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Cannabinoids and Fatty Liver Disease: Emerging Research Highlights a Growing Health Challenge for Seniors
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of scientific research is examining how compounds derived from Cannabis may interact with metabolic diseases that affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Among the most widespread of these conditions is ...
Hawaii Moves Forward on Psychedelic Therapy Research Framework
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Senate approved legislation that would set up a state task force to examine ways to bring breakthrough mental health treatments, like psilocybin- and MDMA-assisted therapies, into clinical and policy discussions. Senate ...
Texas Restricts Sales of Smokable Hemp Products Effective March 31
AUSTIN – Texas retailers must pull smokable hemp products from shelves by the end of the month under final rules adopted by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The regulations, which take effect March ...
PGP Farmer Secures €3M for EU-GMP Medical Cannabis Hub in France
PARIS – French biotech company PGP Farmer announced the completion of a €3 million funding round from private investors. The capital obtained will help advance the company's plans to establish a large-scale, EU-GMP compliant production ...
Cultural Fluency Is Cannabis’ New Growth Lever—How Brands Like Spiritual Plants Speak the Language
The Rise of the Meaning-Led Buyer Consumers aren’t just choosing what works. They’re choosing what aligns. Across categories—from food to fitness to finance—people are opting for brands that reflect their identity, not just their needs. ...
Enter the Garden: Inside Spiritual Plants’ Routine-Friendly Path to Plant Medicine
Cannabis marketing has settled into two scripts: clinical wellness copy that flirts with medical territory, and recreational branding that leads with strength and speed. Neither speaks well to consumers who want something quieter—products they can ...
ANNOUNCING: New Podcast Show ‘Spiritual Plants with Craig Rose’ Brings Culture, Plant Medicine, Market Reality Into One Conversation
Produced by Highly Capitalized Network and sponsored by Spiritual Plants, the new series is hosted by Craig Rose, Co-Founder and Chief Spiritual Creative of Spiritual Plants LOS ANGELES — February 10, 2026 — Highly Capitalized ...
Cannabinoids and Fatty Liver Disease: Emerging Research Highlights a Growing Health Challenge for Seniors
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of scientific research is examining how compounds derived from Cannabis may interact with metabolic diseases that affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Among the most widespread of these conditions is ...
Hawaii Moves Forward on Psychedelic Therapy Research Framework
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Senate approved legislation that would set up a state task force to examine ways to bring breakthrough mental health treatments, like psilocybin- and MDMA-assisted therapies, into clinical and policy discussions. Senate ...
Texas Restricts Sales of Smokable Hemp Products Effective March 31
AUSTIN – Texas retailers must pull smokable hemp products from shelves by the end of the month under final rules adopted by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The regulations, which take effect March ...
Florida’s Cannabis Market Sees Shift as Smaller Operators Capture Market Share
LOS ANGELES- In Florida's evolving medical cannabis landscape, smaller operators are making significant inroads, challenging the dominance of established multi-state operators (MSOs). Despite the state's stringent vertical integration requirements—which mandate that Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers ...
Hawaii Lawmakers Renew Push to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis with Constitutional Amendment Proposal
LOS ANGELES- Hawaii lawmakers introduced House Bill 519, proposing a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational cannabis for adults aged 21 and over. The bill seeks to amend Article IX of the Hawaii State Constitution, allowing ...
Tacoma City Council Decriminalizes Natural Psychedelics
LOS ANGELES- The Tacoma City Council in Washington State unanimously approved a resolution to decriminalize natural psychedelics, including substances containing tryptamines, phenethylamines, and indolamines. This legislative action designates the enforcement of laws against these entheogenic ...
Rhode Island Proposes Psilocybin Legalization and State-Regulated Therapy Program Pending Federal Rescheduling
LOS ANGELES- In January 2025, Rhode Island lawmakers introduced House Bill 5186, aiming to legalize psilocybin possession and cultivation for personal use. The bill proposes that individuals be allowed to cultivate psilocybin within their residences ...
Cannabis Legalization Measures Face Challenges in 2024 Elections
LOS ANGELES- In the 2024 elections, marijuana legalization measures faced significant challenges across multiple states. Notably, only Nebraska succeeded in relaxing restrictions by approving two ballot measures that legalized medical cannabis and established a regulatory ...
PharmaCann Defaults on Innovative Industrial Properties Leases
LOS ANGELES- On December 19, 2024, PharmaCann Inc., a privately held and vertically integrated cannabis company, defaulted on its December rent obligations for six of the eleven properties leased from Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIP). ...
Awakn Life Sciences Secures $535,000 Credit Facility to Advance Addiction Treatment Programs
LOS ANGELES - Awakn Life Sciences Corp. a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on treatments for substance use and mental health disorders, has secured an unsecured credit facility of up to US$535,000 from an arm's length ...
Massachusetts Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Reach Record $1.64 Billion in 2024
LOS ANGELES- In 2024, Massachusetts' adult-use cannabis industry achieved a record $1.64 billion in gross sales, marking a significant milestone since the state's first recreational dispensaries opened in November 2018. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission ...
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Bills Propose Vertical Integration with License Caps
LOS ANGELES- Nebraska lawmakers have introduced legislative proposals to implement the state's recently approved medical cannabis laws. The proposed regulations include provisions for vertical integration and impose caps on the number of licenses issued. Under ...
European Citizens Launch Initiative to Promote Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies
LOS ANGELES- A coalition of healthcare professionals, academics, and advocates has initiated the PsychedeliCare European Citizens' Initiative (ECI), aiming to enhance access to psychedelic-assisted therapies across the European Union. The campaign seeks to collect one ...
New York’s Cannabis Tax Revenue Surges Amid Market Expansion
LOS ANGELES- New York State is experiencing a significant increase in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, the state anticipates collecting $161.8 million, a fourfold increase from ...
Regulatory Challenges for Hemp Beverages in the USA
LOS ANGELES - The hemp beverage industry in the United States is growing rapidly, driven by consumer demand for wellness-focused and sustainable alternatives to traditional drinks. According to Fortune Business Insights, the U.S. cannabis beverage ...
The Rise of Cannabis Beverages: Trends and Market Insights for 2025
LOS ANGELES - Cannabis beverages are gaining traction in the health and wellness industry as a new way to deliver cannabinoid benefits. As 2025 approaches, this market is projected to grow significantly, evolving consumer preferences ...
Poland’s Medical Cannabis Prescriptions Decline Amid Regulatory Changes
LOS ANGELES- Recent regulatory changes in Poland have led to a significant decrease in medical cannabis prescriptions. In August 2023, the Ministry of Health implemented a regulation requiring physicians to verify a patient's medication history ...
High Tide Acquires Majority Stake in Germany’s Purecan GmbH
LOS ANGELES- Canadian cannabis retailer High Tide Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a 51% stake in German pharmaceutical wholesaler Purecan GmbH for approximately €4.8 million. The transaction comprises €2.4 million in High ...
