plant medicine. It took a long time for cannabis to make it out of the prohibition closet at a state level, and as we see, it’s still ...
Jushi Holdings Inc. Receives $14.4 million Interim Arbitration Award
BOCA RATON, Fla., July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jushi Holdings Inc. (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced that the American Arbitration Association awarded $14,364,920.10 to Jushi FL SPV, LLC (“Jushi ...
Cannara Biotech Inc. Reports First Quarterly Profit
MONTREAL--Cannara Biotech Inc. (TSXV: LOVE) (OTCQB: LOVFF) (FRA: 8CB), a vertically integrated producer of premium-grade cannabis and derivative products with two Quebec-based mega cultivation facilities spanning over 1.65 million sq. ft., announced today its third ...
Petalfast Partners with Nabis to Exclusively Service its Complete Portfolio of Brands
OAKLAND, Calif., -- Petalfast, a sales and marketing agency for the cannabis industry announced today an exclusive partnership with Nabis, a licensed cannabis wholesaling platform. By leveraging Nabis' statewide network and technology tools, it is ...
True Leaf Completes Inaugural Cannabis Harvest
Vernon, British Columbia-- True Leaf Brands Inc. (CSE: MJ) (OTC Pink: TRLFF) (FSE: TLAA) has announced the completion its first harvest of premium craft cannabis. The Company is reported to have produced a small-batch cultivation ...
The Parent Company Strengthens California Retail Footprint
SAN JOSE, Calif --TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), today announced that it has acquired an operating retail dispensary located in Ceres, California from the owners of Jayden's Journey. Terms of the transaction were ...
Houseplant and Canopy Growth to Conclude Their Strategic Relationship in Canada
TORONTO–After three years of a successful joint venture, Houseplant and Canopy Growth Corporation have mutually agreed to end their relationship. The Canadian cannabis market has evolved substantially during this period, and the parties believe the ...
MJ Unpacked Announces Las Vegas Blues Brothers Concert Benefiting the Last Prisoner Project
LAS VEGAS– MJ Unpacked announces today a Blues Brothers concert benefiting the Last Prisoner Project. The concert will take place on Thursday, Oct. 21, 8:00 - 11:00 pm at The House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The ...
Innocan Pharma Announces Filing of Patent Application for Treatment and Prevention of Hair Loss
HERZLIYA, Israel–Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTCQB: INNPF) filed a patent application for its topical composition for hair loss treatment. The patent application discloses and claims several compositions for topical administration comprising cannabinoid ...
Cannabis Delivery Company Emjay Launches on Apple App Store
LOS ANGELES– Emjay, a cannabis delivery and retail company, today announced its first iOS app, which is now available for download on the Apple App Store. Users can browse Emjay's store and manage their accounts ...
ManifestSeven Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2021
IRVINE–ManifestSeven Holdings Corporation (CSE: MSVN; OTCMKTS: MNFSF), an omnichannel platform for legal cannabis, today announced financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended May 31, 2021. M7's second-quarter financial results reflect the continued demand for ...
Leading Cannabinoid Scientist Professor Raphael Mechoulam Celebrates His 92nd Birthday This Year
JERUSALEM–If ever there was a person who deserved a Nobel Prize in Chemistry, it's the famous Cannabis Scientist Raphael Mechoulam. On November 5th, 2022, Professor Raphael Mechoulam celebrates his 92nd birthday. The distinguished professor is ...
Tryp Therapeutics Announces Q3 2021 Financial Results
SAN DIEGO–Tryp Therapeutics (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing psilocybin-based compounds for diseases with unmet medical needs through accelerated regulatory pathways, announced today its interim financial results for the three and ...
Numinus Wellness Closes Q3 2021 With $63.2 Million Cash Position, Lab and Trial Advances, and Strategic Expansion into Psychedelic Neurology
VANCOUVER, BC–Numinus Wellness Inc. (TSXV: NUMI), a mental health care company advancing innovative treatments and safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, today announced its fiscal third quarter results ended May 31, 2021. In the third quarter, Numinus maintained a ...
Vertosa Announces U.S. Patent & Engages Emery Pharma To Help Develop Cannabis-Infused Products
OAKLAND–Vertosa, a science-first cannabis company that creates effective and reliable active ingredients for infused products, announced the United States patent for one of its core emulsion formulas. Validated by two years of use in the ...
Curaleaf International Launches Second Medical Cannabis Flower Product for UK Market
LONDON–Curaleaf International (formerly EMMAC Life Sciences Group), Europe’s largest vertically integrated cannabis company, is pleased to announce the launch of its second range of medical cannabis flower products for the UK market. The new products ...
Hemp Studies Underway at Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences with Charlotte’s Web’s CW Labs
DENVER–(TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Supporting sound scientific data is a priority for the market leader in full spectrum hemp extract wellness products, Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. The Company's CW Labs science division and Colorado State ...
