medical marijuana

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the accurate percentage of the German population participating in the medical cannabis market. Shares of Aurora Cannabis Inc (NASDAQ:ACB) fell roughly 20% on Wednesday following the company's fiscal Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings report...

President Donald Trump appointed journalist Sara Carter as the next director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), or the “drug czar,” reported Fox News, quoting the president's comments on social media. "It is my great honor to announce Sara Carter as our next Director...

“The cannabis world is always growing. It's a steady and slow process, but it never stops,” says Jürgen Bickel, managing director and co-founder of STORZ & BICKEL. For more than two decades, he has been at the forefront of innovation in vaporization, transforming the way consumers...

Marc Fogel, who was sentenced to 14 years in a Russian penal colony after his 2021 arrest in Moscow for possessing medical marijuana, is coming home. The White House announced Tuesday, per various news outlets, that it had negotiated Fogel's release. White House national security adviser Michael...

In states where both medical and recreational marijuana are legal, patients are filling fewer prescriptions for medications commonly used to treat anxiety, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. The findings consistently showed that increased access to marijuana correlates with...

The National Rifle Association warns that court rulings challenging the federal gun ban for marijuana users have created a confusing legal landscape for cannabis users and gun owners alike. While nearly half of all U.S. states have some form of legal cannabis and nearly 40 states have legal medical...

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), known for her resilience and iconic self-expression, is the inspiration behind the new cannabis brand Alas Pa' Volar (Wings to Fly). The brand, founded by Marisela Nuño, CEO of the Los Angeles-based Hierba Buena, will have a soft launch on Dec. 16. It will...

Florida's Department of Health announced plans to award 22 new medical cannabis licenses, a decision that could reshape the state's cannabis industry but is likely to face legal challenges. The announcement, posted Tuesday on the agency's website (via Tallahassee Democrat), comes more than 18...

Despite the legalization of medical marijuana in 38 states, there remains limited understanding of the 4.1 million registered patients and the health issues they address. New research from a medical cannabis telehealth company Leafwell provides insights. Analyzing data from over 81,000 medical...

Article via El Planteo "Puerto Rico is a paradise for a cannabis entrepreneur," says Jaime Rengifo, CEO of Prich Biotech, often regarded as the largest cannabis company in Latin America. Since his arrival on the island, Rengifo has closely observed how this relatively small region has become a...

At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, industry leaders explored the intersection of medical cannabis access, patient loyalty and market challenges. Addressing key issues such as regulatory hurdles, changes in the medical marijuana market and the importance of patient education, the...

In a move to honor veterans and first responders, Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (OTCQX:PLNH), a multi-state cannabis company, has announced its "Healing Heroes" initiative for Florida's veteran and first responder communities. From November 1 through November 14, Planet 13 will partner with veteran-led...

Bedrocan International, a producer of pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis, is set to make a return to the Canadian market, reaffirming its long-held commitment to providing standardized medicinal cannabis for patients. The company recently acquired a facility in Scarborough, a strategic...

A recent study has found that dronabinol, a synthetic version of THC (the primary psychoactive component in cannabis), effectively reduces agitation in Alzheimer's patients. Presented at the International Psychogeriatric Association conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the study reveals that...

As adult-use cannabis markets gain traction across the U.S., medical marijuana — a cornerstone of early cannabis reform — seems to be losing its place in policy discussions. Despite its importance, the focus on adult-use legalization has overshadowed the medical marijuana conversation, raising...