The Business of Cannabis

Study: Cannabis-based Treatment Eases Agitation In Dementia

Jul 16, 2026 | National

A new Phase II clinical trial has found that a carefully formulated cannabis-based treatment may help alleviate agitation in people with advanced dementia. The findings offer hope for patients and caregivers who face one of the most distressing symptoms of the...

Federal Government Rests Its Case; DEA Administrative Hearings Continue

Jul 9, 2026 | Feature, National

The ongoing Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) administrative hearings in Arlington, Virginia—which began on June 29, 2026, and are scheduled to conclude by July 15, 2026—have reached a critical turning point as the federal government has officially rested its...

Scientists Found A Cannabis Compound That Relieves Pain Without The High

Jun 22, 2026 | Feature, National

Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences have identified compounds from the Cannabis sativa plant that may offer a new way to treat fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain. The findings, published in Pharmacological Reports, add to growing evidence that...

The Inside Story Of The World’s First Cannabis-Based Painkiller

Jun 11, 2026 | Feature, International

A new botanical drug derived from marijuana has been approved in Germany to treat chronic pain, ushering in a new future for the medical applications of cannabis. In late May, Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices, which is similar to the...

Australia Moves Toward World-First THC Driving Limit For Medicinal Cannabis Use

Jun 9, 2026 | International

New South Wales is preparing to introduce groundbreaking reforms that would allow medicinal cannabis users to legally drive with limited amounts of THC in their system, marking a significant shift in Australian road laws. Under the proposal, drivers with a valid...