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Psychedelic Retreats Offer Mental Health Breakthrough for Military Veterans
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of evidence is challenging how we treat combat-related trauma—and this time, it’s not coming from a VA clinic, but from jungle retreats in Peru and quiet mushroom ceremonies in Jamaica. ...
Rep. Salud Carbajal Responds to DHS Claims After ICE Raid at Cannabis Farm
LOS ANGELES- U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D‑CA‑24) is facing criticism following a July 10 ICE raid at two Glass House Farms cannabis cultivation sites in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ...
Pennsylvania Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Pennsylvania lawmakers today announced the introduction of two parallel bipartisan bills aimed at legalizing adult-use recreational cannabis. The effort builds on mounting momentum amid state budget pressures and growing public support. In the ...
Cannabis Reform Stalls, Former Republican Calls for Action
LOS ANGELES - Former Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), renowned for his decades-long advocacy for cannabis reform, is sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s failure to advance federal cannabis policy. The retired congressman, who co-founded ...
Rolling into Wellness 4 in 10 Californians Choose Cannabis, Study Reveals
LOS ANGELES - A comprehensive study conducted by the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) reveals that 37% of California adults are current marijuana users, with the vast majority reporting significant health benefits. Published in ...
US Cannabis Industry Poised to Top $123 Billion Economic Impact in 2025
LOS ANGELES–Despite mounting challenges, the U.S. cannabis industry is on track to generate a staggering $123.6 billion in total economic impact in 2025, according to new projections from the MJBiz Factbook. That’s a 9% increase ...
TerrAscend Exits Michigan Market; Bay City–Burton Dispensaries to Close
LOS ANGELES -TerrAscend Corp., a publicly traded multi-state cannabis operator, announced plans to exit its Michigan operations by September 2025. The decision includes closing 20 retail outlets, including dispensaries in Bay City and Burton, along ...
Psychedelic Retreats Offer Mental Health Breakthrough for Military Veterans
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of evidence is challenging how we treat combat-related trauma—and this time, it’s not coming from a VA clinic, but from jungle retreats in Peru and quiet mushroom ceremonies in Jamaica. ...
Rep. Salud Carbajal Responds to DHS Claims After ICE Raid at Cannabis Farm
LOS ANGELES- U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D‑CA‑24) is facing criticism following a July 10 ICE raid at two Glass House Farms cannabis cultivation sites in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ...
Pennsylvania Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Pennsylvania lawmakers today announced the introduction of two parallel bipartisan bills aimed at legalizing adult-use recreational cannabis. The effort builds on mounting momentum amid state budget pressures and growing public support. In the ...
Pakistan Enters Global Hemp Market with Plans for 2025 Cultivation
LOS ANGELES- Pakistan is set to join the global hemp market by allowing commercial cultivation of hemp beginning in January 2025. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing the country’s economy through increased foreign exchange ...
Curaleaf Reports Revenue Growth in Q2 2024
LOS ANGELES- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. reported a net loss of $49.8 million for Q2 2024, bringing its year-to-date losses to over $100 million. Despite these losses, the company achieved a 2% increase in revenue, reaching ...
Awakn Life Sciences Advances Phase 3 Trial for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
LOS ANGELES- Awakn Life Sciences Corp. announced the screening of its first patient for the Phase 3 trial of AWKN-001, a new treatment targeting severe Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The trial, known as MORE-KARE, represents ...
The Cannabist Reports Mixed Q2 2024 Results
LOS ANGELES- The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (OTC: CBSTF), formerly known as Columbia Care, delivered a mixed performance for Q2 2024. The company reported $125 million in revenue, a 2% sequential increase but a drop ...
MindMed Launches $75 Million Public Offering to Fund Psychedelic Research
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD) announced a public offering aimed at raising $75 million through the sale of approximately 9.2 million shares at $7 each. The company is also offering around 1.4 ...
Ayr Wellness Reports Revenue Increase in Q2 2024
LOS ANGELES- Ayr Wellness Inc. posted a slight revenue increase for Q2 2024, reporting earnings of $117 million, a 0.5% improvement compared to the same quarter last year but a 0.6% decline from Q1 2024. ...
Verano Holdings Reports Mixed Q2 2024 Results
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. reported mixed financial results for Q2 2024, with revenue reaching $222 million, reflecting a 0.5% increase from the previous quarter but a 5% decline year-over-year. The revenue aligned with the ...
Ascend Wellness Reports Revenue Growth in Q2 2024
LOS ANGELES- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. delivered a mixed performance for Q2 2024, reflecting both revenue gains and profitability pressures. The company reported a 15% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $141.5 million. Despite this growth, ...
MindMed Launches $75 Million Public Offering to Fund Psychedelic Research
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. announced a public offering aimed at raising $75 million through the sale of approximately 9.2 million shares at $7 each. The company is also offering around 1.4 million shares ...
Green Thumb Industries Reports Strong Q2 2024 Performance
LOS ANGELES- Green Thumb Industries Inc. a Chicago-based cannabis company, posted solid second-quarter results for 2024, with revenue climbing 11% year-over-year to $280 million, exceeding analyst forecasts of $277.36 million. The company’s net income rose ...
atai Life Sciences Reports Q2 2024 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES- atai Life Sciences, a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming mental health treatment, announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024 along with updates on its clinical pipeline. The company highlighted significant ...
TerrAscend Corp. Announces $10 Million Share Buyback Program
LOS ANGELES- TerrAscend Corp., a prominent North American cannabis company, has initiated a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to $10 million of its common shares over the next 12 months. The program, ...
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Reduces Stake in COMPASS Pathways by 11.8% in Q2
LOS ANGELES- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. has reduced its stake in COMPASS Pathways plc (NASDAQ: CMPS) by 11.8% during the second quarter, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ...
BudLabs: The App Innovating How Cannabis Cultivators Measure Their Success
LOS ANGELES — In cannabis cultivation, staying ahead of the curve requires not only the best products but also the best tools. Advanced Nutrients has taken a significant step in this direction with the development ...
Out-of-State Applicants Dominate Minnesota’s Early Cannabis License Applications
LOS ANGELES- Minnesota's newly established cannabis market is attracting significant interest from out-of-state applicants, according to recent data from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Of the 1,817 pre-applications submitted this summer for various cannabis ...
Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for MDMA Therapy for PTSD as FDA Decision Looms
LOS ANGELES- In a rare show of bipartisanship, 80 members of Congress have united to urge President Joe Biden and the FDA to prioritize research on MDMA-assisted therapy for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The ...
Morocco Pardons 5,000 for Illegal Cannabis Cultivation in Push Toward Legal Market
LOS ANGELES- Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned nearly 5,000 individuals previously convicted or wanted for illegal cannabis cultivation, a move aimed at facilitating the transition to the legal cannabis market. The royal pardon is ...
Willow Biosciences Posts Record Revenue in Q2
LOS ANGELES- Willow Biosciences Inc. a synthetic biology company specializing in pharmaceutical ingredients, reported record revenue of $1 million for the second quarter of 2024, a 660% increase compared to the same period last year. ...
New York Cannabis Market Report Highlights Progress and Challenges
LOS ANGELES- New York state officials released a comprehensive report this week, reviewing the progress made in the three years since the state's cannabis legalization law was signed by then-Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2021. The ...
Week’s In Review: Federal Policy Uncertainty Continues to Challenge U.S. Cannabis Industry; LeafLink Acquires Leaf Trade to Enhance Cannabis Wholesale Platform; Canopy Growth Appoints New CEO Amid Financial Challenges; New York’s Legal Cannabis Sales Approach $1 Billion Milestone
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week’s In Review: GOP Senator Calls for Comprehensive Cannabis Reform, Criticizes Partial Measures; MAPS Wins FDA Approval for Clinical Trials of Medical Cannabis; Curaleaf Secures Massachusetts’ First Cannabis Research License
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week’s In Review: How Do You Target the Right SEC-Accredited Investors in Cannabis?; Amethyst Health Secures Conditional Medical Cannabis License in New York; California’s Cannabis Excise Tax Set to Increase Amid Industry Concerns
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week’s In Review: Trump’s Return to Office: What it Means for the Cannabis Industry; Planet 13 Launches Initiative to Support Florida Veterans and First Responders with Medical Cannabis Access; Mixed Results for Cannabis Initiatives in U.S. States; Texas Voters Approve Local Cannabis Decriminalization in Dallas, Bastrop, and Lockhart
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week’s In Review: Criticism Mounts Over New York’s Social Equity Cannabis Fund for High Costs and Limited Impact; Arizona to Launch Recreational Cannabis Home Delivery; DeSantis Uses Opioid Settlement Funds for Anti-Cannabis Ads Ahead of Ballot Initiative
LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New ...
Week’s In Review: Alabama Judge Appoints Mediator in Medical Cannabis Licensing Dispute; Ascend Wellness Shares Climb 5.3% Amid Low Trading Volume; Unlicensed New York Cannabis Retailer Hit with $9.5 Million Judgment
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's ...
