Madeline Colli

Mental Health Options, an advocacy group based in Massachusetts, has filed paperwork to list psychedelic decriminalization as a ballot question for voters.

Cannabis companies in Nevada urged for changes to their state’s adult-use and medical cannabis programs which were acknowledged through several passed legislations.

With federal legalization still hanging in the balance, cannabis is being legalized state-by-state. Each new setting that accepts cannabis forms their own rules and regulations which are not uniformed and could pose a danger. This has led to the phenomenon called “lab shopping”.

North Carolina State House Speaker, Tim Moore, announced that a medical cannabis legalization bill which would have benefitted many, such as veterans, is unlikely to pass in 2023.

A woman residing in Washington, D.C. sued her neighbor, claiming that their cannabis odor was a nuisance and affected her health.

A House committee would like federal officials to dedicate research to create hemp-based plastic alternatives and to develop equipment which could be used to detect cannabis-impaired driving.

Hemp Inc. is showing promising product sales number claiming to hit $16.2 billion by 2033.

Near the end of June 2023, Luxembourg joined other countries in legalizing adult-use cannabis.

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Creators of Zkittlez, a popular cannabis strain, lost a lawsuit that prevents them from using the “Skittles” brand name on their products.

New Hampshire allows out-of-state visitors, including those from Canada, to buy medical cannabis.

Arkansas medical cannabis retailers reported increased product volume and sales within the first 6 months of the year.

Long Island opened up its first recreational dispensary.

The FDA and FTC have sent warnings to several companies that market delta-8 THC edibles.

Canadian government officials are being urged to allow First Nations peoples the ability to regulate their own cannabis production and sales.

The cannabis industry is evolving at a rapid rate. Growers are all looking for ways to produce the most profitable crops in an industry that lacks standardization and guidelines. One tool that has been beneficial in cannabis cultivation is vapor pressure deficit (VPD), which has been found to be very important for how nutrients are transported throughout the plant. Here, Hannia Mendoza-Dickey, University of Texas at El Paso, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Robert Manes, Curtis Mathes Corporation; and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand, University of Texas at El Paso, Curtis Mathes Corporation, discuss the significance of VPD, why the cannabis industry is moving forward with this process, and a preview of their upcoming article titled “Intensity and Spectrum: The Role of Lighting in Vapor Pressure Deficit.”

Toms Shoes founder promises $100 million towards psychedelic research and access.

The NCAA is reconsidering changing their tune on cannabis and removing the plant from their banded drug list.

The FDA issued first draft guidance on clinical trials with psychedelic drugs.

A Brazilian university has detected cannabidiol (CBD) in a native plant called Trema micrantha blume.

Listen to Part II of this Noid Factoid from Nick Jikomes, PhD, the Director of Science & Innovation at Leafly.

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Filmed onsite at Cannabis Science Conference Spring 2023, Kim Stuck, founder and CEO of Allay Consulting, shares her unique insights and experiences in the industry.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed off on a bill allowing cannabis businesses in the state to claim state tax deductions, working around 280E.

In this interview, Chief Nursing Officer and Board President of Leaf 411 Eloise Theisen shares her insights on medical cannabis.

Recreational cannabis has officially been legalized in Delaware.

Our sister publication, Oncology Nursing News recently published an interview with Karen Hande, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, CNE, FAANP, ANEF, where she discusses increased patient interest in cannabinoids and how oncology nurses can steer pain management conversations to keep patients informed.

With the legalization of cannabis, the NYC metro area has experienced a slow rollout of their programs which has created a “gray” market for storefronts and businesses looking to sell cannabis without going through the regulatory process.

The effects of worms consuming cannabis were researched in a experiment showing that that they got the munchies and craved junk food.

Don't miss this Noid Factoid from Nathan Johnson, PhD, the Co-Founder and CEO of VERNE Bioanalytics.