Health and Safety Can psilocybin help smokers quit? Johns Hopkins to study impact with NIH grant It’s the first federal grant to be awarded for psychedelic treatment research in 50 years Kathryn TindaleOctober 19, 2021
Business Tilray hires ex-Bacardi GM as president The firm will look to tap Blair MacNeil's beverage alcohol expertise in its search for profits Nick LabaOctober 19, 2021
Canada $22M of illicit weed seized during Ontario raid Upwards of 21,000 pot plants and more than 181 kilograms of processed weed were confiscated, police say Kathryn TindaleOctober 19, 2021
Canada ‘Nanny state’ Canada gets ‘D’ grade for cannabis legalization In a report by several industry groups, its authors continue to argue for less restriction to battle the still-thriving illicit market Kathryn TindaleOctober 18, 2021
Legalization DEA proposes hiking Schedule I drug production for medical research After a spike in demand for research, the DEA is proposing increased quotas for controlled substances including MDMA, LSD, psilocybin and cannabis Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 18, 2021
Business Hexo co-founder and CEO exits after rocky ride The sudden departure is effective immediately and news of a replacement is expected in 'the coming days' Nick LabaOctober 18, 2021
International Spain presented with 3 bills to regulate adult-use cannabis All the bills seek to regulate a cannabis market, as well as define rules for cannabis social clubs and cultivation Kathryn TindaleOctober 15, 2021
Cannabis Nearly half of US breast cancer patients use cannabis medically, but don’t tell their doctor: study A majority of physicians aren't equipped to talk about medical cannabis, and patients often look for information elsewhere Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 15, 2021
Canada BC launching ‘buy legal’ ad campaign to support licit cannabis industry The province is highlighting its effort to support the sector as the recreational market reaches its third anniversary Nick LabaOctober 15, 2021
Business Valens posts nearly $25M in Q3 revenue, continues aggressive acquisition strategy The firm is set to acquire Citizen Stash and Verse in the near future Nick LabaOctober 14, 2021