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Definium Clears Phase 3 Trial for its LSD-Based Depression Treatment
NEW YORK – Definium Therapeutics Inc. announced positive topline data from its Phase 3 Emerge study evaluating DT120, an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) formulation of pharmaceutical LSD, in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). The ...
Vireo Growth Finalizes Equity Stake in Two Maryland Dispensaries
MINNEAPOLIS – Vireo Growth Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of an indirect 49% equity interest in HA-MD, LLC, the entity that owns Chesapeake Integrated Health Institute and Maryland Alternative Relief, two licensed ...
Khalifa Kush Enters Australia Through Endoca Distribution Deal
LOS ANGELES – Khalifa Kush, the Cannabis brand founded by rapper Wiz Khalifa, has struck a distribution agreement with Australian medicinal Cannabis company Endoca to bring its flower, edibles and vape cartridges to patients across ...
Ascend Wellness Shuts Down Lansing Cultivation Facility
LANSING – In a move that reflects ongoing adjustments in Michigan’s Cannabis sector, Ascend Wellness Holdings is shutting down operations at its Lansing cultivation site. The decision comes after a fire late last year and ...
Cannabis and Alcohol Push Back Against Proposed Hemp Regulation Bill
WASHINGTON – Competing industry interests are shaping the debate over federal hemp policy as lawmakers weigh alternatives to an impending ban on many hemp-derived products. A new legislative effort highlights the tensions between established markets ...
Research and Markets Report Sets a $28B Target on Cannabis Tech
DUBLIN – The Cannabis industry has transformed from plant cultivation to infrastructure development. Today, institutional-grade technologies reshape the way the global supply chain works, and the numbers behind this evolution are capturing the attention of ...
Europe Medical Cannabis to Reach $13 Billion by 2034, IMARC Group Reports
NEW YORK – A fresh industry report highlights substantial potential in Europe's regulated medical Cannabis market as more countries refine access rules and patient numbers climb. The analysis from IMARC Group points to steady expansion ...
Definium Clears Phase 3 Trial for its LSD-Based Depression Treatment
NEW YORK – Definium Therapeutics Inc. announced positive topline data from its Phase 3 Emerge study evaluating DT120, an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) formulation of pharmaceutical LSD, in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). The ...
Vireo Growth Finalizes Equity Stake in Two Maryland Dispensaries
MINNEAPOLIS – Vireo Growth Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of an indirect 49% equity interest in HA-MD, LLC, the entity that owns Chesapeake Integrated Health Institute and Maryland Alternative Relief, two licensed ...
Khalifa Kush Enters Australia Through Endoca Distribution Deal
LOS ANGELES – Khalifa Kush, the Cannabis brand founded by rapper Wiz Khalifa, has struck a distribution agreement with Australian medicinal Cannabis company Endoca to bring its flower, edibles and vape cartridges to patients across ...
Legal Status of Cannabis in Europe
LOS ANGELES- A growing number of European countries now permit the use, cultivation or sale of cannabis under regulated conditions, driven by evolving public policy and emerging economic opportunity. Germany legalized limited recreational use on ...
New Lawsuit Challenges Lottery Process for Kentucky Medical Cannabis Licenses
LOS ANGELES- A group of Kentucky-based applicants has filed a lawsuit arguing that the state’s lottery system for awarding medical cannabis licenses is unconstitutional and unfairly structured. The suit, filed on June 27 in Jefferson ...
Organigram Expands U.S. Market Through Collective Project Direct to Consumer Launch and THC Beverage Portfolio Expansion
LOS ANGELES- Organigram Global Inc. Canada’s largest cannabis producer by market share, has entered a significant new phase in its U.S. strategy. Through its recently acquired subsidiary, Collective Project, the company has launched a direct-to-consumer ...
Clampdown on Australian Medicinal Cannabis Prescribing Raises Questions on Effectiveness
LOS ANGELES- Health regulators in Australia recently issued reinforced guidance aimed at improving prescribing standards for medicinal cannabis, reflecting growing concerns over patient safety and industry conduct. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), along ...
The Senator Who Legalized Consumable Hemp Now Wants to Ban It
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), once hailed as the architect of federal hemp legalization under the 2018 Farm Bill, is now backing efforts that could dismantle the very market he helped create. Industry insiders say ...
Canadian Court Sides with Psychedelic Therapy Advocates in Psilocybin Exemption Case
LOS ANGELES- A Canadian federal court has ordered Health Canada to revisit its denial of psilocybin exemptions for health-care professionals, marking a significant development in the country’s evolving drug policy landscape. The ruling stems from ...
Dallas Halts Enforcement of Voter‑Approved Cannabis Depenalization Charter
LOS ANGELES- Dallas city officials have suspended the enforcement of a charter amendment approved by 67 percent of voters in November, which decriminalized possession of up to four ounces of cannabis and prohibited arrests based solely ...
Würk Integrates DailyPay’s On‑Demand Pay into Payroll Platform
LOS ANGELES- Würk, a provider of payroll, human resources, and compliance software for highly regulated industries—including cannabis and gaming—has integrated DailyPay’s on‑demand pay service into its existing payroll platform. The integration enables Würk’s clients to ...
9 in 10 Americans Favor Cannabis Legalization, Pew Research Center Poll Reveals
LOS ANGELES – A groundbreaking Pew Research Center survey conducted from January 27 to February 2, 2025, shows that 87% of Americans support legalizing cannabis, reflecting a seismic shift in public sentiment. The poll results, ...
Organigram Global Launches Collective Project THC Beverages in 25 U.S. States
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), Canada’s leading cannabis company by market share, has made a significant stride into the U.S. market with the launch of its hemp-derived THC beverage brand, Collective ...
Brazilian App Turns Patient Adoption Into a Cannabis Data Asset
LOS ANGELES- Brazil’s health-tech startup Blis says its mobile platform now supports more than 300,000 registered patients, generates roughly R$2 million (about US$363,000) in monthly revenue and reaches users in more than 1,800 municipalities. By ...
Blüm Holdings to Acquire Northern California Cannabis Dispensary
LOS ANGELES- Blüm Holdings Inc, a California-based publicly traded holding company and cannabis operator, has signed a binding all‑stock agreement to acquire a majority stake in a licensed adult‑use and medical cannabis dispensary in Northern ...
Colorado Legal Cannabis Market Sees Sustained Growth Through 2030
LOS ANGELES- A recent industry report estimates that Colorado’s legal cannabis market, valued at approximately USD 2.59 billion in 2024, is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9% between 2025 and 2030—reaching ...
Curaleaf Takes Full Control of European Arm in Bold Strategic Move
LOS ANGELES - In a major development out of the cannabis industry, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA, OTCQX: CURLF) has just announced it’s taken full ownership of Curaleaf International, buying out its minority partner’s stake ...
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 ...
