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Poll Finds Broad Voter Support for Legal Hemp with Stricter Safeguards
WASHINGTON – A national survey released this week reveals that a solid majority of American voters back the continued legality of consumable hemp products, provided federal authorities introduce tougher safety and licensing rules aimed at ...
Alternaleaf Rolls Out Targeted Cannabis Program for UK Women’s Health Issues
LONDON – Alternaleaf, the United Kingdom's online medical Cannabis clinic, launched a new service this week aimed at treating gynecological and hormonal disorders with therapies involving Cannabis. The initiative marks the first of its kind ...
The Geneva Opium Conference and The Century-Long Campaign Against Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – In the early 20th century, a pivotal moment in the global history of Cannabis regulation unfolded at the Geneva Opium Conference, held from November 1924 to February 1925. Organized by the League ...
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 ...
Missouri Activists Gird Up for 2026 Ballot Measure to Unify Hemp and Cannabis Regulations
LOS ANGELES – Missouri Cannabis advocates, led by hemp business owners, plan to submit a ballot initiative in the coming days that would combine regulations for hemp and Cannabis products under a single framework for ...
Australian Cannabis Prices Drop to New Lows, Pressuring Domestic Producers
MELBOURNE – Medicinal Cannabis flower prices in Australia have fallen to a minimum of $3.30 per gram at the patient level, a development that has intensified debates over the viability of the country's homegrown industry. ...
Poll Finds Broad Voter Support for Legal Hemp with Stricter Safeguards
WASHINGTON – A national survey released this week reveals that a solid majority of American voters back the continued legality of consumable hemp products, provided federal authorities introduce tougher safety and licensing rules aimed at ...
Alternaleaf Rolls Out Targeted Cannabis Program for UK Women’s Health Issues
LONDON – Alternaleaf, the United Kingdom's online medical Cannabis clinic, launched a new service this week aimed at treating gynecological and hormonal disorders with therapies involving Cannabis. The initiative marks the first of its kind ...
The Geneva Opium Conference and The Century-Long Campaign Against Cannabis
LOS ANGELES – In the early 20th century, a pivotal moment in the global history of Cannabis regulation unfolded at the Geneva Opium Conference, held from November 1924 to February 1925. Organized by the League ...
High Tide Acquires Premium Cannabis Brand Queen of Bud
LOS ANGELES- In a strategic move High Tide Inc. has officially completed its acquisition of the esteemed Queen of Bud brand, including its intellectual property, trademarks, and other valuable assets. This acquisition, announced on March ...
Cannabis Legislation at a Crossroads: Florida and Virginia Poised for Policy Shifts
LOS ANGELES- In a significant moment for cannabis policy in the United States, Florida and Virginia stand on the precipice of joining the expanding roster of states with legal cannabis markets. Despite facing distinct legislative ...
Colorado’s Cannabis Cultivation Landscape Evolves with New Genetic Sourcing Laws
LOS ANGELES- In a significant development for Colorado's cannabis industry, Senate Bill 23-271, effective since January, has introduced new regulations allowing cultivators to source genetics from a broader array of entities. This legislative shift aims ...
Optimi Health Corp. Expands Its Global Reach with MDMA Supply Agreement to Israeli Research Institute
LOS ANGELES – In a landmark move for psychedelic medicine, Optimi Health Corp., a preeminent manufacturer of psychedelics licensed by Health Canada, has announced a groundbreaking international supply agreement with The Institute for Psychedelic Research ...
Knowledge is Power: Unlock the Secrets to Success in the Ever-Evolving Cannabis Industry: Introducing CannabizTeam’s Comprehensive Salary Guide!
NEW YORK — CannabizTeam Worldwide, the premier executive search and staffing firm specializing in cannabis & wellness markets, proudly presents the eagerly-awaited 2024 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide. As the sixth installment of our national report, ...
Cannabis Industry Moguls Gather for Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
More than 100 CEOs and 200 Investors Confirmed for Cannabis Investment & Branding Conference on April 16th at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL. Boris Jordan, executive chairman of Curaleaf, to Deliver Keynote Speech. HOLLYWOOD, Fla.,-- The Benzinga Cannabis ...
Mexico’s President Asserts Sovereignty in Drug Cartel Policy
LOS ANGELES- In a firm rebuff to external pressures, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador declared last week that Mexico will not engage in combative actions against drug cartels at the behest of the United ...
Amazon’s Hemp Product Dilemma: Undeclared CBD, Mislabeling, and Policy Contradictions
LOS ANGELES- A recent study conducted by CBD Oracle has shed light on the problematic state of hemp product listings on Amazon, unveiling a landscape of mislabeled items, undeclared cannabinoids, and outright policy violations. Despite ...
New York Takes Bold Steps to Support Cannabis Cultivators
LOS ANGELES- In a significant move to bolster the burgeoning adult-use cannabis industry, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has announced a series of initiatives aimed at aiding struggling farmers and expediting the ...
Bulls Take Charge: The Green Rush Revival in the Cannabis Market
NEW YORK- As the cannabis market flourishes, several companies have made significant strides, contributing to the sector's overall bullish sentiment, beyond the widely recognized giants. Focusing on a fresh set of companies, let's explore some ...
U.S. Legal Cannabis Market Forecasted to Surpass $31 Billion in Sales in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In a notable advancement for the cannabis industry, legal sales in the United States are forecasted to exceed $31 billion this year, according to an economic forecast from Whitney Economics, a consultancy specializing ...
PharmAla Biotech and Cortexa Supply GMP Psilocybin for Therapeutic Use in Australia
LOS ANGELES- PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc., in collaboration with Cortexa Pty. Ltd., has achieved supplying Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Psilocybin for therapeutic use to a patient under the Australian authorized prescriber scheme, marking what the ...
Utah to Launch Psilocybin and MDMA Pilot Program for Behavioral Health Treatment
NEW YORK-Utah is set to introduce a pioneering pilot program that will allow select hospitals to administer psilocybin and MDMA to patients for behavioral health treatment starting in May, after Governor Spencer Cox opted to ...
Massachusetts Considers Legalizing Therapeutic Psychedelics
LOS ANGELES- Last week, the Massachusetts legislature's Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions convened a hearing to deliberate on a proposed initiative aiming to legalize the therapeutic use of natural psychedelics. The measure, which seeks ...
Week In Review: First Year of Legal Cannabis Sales Brings $1.1 Billion to Maryland; Nebraska Advocates Submit Over 114,000 Signatures for Medical Cannabis Campaign
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 ...
