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New Hampshire House Advances Bill to Regulate Medical Psilocybin Use
CONCORD – The New Hampshire House of Representatives has given ...
As November Looms, the Intoxicating Hemp Industry Carries On — Calmly, Confidently, and Perhaps Optimistically
NEW YORK - Across the United States, the intoxicating hemp ...
DPA Petition Urges Trump to Fully Deschedule Cannabis Amid Rescheduling Discussions
LOS ANGELES – The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) has launched a petition urging the Trump administration to remove Cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), arguing that a proposed shift to Schedule III fails to ...
Ibogaine Gains Spotlight as Former House Speaker Calls for Wider Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Newt Gingrich, a Former House Speaker, has drawn attention to ibogaine, a psychedelic compound derived from the African iboga shrub, calling it a potential game-changer for treating addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ...
Colombian President Pushing Congress for Swift Action on Full Cannabis Legalization
BOGOTÁ – Colombia's House of Representatives First Committee has passed a bill to legalize adult-use Cannabis, marking an early win for reformers in a country long at the center of global drug policy debates. Sponsored ...
atai Life Sciences Initiates Phase 2 Trial of EMP-01 for Social Anxiety Disorder
LOS ANGELES- atai Life Sciences has commenced a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating EMP-01, an oral formulation of R-3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (R-MDMA), for the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). The first patient has been dosed in ...
Village Farms International Reports Q1 2025
LOS ANGELES- Village Farms International Inc. has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting a strategic pivot towards its cannabis operations and the privatization of certain fresh produce assets. For the ...
Legalization Significantly Reduces Canada’s Illicit Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES- Recent analyses indicate that Canada's legalization of non-medical cannabis in 2018 has substantially shifted consumer spending from illicit to legal markets. Studies report that within five years of legalization, approximately 75% of cannabis ...
New York Cannabis Policy Faces Criticism Amid Regulatory Challenges
LOS ANGELES- Boris Jordan, CEO of Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a multi-state cannabis operator, has publicly criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state cannabis regulators, alleging that current policies are detrimental to established medical cannabis ...
Cannabis Stocks Climb 79% in a Month, But Path to Past Highs Remains Uncertain
LOS ANGELES – Publicly traded Cannabis companies have seen sharp gains recently, with the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) climbing about 79% over the past month. This rally prompts questions about sustainability and potential ...
Vape Users Prioritize Lab Testing for Brand Trust, Survey Finds
NEW YORK – A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. vape users reveals that nearly half (48%) consider lab testing and safety certifications the top factor influencing their trust in a brand. Conducted by EJuiceDB, the ...
SynBiotic Builds North American Ties to Secure Overseas Funding
DÜSSELDORF – SynBiotic SE, a publicly traded European company focused on medical Сannabis and industrial hemp, has formed alliances with several North American advisory firms to broaden its reach among global investors. The move aims ...
Seth Rogen’s Houseplant Company Launched in California Selling Cannabis and Paraphernalia
TORONTO – Canadian actor, film-maker and well-known cannabis advocate, Seth Rogen announced the launch of Houseplant into the USA. Together with Evan Goldberg, his creative writing partner, announced the launch of their cannabis company Houseplant ...
CBD Market Forecast For Significant Growth: 21% CAGR To 2028
PALM BEACH – Due to its healing properties, the demand for cannabidiol (CBD) for health and wellness purposes is high, which is the major factor driving the market growth. In addition, the rising acceptance and use ...
Canopy Growth Enter US CBD Beverages Market
SMITH FALLS, Canada – Canopy Growth (CGC) has launched a hemp-derived CBD water in the U.S., adding to its product offerings in the nation. The new drink is called Quatreau. It will be sold initially on ...
Cannabis Packaging Company Humidi Launch 100% Biodegradable Packaging
LOS ANGELES, – Humidi, a cannabis packaging have announce the launch of HumidiNaturals, which they claim to be a 100% fully renewable and compostable solution servicing the cannabis market. Manufactured in the United States, Humidi ...
Indus Holdings, Inc. acquires Lowell Herb Co. for $39 million
SALINAS, Calif., — Indus Holdings, Inc. (“Indus” or the “Company”) (CSE:INDS; OTCQX: INDXF), a leading, vertically-integrated, California-focused cannabis company, announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of the Lowell Herb Co. and Lowell Smokes ...
How Long Does Psilocybin Last After Consumption?
Psilocybin known far more frequently as the intoxicating chemical compound in Magic Mushrooms, is one of the safer substances that doesn’t hang around too long after consumption. It doesn’t pose as much of a threat ...
Prior Cannabis Use No Longer Disqualifies Candidates For White House Jobs
In another example of shifting public perceptions, the Biden administration recently announced new guidelines stating prior cannabis use will no longer automatically disqualify potential political appointees to the Executive Office of the President. White House ...
TerraVida Holistic Centers Inks Agreement to Merge With Verano Holdings
JENKINTOWN, Pa. – TerraVida Holistic Center LLC, a premier, women-owned and operated medical cannabis company in Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to merge with Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO), ...
Trulieve Partners with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to Provide College Scholarships
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced a new partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the nation's largest organization exclusively representing the ...
Hanu Labs Appoints African-American Ricardo Willis As Chief Executive Officer
SAN FRANCISCO – Hanu Labs, which operates the Hanu and Vapexhale cannabis technology and accessories brands, today announced that Ricardo Willis has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer. Ricardo Willis, a longtime strategic advisor to ...
Tommy Chong partners with Swiss Company To Launch A European CBD Line
ZURICH – Alpinols, a producer of hemp extracts from Switzerland, announce they are launching an organic CBD product line exclusively for Europe, together with Hollywood legend Tommy Chong into the growing European CBD and cannabis ...
Canadian Cannabis Group Fire & Flower Enters U.S. Cannabis Market with American Acres
TORONTO – Canadian cannabis retailer Fire & Flower Holdings is launching into the United States, with licensing partner, American Acres Managers, a private firm with a focus on cannabis retail in Arizona, California and Nevada. ...
Pro-Cannabis Politicians Raising Eyebrows For Cannabis Stock Purchase Timing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky, is the chairman of the House Budget Committee. He purchased stocks in Canopy Growth Corporation, Aurora Cannabis, and Tilray on Nov. 5, according to a filing with ...
Study to Determine Efficacy of Cannabis for Veterans Gains Approval
SAN DIEGO – The Battle Brothers Foundation has received approval to launch an observational study on the use of medical cannabis to help combat PTSD in veterans. In concert with NiaMedic, a medical data and research ...
Former Eaze CEO Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud
LOS ANGELES – Well-known Cannabis delivery platform, Eaze, became a household name due to their bright billboards placed on California roads and highways. The "Uber of pot," delivery service was launched in 2014 and was ...
Sundial and Indiva Announce Closing of $22 Million Strategic Investment
CALGARY – Sundial Growers Inc. ("Sundial") (NASDAQ: SNDL), a Canadian licensed producer of recreational cannabis and Indiva Limited ("Indiva") (TSXV:NDVA) (OTCQX:NDVAF), a leading Canadian producer of cannabis edibles, are pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced $22,000,000 ...
Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World — Europe – Part 1
HCN Investigates – Part 1: Industry Background Despite the fact that this continent comprises 44 separate nations, the approximately 750 million people currently living in Europe are largely united by a shared economic market. This ...
Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World — Europe – Part 2
HCN Investigates — Funding within the European cannabis industry. Generally speaking, the fledgling European cannabis industry relies on funding models similar to those used in the Canadian recreational and medical marijuana markets. While large investments ...
Will Corporate Interest in Cannabis Help or Hurt the Industry?
OAKLAND – There’s no question cannabis is a booming business with plenty of people seeking their slice of the pie. In a capitalist society such as ours, it’s to be expected that the world’s top ...
New Jersey Governor Murphy Signs Bills Legalizing Cannabis
TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy signed three bills today that together legalize cannabis in New Jersey and put an end to thousands of arrests. Finally, New Jersey’s legal cannabis marketplace will be launched and the ...
Colombia Authorizes Cannabis Flower Exports For Commercial Purposes
BOGOTA – The Colombian government will authorize the export of dried cannabis flower for commercial purposes. Currently, Cannabis flower exports from Colombia have been authorized only for scientific purposes. Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC) ...
Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World – Latin America – Part 1
HCN Investigates – In 2013, Uruguay became the first country to legalize recreational cannabis. Recreational cannabis is now widely available in this nation, but other countries in Latin America have been slow to follow suit. ...
Exploring Cannabis Funding Around the World – Latin America – Part 2
HCN Investigates – Cannabis Funding Details in Latam. With the notable exceptions of Uruguay and Colombia, the Latin American cannabis industry remains in its infancy. While Latin American cannabis will likely be worth more than ...
CBD and Psoriasis: What Does the Research Say?
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, more than 125 million people around the globe suffer from this immune condition, making psoriasis one of the world’s most widespread diseases. Psoriasis didn’t become this prevalent because it’s ...
