Consumer Research
Compass Pathways Schedules Webinar on Psilocybin Therapy Advances for Depression and PTSD
LONDON – Compass Pathways plans to hold a virtual webinar ...
OPINION: Careful What You Wish For, You Might End Up With A 12-Inch Pianist
LOS ANGELES- The regulated cannabis industry should be collectively objecting ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Wrapping up the first half of September 2025, it's worth noting that the Cannabis & Psychedelics industries continue proving their resilience amid political uncertainty and turbulent market dynamics. From stock rallies signaling ...
Former Arizona Senator Sinema Advocates Ibogaine Research Post-Treatment
LOS ANGELES – Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona shared details of her personal encounter with ibogaine during a recent appearance on CNN. Speaking with Jake Tapper, Sinema highlighted her push for expanded research into ...
Europe’s Medical Cannabis Sector Shows Steady Expansion
LOS ANGELES – Prohibition Partners’ report indicates that Europe's medical Cannabis market could hit approximately €1.4 billion this year, driven by demand in key countries like Germany and the United Kingdom. Analysts point to a ...
Jushi Holdings Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES – Jushi Holdings Inc. reported its Q2 2025 financial results, reflecting modest revenue growth and operational advances as it expands its retail footprint and refines its cultivation strategy. The company posted revenue of ...
Senate Pushes for Cannabis and Psychedelics Research Amid Schedule I Restrictions
WASHIGTON D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a substantial spending bill addressing Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LaborHHS), including provisions that could reshape the scope of research into Schedule I ...
Metrc and BioTrack Partner to Forge Cannabis Compliance and Innovation
LOS ANGELES – Metrc LLC, a leading developer of regulatory track-and-trace systems, unveiled a strategic alliance with BioTrack, a prominent Cannabis technology provider, aimed at enhancing compliance and operational solutions for the Cannabis sector. The ...
Avant Brands Reports $9.7 Million in Q2 2025 Revenue
TORONTO – Avant Brands Inc., a Kelowna-based Cannabis producer, reported $9.7 million in gross revenue for the second quarter of 2025, covering the three months ended May 31, according to its latest financial disclosure. The ...
Cannabis Real Estate Trends: What’s Selling Right Now
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabis industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace — but one thing remains constant: real estate is the foundation of every successful Cannabis business. The right property doesn’t just house operations; ...
HBA Pushes for Regulatory Framework on Hemp-Derived THC Beverages in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – The Hemp Beverage Alliance (HBA), a trade group with close to 400 members in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, has launched an initiative to set up guidelines for hemp-derived THC ...
Morocco Approves Licenses for 67 Cannabis-Based Products
RABAT – Moroccan regulators have cleared 67 Cannabis-derived products, signaling steady progress in the country's push toward a structured legal framework for the plant. The batch includes 26 cosmetic items and 41 dietary supplements, each ...
Cannabis Tech Platform Weedmaps Posts $2 Million Profit
LOS ANGELES–Amid a challenging period, WM Technology, known as the cannabis advertising powerhouse Weedmaps, has revealed an encouraging financial turnaround through its latest quarterly profit report. For the quarter ending on June 30, WM Technology ...
Cannabis Industry’s Branding Challenge: Beyond Packaging and Social Media
LOS ANGELES–Amid the flourishing cannabis industry, branding efforts often focus on packaging and social media, missing out on essential elements. Experts suggest that cannabis marketing needs to evolve beyond these basics to truly succeed. Cannabis ...
Germany’s Cannabis Legalization: The Debate Over Edibles and Public Health
BERLIN-- Germany is currently embarking on a significant journey toward cannabis legalization, with ministers unveiling a national cannabis reform strategy. The plan involves legalizing personal freedoms like possession and cultivation, as well as noncommercial cannabis ...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to Reevaluate Licensing Process Amidst Lawsuits
LOS ANGELES— In a move that could reshape the landscape of Alabama's burgeoning cannabis industry, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) indicated in a Monday court filing its intention to nullify the licenses it awarded ...
U.S. Inflation Rebounds Slightly in July, Easing Rate Hike Concerns
LOS ANGELES-- The annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a mild uptick in July 2023, marking the first rebound after 12 consecutive months of declines from over four-decade highs of 9.1% in ...
Support for Cannabis Legalization in Pennsylvania Shows Decline; New Legislation Still on the Table
LOS ANGELES-- In a surprising turn of events, support for cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania has seen a decline for the first time in a decade. The 2023 Pennsylvania Health Survey, conducted by Muhlenberg College Public ...
Montana Cannabis Ownership Law Faces Legal Challenge over Residency Requirements
LOS ANGELES-- A father-and-son investor duo are the latest to challenge state residency requirements for cannabis business ownership, a contentious issue facing multiple states. Two out-of-state investors, Tom and Jerry Reed, have filed lawsuits in ...
American Psychedelic Practitioners Association and BrainFutures Publish First-Ever Guidelines for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
LOS ANGELES-- The American Psychedelic Practitioners Association (APPA) in collaboration with BrainFutures has published reportedly the first set of professional practice guidelines for psychedelic-assisted therapy in the United States. These guidelines come as the FDA's ...
Curaleaf Holdings Inc. Reports 4% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth in Q2 2023, Continues Strategic Expansion
LOS ANGELES-- Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a cannabis consumer products, reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, reflecting modest growth in revenue but also an increased net loss compared to the ...
Arkansas Hemp-Derived THC Ban Faces Legal Challenges
LOS ANGELES- Several Arkansas businesses have initiated a legal battle against the state's recent ban on hemp-derived THC products, which took effect on August 1. The plaintiffs, including four local companies, assert that the prohibition ...
Trulieve Reports Expanded Q2 Deficit, Cites Unfavorable Weather Impacting Ongoing Quarter Performance
MIAMI—Trulieve Cannabis (TRUL.CD), a significant player in the cannabis industry, recently announced a larger financial loss for the second quarter. This loss has been attributed to a combination of unusual weather patterns and a drop ...
Los Angeles Cannabis Regulatory Agency Faces Leadership Shake-Up Amid Market Challenges
LOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is instigating a shake-up in leadership across various city agencies, including a significant management overhaul at the city's Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR). This change comes at a ...
California’s Popular Beard Bros Pharms Brand Expands To East Coast
BLACKSTONE, MA – Beard Bros Pharms, a legacy cannabis brand founded by self-made entrepreneurs Bill and Jeff Levers, has partnered with Ideal Craft Cannabis to bring their full-spectrum Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) to Massachusetts. This is the ...
Tilray Brands Acquires Eight Beverage Brands from Anheuser-Busch in $85 Million Deal
LOS ANGELES-- Canadian cannabis producer Tilray Brands has announced an $85 million all-cash acquisition of eight beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch, including well-known breweries such as Breckenridge and Shock Top. The deal, expected to close by ...
New Study Explores the Role of Cannabis in Exercise Recovery
LOS ANGELES-- A recent survey in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. reveals that a significant number of individuals are using CBD and THC as part of their recuperation routine following aerobic and resistance workouts, though scientific ...
Canadian Cannabis Wholesaler Urges Government to Reconsider THC Limits and Environmental Impact
TORONTO — The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), Canada's largest adult-use wholesaler, has issued a position paper to Health Canada, urging the agency to reconsider the current THC limit governing cannabis edibles and to address the ...
Former Adelanto Mayor Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison Over Bribes from Cannabis Interests
LOS ANGELES-- Adelanto, California's former mayor, Richard Kerr, 66, was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison on Friday for accepting over $57,000 in bribes and kickbacks in exchange for approving ordinances and permits for ...
Headspace Secures $105 Million in Funding for Expansion
TORONTO–Digital healthcare company Headspace, known for its innovative mental health solutions, has secured a $105 million senior debt facility from Oxford Finance, a specialty finance firm serving healthcare and life sciences companies. This investment will ...
German Cabinet Expected to Approve Cannabis Legalization Plan Next Week
BERLIN --Germany's federal cabinet is anticipated to approve the first part of the government's cannabis legalization plan next week, according to Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. In an interview with Rheinische Post, Lauterbach stressed that the ...
Canada’s Licensed Cannabis Producers Struggle as Unpaid Federal Excise Tax Triples
TORONTO— Canada's licensed cannabis producers are in financial turmoil as unpaid federal excise taxes have more than tripled in the latest fiscal year, according to figures provided by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). At the ...
Illinois Cannabis Sales Hit $140 Million in July, Boosted by Out-of-State Buyers; Governor Pritzker Celebrates Economic Impact
CHICAGO — Cannabis sales in Illinois surged to $140 million in July, marking the highest total for 2023 and the second-largest monthly sum since legalization began in 2020. The figures, released Thursday by the state's ...
Exploring Cannabis as a Potential Tool to Manage Opioid Cravings Amid a Drug Toxicity Crisis
LOS ANGELES–In a bid to address the escalating harm from the drug toxicity crisis, Canadian researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC), found innovative strategies that harness the potential of cannabis to curb opioid ...
Do You Need To ‘Trip’ To Get The Full Effects of Psilocybin?
LOS ANGELES–As psilocybin enters the list of new medical applications in Australia, a thought-provoking debate unfolds: is the enchanting world of hallucinations, or ''tripping,'' integral to its efficacy, or can we unlock the benefits of ...
Germany’s Cannabis Endeavors Navigate Potential Hurdles Within EU Laws
BERLIN–In Germany's persistent pursuit of cannabis reform, an unexpected twist has emerged: the country's aspirations might find themselves at odds with European Union regulations, as highlighted by the German parliamentary research unit. Of particular concern ...
Synthetic Psilocybin Shows Potential in Treating Anorexia Nervosa
LOS ANGELES-- In the realm of psychiatric disorders, Anorexia Nervosa stands out as a particularly challenging condition to treat, mainly due to the resistance many patients exhibit towards change. Unlike other mental health issues where ...
