M4MM
Single Psilocybin Dose Shows Promise in Easing OCD Symptoms, Study Finds
LOS ANGELES – In a pioneering study, researchers from the University of Hertfordshire and Imperial College have uncovered the potential of psilocybin to alleviate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Published in Comprehensive Psychiatry on July ...
Glass House Raid Sparks Industry Fears and Rival Tensions
LOS ANGELES – Highly Capitalized Network-HCN is closely monitoring the unfolding developments following the July 10, 2025, when federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stormed Glass House ...
Cannabis Rescheduling Hits Pause as DEA Shifts Gears
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal cannabis rescheduling saga, already a slow-burning drama, took a sharp turn this week as Chief Administrative Law Judge John J. Mulrooney announced his retirement, effective August 1, 2025. The exit, ...
Organigram to Announce Q2 Fiscal 2025 Results
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. is scheduled to release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, ending March 31, on Monday, May 12, 2025, before market open. The company will host a ...
Curaleaf Launches Hemp-Only Retail Store in Florida Following Cannabis Legalization Setback
LOS ANGELES- In the aftermath of Florida's unsuccessful bid to legalize recreational cannabis, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has inaugurated its first hemp-exclusive retail outlet, The Hemp Company, in West Palm Beach. This establishment offers hemp-derived THC ...
St. Louis Dispensary Chain Faces Lawsuit Over Unpaid Cannabis Product Invoices
LOS ANGELES- Curio Manufacturing, a cannabis supplier, has filed a lawsuit against Heya Missouri Holdings, alleging nonpayment for cannabis products valued at $61,126. The lawsuit claims that Curio shipped these products to Heya's three dispensary ...
California’s Cannabis Excise Tax Increase Sparks Industry Concerns
LOS ANGELES- Effective July 1, 2025, California's cannabis excise tax will rise from 15% to 19%, as mandated by Assembly Bill 195 signed in 2022. This adjustment, announced by the California Department of Tax and ...
Single Psilocybin Dose Shows Promise in Easing OCD Symptoms, Study Finds
LOS ANGELES – In a pioneering study, researchers from the University of Hertfordshire and Imperial College have uncovered the potential of psilocybin to alleviate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Published in Comprehensive Psychiatry on July ...
Glass House Raid Sparks Industry Fears and Rival Tensions
LOS ANGELES – Highly Capitalized Network-HCN is closely monitoring the unfolding developments following the July 10, 2025, when federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stormed Glass House ...
Cannabis Rescheduling Hits Pause as DEA Shifts Gears
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal cannabis rescheduling saga, already a slow-burning drama, took a sharp turn this week as Chief Administrative Law Judge John J. Mulrooney announced his retirement, effective August 1, 2025. The exit, ...
Minnesota Legislature Advances Health Policy Bill with Psychedelics Task Force Provision
LOS ANGELES-- The Minnesota legislature has passed a comprehensive health policy bill that includes provisions to establish a psychedelics task force in preparation for potential legalization. The bill, which had previously passed the House and ...
Clearmind Medicine Initiates Phase I/IIa Clinical Trial of CMND-100 for Alcohol Use Disorder at Yale School of Medicine
LOS ANGELES-- Clearmind Medicine Inc. has selected Yale School of Medicine as the first site in the United States for its Phase I/IIa clinical trial of CMND-100, a proprietary compound aimed at treating alcohol use ...
PharmaDrug Appoints David Posner as Advisor to Enhance Shareholder Value and Explores Strategic Options for Cepharanthine and DMT Programs
LOS ANGELES-- PharmaDrug Inc. has announced the appointment of David Posner to its Advisory Committee and as a consultant for strategic initiatives and corporate restructuring. Posner, known for his involvement in the cannabis, psychedelic, and ...
Legacy Cannabis Growers Raise Concerns as Eswatini Considers Legalization
JOHANNESBURG–In the Kingdom of Eswatini, the prospect of legalizing cannabis has sparked a contentious debate, with legacy cannabis growers expressing their objections to the potential changes. As the country considers embracing a regulated cannabis industry, ...
Study: Smoking Cannabis Doesn’t Carry Same Risks as Smoking Tobacco
LOS ANGELES-New research published in the journal Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases has revealed that cannabis use is not associated with a heightened risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), even among individuals who possess ...
Acreage Holdings Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results with Declining Revenue and Net Loss
NEW YORK - Acreage Holdings, Inc, a multi-state cannabis operator, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. Despite challenges faced by the industry, the company reported a 1.6% decline in ...
American Medical Association Cannabis Study Finds Significant & Sustained Health Benefits
LOS ANGELES--A recent study published by the American Medical Association (AMA) has shed light on the positive effects of CBD and medical cannabis on various aspects of well-being. Conducted at a network of specialist medical ...
Financial Analysis Estimates North Carolina Could Generate $65 Million Annually from Proposed Medical Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES-- A financial analysis conducted by HedgeRow Analysis reveals that if Senate Bill 3, also known as the North Carolina Compassionate Care Act, is approved, the state could generate nearly $65 million in annual ...
New Hampshire: Senate Republicans Once Again Reject House-Backed Legalization Bill
CONCORD, NH - In a recent decision, New Hampshire Senators thwarted a House-backed initiative that aimed to legalize the use and sale of cannabis for adults. With a vote of 14 to 10, the Senators ...
California Cannabis Tax Revenue Drops, Signaling Industry Challenges and Urgency for Tax Reduction
SAN JOSE, California–In a concerning trend for the cannabis industry in California, tax revenue generated from the sector has declined significantly in the first quarter of 2023, raising alarms about the industry's viability and the ...
SEC Halts $60 Million Alleged Ponzi-Like Scheme Linked to Non-Existent Cannabis Farm
LOS ANGELES--In a stunning revelation this week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the shutdown of a long-running alleged Ponzi-like scheme in the cannabis industry, involving a company named WeedGenics and its owners. ...
Analysis: Canopy Growth Sets Sights on Expanding Canopy USA Amidst Canadian Market Concerns
NEW YORK- Canopy Growth Corporation ($CGC), a leading Canadian cannabis producer, has set its sights on the lucrative United States market. With the recent legalization and growing acceptance of cannabis across several states, the company's ...
TerrAscend Completes Sale of Mississauga Facility for CAD$19.7 Million, Further Reduces Debt
LOS ANGELES-- TerrAscend Corp. A cannabis operator in North America, has announced the successful completion of the sale of its facility located in Mississauga, Canada, for CAD$19.7 million. The company plans to utilize the net ...
MindMed’s Phase Study for Generalized Anxiety Disorder Enrolls +50% of Participants
LOS ANGELES-- Mind Medicine (MindMed), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for brain health disorders, provided an update on its Phase 2b study evaluating MM-120 (lysergide D-tartrate) for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The ...
Arizona to Award $5 Million in Grants for Clinical Studies on Psilocybin Mushrooms
PHONIX-- Arizona is set to allocate $5 million in grants for researchers to conduct clinical studies on the therapeutic potential of hallucinogenic psilocybin mushrooms. The state's recently approved budget for fiscal year 2024 includes a ...
