Cannabis
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has achieved FDA approval for its Phase 2 clinical trial, MJP2, after three years of negotiations and regulatory hurdles. This study will investigate the use of smoked cannabis in treating PTSD among 320 veterans across multiple states, aiming to generate real-world safety data. Funded by the Michigan Veteran […]
Nicki Minaj’s concert in Manchester, scheduled for Saturday night, was postponed after she was detained in the Netherlands due to marijuana being found in her luggage. The promoter, Live Nation, announced that the concert would be rescheduled and tickets would be honored. Minaj tweeted that she was stopped at the Amsterdam airport, where police discovered […]
A new study published in the journal Addiction reveals that daily and near-daily marijuana use in the U.S. now surpasses high-frequency alcohol consumption. According to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 17.7 million Americans reported using marijuana daily or almost daily in 2022, compared to 14.7 million who reported the same […]
A national survey revealed that over 11% of high school seniors in the U.S. have used delta-8 THC, a hemp-derived compound known as “diet weed,” in the past year. This usage is notably higher in states with no regulations on delta-8 and where marijuana is illegal. The substance, similar but milder than delta-9 THC found […]
The first round of licenses for dispensaries to sell marijuana in the Finger Lakes region will be given out starting today June 15th. New York state has issued 99 dispensary licenses across the state but there was a delay for the Finger Lakes region. State will issue first licenses for cannabis dispensaries for Finger Lakes […]
There is a new program launching in New York State to warn of the dangers of buying unlicensed weed products. Legal cannabis products must go through testing for safety before selling it at legal dispensaries in New York State. In early April the state approved 99 dispensaries however, there are no approved legal dispensaries in […]
Happy birthday to Sean “Diddy” Combs. Diddy is celebrating more than his 53rd birthday because it was announced that he’s the owner of the largest minority owned cannabis company in the world. Creso Labs and Columbia Care announced the sale of the company to Diddy for a total amount of $185 Million dollars. Below are the […]
Uber Eats is expanding it’s service to cannabis, offering deliveries in Toronto. Uber Eats has teamed up with cannabis marketplace Leafly to offer residents weed delivery from local, licensed retailers in Canada. Uber Eats claims this is a world first for a “a major third-party delivery platform.” Users in Ontario have been available to order […]
Two Florida women were arrested after tampering with food at a wedding. According to reports The bride and her caterer are facing charges after they laced the food at the bride’s wedding with marijuana causing at least three guests to become sick. The bride agreed and allowed the caterer to lace the food that she […]
NBA Brooklyn Nets Star Kevin Durant and Weedmaps, just announced a multi-year agreement with KD’s investment company, Thirty Five Ventures, and his media company, Boardroom. Weedmaps, a leading technology platform for people and businesses who purchase and engage in cannabis. The partnerships goal is to deconstruct the negative stereotypes associated with cannabis. It also anticipates elevating […]