Arkansas' medical marijuana program is continuing to provide a nice revenue stream for the state. Medical marijuana sales for the first two months of 2023 jumped by $4 million compared to the same period in 2022 according to the Arkansas Department of Finance Administration. This will provide a healthy boost to...

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signalled his intention to implement greater controls over medical marijuana in his state. Last week, the state's voters had their say on making recreational cannabis legal in Oklahoma - and the result was a firm no. This  result pleased Governor Stitt, who believed it was...

Legislation in Virginia on the cusp of becoming law could destroy the state's hemp sector says a cannabis industry association. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has been keen to crack down on hemp-based THC products in his state. Last year he signed a bill into law primarily targeting the controversial...

While the state's medical cannabis program is still going strong, Oklahoma voters don't seem ready for recreational cannabis just yet. Earlier this week, voters had their say on Oklahoma State Question 820, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative. More than 164,000 signatures were turned in to get the question on the November 2022...

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the USA seeking to end a ban on entry into the hemp cultivation sector for those previously convicted on drug charges. While hemp became legal at a Federal level in 2018 and is now considered just another agricultural crop in the USA, there is...

A small study of tinnitus sufferers has indicated a high level of interest in using cannabis for relief from related symptoms. But does it work? Tinnitus is a condition where ringing or other noises such as roaring, buzzing or clicking occurs in one or both ears. It's a really common...

Legal cannabis sales in the US state of Missouri topped USD $100 million in February 2023. The first legal medical marijuana sale occurred in Missouri back in October 2020, and the program went gangbusters from there. But a ballot initiative to legalize recreational use passed by a 53–47 margin on...

Medical cannabinoid company Incannex Healthcare Limited (ASX: IHL) announced early last week it had commenced a Phase 2 clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a drug containing CBD targeting rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease where the immune system attacks healthy joint tissues. This...

There are some encouraging results from a study indicating CBD may be useful in reducing stress in dogs under certain circumstances, but more research is needed. The close relationship between a dog and its owner is a wonderful thing. But it can also be a source of stress for a...

As the heat is turned up across Australia regarding driving laws and medical cannabis use, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has signalled he's ready to do something about it. In most Australian states and territories, patients using legally prescribed cannabis products containing THC can lose their driver’s license for testing positive...