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Arkansas Activists Blaze Trail for Psychedelic Reform
BENTONVILLE – In the heart of Northwest Arkansas, a group of dedicated activists is pushing to reshape the legal landscape for psychedelics. Decriminalize Nature NW Arkansas, founded in 2023, is leading the charge to decriminalize ...
Kentucky Governor Urges Trump to Honor Campaign Promise on Cannabis Rescheduling
FRANKFORT – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) has stepped into the national spotlight, urging President Donald Trump to oppose congressional efforts that would halt the federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III ...
The DEA’s Time‑Warp Appointment: Terrance Cole and the Revival of “Reefer Madness”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Terrance Cole, the newly confirmed Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, brings a worldview rooted in 1980s-era drug hysteria—one that dismisses decades of research, economic gains from cannabis legalization, and evolving public opinion. ...
Cannabis Use Among Seniors Sees Significant Uptick
LOS ANGELES- A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine highlights a notable increase in cannabis use among U.S. adults aged 65 and older. Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicates ...
FLUENT Corp. Expands Indoor Cultivation with Rosa Facility in Florida
LOS ANGELES- FLUENT Corp.a vertically integrated cannabis operator, has initiated cultivation at its new Rosa indoor facility in Tampa, Florida. This development adds 9,200 square feet of high-efficiency indoor canopy to the company's operations, marking ...
Atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech Announce Strategic Merger to Form Atai Beckley
LOS ANGELES- Atai Life Sciences, a biopharmaceutical company, and Beckley Psytech, a private UK-based biotechnology firm, have announced a definitive agreement to merge, creating a new entity named Atai Beckley. The all-share transaction values Beckley ...
Comprehensive Cannabis Pangenome
LOS ANGELES- A collaborative study led by the Salk Institute for Biological Studies has constructed the most comprehensive genetic map of Cannabis sativa to date, analyzing 193 genomes from 144 biological samples. This pangenome reveals ...
Arkansas Activists Blaze Trail for Psychedelic Reform
BENTONVILLE – In the heart of Northwest Arkansas, a group of dedicated activists is pushing to reshape the legal landscape for psychedelics. Decriminalize Nature NW Arkansas, founded in 2023, is leading the charge to decriminalize ...
Kentucky Governor Urges Trump to Honor Campaign Promise on Cannabis Rescheduling
FRANKFORT – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) has stepped into the national spotlight, urging President Donald Trump to oppose congressional efforts that would halt the federal rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III ...
The DEA’s Time‑Warp Appointment: Terrance Cole and the Revival of “Reefer Madness”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Terrance Cole, the newly confirmed Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, brings a worldview rooted in 1980s-era drug hysteria—one that dismisses decades of research, economic gains from cannabis legalization, and evolving public opinion. ...
Federal Cannabis Legalization: A Path to $8.5 Billion in Tax Revenue
LOS ANGELES- In a groundbreaking analysis, the Tax Foundation, a Washington D.C.-based think tank renowned for its insights on taxation, has released a report that casts new light on the potential fiscal benefits of federal ...
Clearmind Medicine Inc. Regains Nasdaq Compliance with Enhanced Bid Price Stability
LOS ANGELES- Clearmind Medicine Inc. has recently achieved a significant financial milestone. The biotech company, known for its innovative approach in developing psychedelic-derived therapeutics, announced its regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. This ...
Colorado’s MED Prepares for Future of Cannabis Inventory Tracking
LOS ANGELES- The Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) is at a pivotal juncture in its oversight of the state's cannabis industry. Since the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2012, the MED has played a crucial ...
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Officials’ Suspension
LOS ANGELES- In a recent development that has sent ripples through Massachusetts' cannabis sector, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is grappling with internal instability following the suspension of two senior executives. This turmoil, underscoring potential ...
Algernon Pharmaceuticals Announces $150,000 Private Placement for Working Capital
LOS ANGELES- Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Canadian clinical stage pharmaceutical development company, has announced a non-brokered private placement aiming to raise $150,000. The offering comprises units priced at $0.075 each, with each unit consisting of ...
MindMed Announces Breakthrough in GAD Treatment with MM-120 in Clinical Trial
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, has reported promising results from its Phase 2b clinical trial of MM-120 (lysergide d-tartrate) in treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The trial achieved its ...
Trulieve Alabama Recognized as Minority-Owned Business
LOS ANGELES- The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) has recently taken a significant step forward in the development of the state's medical cannabis industry. In a pivotal move, the AMCC awarded integrated licenses to five ...
Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (CBIH) Announces SEC Approval for Common Stock Sale
LOS ANGELES- Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (CBIH), a prominent player in the cannabis bioscience sector, announced on Friday a significant milestone in its financial journey. The company's registration statement on Form S-1, under the Securities ...
Beckley Academy Strengthens Psychedelic Therapy Training Team with New Facilitators
LOS ANGELES- Beckley Academy, a prominent training organization specializing in the preparation of mental health professionals for psychedelic therapies, has announced the addition of two new facilitators to their team, Sara Gael Beauregard and Mary ...
New York’s Legal Cannabis Market Struggles Amidst Regulatory Challenges and Market Saturation
NEW YORK- New York's journey into the legal cannabis market has been fraught with challenges, marked by a series of setbacks including numerous lawsuits and regulatory hurdles. This tumultuous rollout has had a significant impact ...
Los Angeles Confronts Alarming Rise in Fentanyl-Related Fatal Overdoses
LOS ANGELES- In an alarming shift in the landscape of substance misuse, fentanyl has emerged as the leading cause of accidental overdose deaths in Los Angeles County, surpassing methamphetamine for the first time. According to ...
Week In Review: Oakland Tragedy Highlights Urgent Need for Federal Cannabis Policy Reform; Tennessee Hemp Industry Faces Setback from New Regs; AMA Introduces Psychedelic Therapy Codes In FDA Review of Prescription MDMA
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Colorado Voter Initiative Challenges Federal Law on Cannabis Users’ Gun Rights: MedMen Reduces Operations to Four States with Sale of Arizona and Nevada Assets: Biden’s Groundbreaking Pardons Signal a Paradigm Shift in Cannabis Policy and Justice Reform:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: FDA Submission of MDMA-Assisted Therapy Application Aims to Advance Mental Health; Ohio Senate Redirects Cannabis Tax Revenue; Trulieve Are a Minority-Owned Business?
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Arkansas’ Cannabis Revenues Generate Substantial Impact on Education and Community Welfare
LOS ANGELES- The newest review from the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission (AMMC) reveals the plan of the state's forward move to repurpose a sizeable sum of the revenue from the current upsurge of the state’s ...
