News and Information about the Business of Cannabis

Study Questions Risks Of Using Medical Marijuana For Mood And Anxiety Disorders

Mar 21, 2022 | National

Some people with pain, anxiety or depression who obtain medical marijuana cards may overuse marijuana within a short time frame, leading to cannabis use disorder while failing to improve their symptoms, a new study found.Cannabis use disorder, also known as marijuana...

Hemp Cultivators and Processors Get a Head Start in New York Adult-Use Cannabis Industry

Mar 9, 2022 | National

While the Garden State and Land of Steady Habits are convincingly in the lead of the tri-state dash towards adult-use cannabis sales, new legislation passed last week at least gives the Empire State a burst of energy.  There has been much anticipation since...

UM C.S. Mott Poll: Parents Perspectives On CBD Use In Children

Feb 23, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

CBD is short for cannabidiol, a chemical compound naturally found in marijuana and hemp. CBD is sold as oils, balms, gummies and other products. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health asked a national sample of parents of children 3-18...

Mississippi Governor Signs Law Allowing Medical Marijuana

Feb 3, 2022 | National

Mississippi is legalizing medical marijuana for people with debilitating conditions such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell disease. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed the legislation Wednesday and it became law immediately. It could be months before the first marijuana...

Longitudinal Study: Cannabis’ Impact on Lung Health Distinct from Tobacco

Feb 2, 2022 | International

Smoking cannabis long-term is not associated with the same physiological consequences on lung health as is tobacco smoking, according to longitudinal data published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. A team of New Zealand...