The Business of Cannabis

Clinical Trial: CBD-Infused Gel Relieves Osteoarthritic Hand Pain

Jun 4, 2024 | National

The daily application of a transdermal gel containing CBD relieves pain and improves the quality of life of patients with hand osteoarthritis (OA), according to open-label trial data published in the journal Nature: Scientific Reports. Australian...

Michigan’s Marijuana Industry Hoping Congress Will Stamp Out Chemically Grown Competitor

Jun 4, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

DETROIT – The 2018 Farm Bill created what’s known as the “Farm Bill loophole” that made hemp-derived THC federally legal. This has allowed operators in other states where marijuana is illegal to take hemp-derived THC and combine it with enough additives to mimic...

Survey finds 65% Of Michigan Voters Support Allowing Licensed Health Professionals To Prescribe Psychedelics

Jun 4, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Michigan is one of several legislatures considering bills to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy with compounds such as psilocybin. To gauge Michigan voters’ interest in legalizing psychedelics, Reason Foundation solicited opinions through online platforms...

3 Arrested After Breaking Into TruLeaf Dispensary

Jun 4, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Charges are pending against three men accused of breaking into a dispensary overnight to steal marijuana, Van Buren County sheriff’s deputies said. A fourth suspect allegedly involved in the robbery remains at large. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 3:30 a.m. report...

Delaware: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill Into Law

Jun 4, 2024 | National

Democratic Gov. John Carney has signed legislation (HB 285) into law expanding medical cannabis access to seniors and others. The new law, which took effect upon passage, provides discretion to physicians to issue medical cannabis recommendations...