The Business of Cannabis

Meta-Analysis: Cannabis Use Not Linked To Elevated Risk of Oral Cancer

Nov 21, 2025 | National

Cannabis use is associated with a reduced risk of oral cancer, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. An international team of investigators from Jordan, Iraq, and...

What’s Next For Hemp Companies Ahead Of Federal THC Ban?

Nov 19, 2025 | National

After going to the major leagues, Joe Salome was planning to go to Trader Joes. That was before President Donald Trump signed the death warrant for his hemp business. Now, instead of marketing THC beverages to a major grocery chain, Salome, founder and a managing...

Closer Proximity To Cannabis Retail Stores Linked With More Cannabis Use But Less Drinking

Nov 19, 2025 | National

A statewide study of more than 60,000 adult Oregonians shows that living near cannabis retail stores is associated with a greater tendency toward frequent cannabis use but a lower likelihood of heavy alcohol consumption. The research led by Oregon State University...

You May Be Eligible To Receive A Share Of One Million Grant Dollars Available In Social Equity Program

Nov 19, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s social equity team will be accepting applications for the FY 2026 Social Equity Grant Program. You may be eligible to receive a share of one million grant dollars or are very close to becoming eligible! The funds available through the...

Study: Older Adults With a History of Cannabis Use Exhibit Superior Cognitive Performance Compared To Non-Users

Nov 19, 2025 | National

Older adults with a history of cannabis use exhibit superior cognitive performance and slower age-related declines in executive function, according to data published in the journal Age and Ageing. Israeli researchers assessed cognitive performance in a...