Science and Research DEA sharply increases quantities of psychedelics, cannabinoids for 2024 research Substances being produced at a more rapid rate this year will include psilocybin, DMT and delta-9 THC Rowan DunneJanuary 4, 2024
Cannabis U.S. health department urges DEA to re-classify cannabis as a less dangerous substance Cannabis is currently scheduled under Schedule I which are deemed drugs with a high risk of abuse such as heroin Natalia Buendia CalvilloAugust 31, 2023
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
Cannabis US DEA suggests big increase of cannabis and psilocybin production for research The agency says it supports research into the substances and it's necessary for the FDA to approve new quotas Kathryn TindaleSeptember 1, 2021
News Cannabis research centre opens at Washington State University After years of cannabis study at the university, researchers now have dedicated infrastructure and organization Kathryn TindaleJune 3, 2021
Industry update Low-THC weed led to poor results in major PTSD study US researchers seek DEA to permit potent pot production after long-awaited FDA-backed study shows weak weed ineffective at treating PTSD Jared GnamMarch 30, 2021
Cannabis Company study suggests inhalation of CBD safer than ingestion Tetra Bio-Pharma's results relate to other findings that high doses of CBD can cause toxicity in the liver when ingested Nick LabaAugust 28, 2020
Enforcement DEA given police-like power to uphold federal law during protests 'Para-military' force might lack de-escalation tactics when dealing with peaceful protestors, says lawyer Michelle GamageJune 5, 2020
Medical and Pharmaceutical U.S. FDA gives rare designation to THC cancer drug in clinical trials Tetra Bio-Pharma’s stock continues to rise after announcing more trials at no additional cost to shareholders Nick LabaDecember 4, 2019