The Business of Cannabis

GOP Bill Would Use Opioid Funds To Jump-Start Clinical Trials On Psychedelic-Based Trauma Treatment

Jun 3, 2026 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Can a psychedelic drug with heavy side-effects and anecdotal evidence as a treatment for addiction become a wonder drug for veterans facing opioid substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorders?  House Republican state Rep. Jaime Green of Richmond wants to find...

How A Dose Of Medicinal Cannabis Alters Brain Waves During Sleep

Jun 1, 2026 | National

Taking a pill containing cannabis compounds might alter sleep patterns for individuals with mild to moderate insomnia, mostly by reducing the amount of time spent in the specific sleep phase associated with dreaming. A single dose of a medication combining...

Research Challenges Long Standing Beliefs About Cannabis And Male Hormones

May 28, 2026 | National

The effects of cannabis on the hormonal system and male fertility remain controversial within the scientific community. A study conducted by the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration with the Swiss Center for Applied Human Toxicology (SCAHT), provides a new...

Can Michigan Medical Marijuana Patients Fly With Cannabis?

May 28, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Medical marijuana is no longer banned by the federal government, but can you fly with it? The answer in Michigan seems to be, yes, but the TSA’s lack of clarity on the topic means there are risks and unanswered questions, three marijuana defense attorneys told MLive....

Cannabis Company Atlantic Medicinal Partners Abruptly Closes All Stores Amid Lawsuit

May 20, 2026 | National

Strong demand for a product doesn’t guarantee business success, especially in the unique cannabis industry. While general retail struggles with economic headwinds, rising labor and rent costs, and shifting consumer behavior, the marijuana landscape faces additional,...