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Researchers at Colorado State University’s Department of Biomedical Sciences recently determined that certain lab mice, when exposed to psilocybin, experienced reduced cravings for fentanyl. Notably, the effect was only observed in female mice. The study, published in August in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, also found that the psychedelic did not cause anxiety-like behaviors. “It is

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) this week voted 3-0 to adopt a petition submitted by Caitlein Ryan and The Cannabis Alliance to create a mechanism for documenting a properly licensed company’s participation in the state medical cannabis industry. The policy change will help qualified medical cannabis companies register as a federally legal

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) last week entered into a formal consent order with Trulieve over wastewater discharges at its Capps Highway cannabis cultivation facility in Monticello, according to Tallahassee Reports. The order comes after complaints from nearby residents about wastewater runoff from the facility associated with reverse-osmosis reject water, and condensate from dehumidifiers and HVAC

A new study conducted by Cannabis Public Policy Consulting found 100% of respondents viewed state-issued QR codes as making them feel more protected by their state cannabis regulator. Another 91% indicated the QR codes helped them better understand consumer safeguards and standards, while nearly 89% reported that it increased their confidence in their state’s legal cannabis

The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has approved a first-of-its-kind study focused on the efficacy of an oral THC solution for chronic pain. The new research license is for the use of VER-01 for people experiencing chronically painful lumbosacral radiculopathy, commonly known as sciatica. In a statement, John Kagia, executive director of the New York Office of

New restrictions on the size and potency of adult-use cannabis products took effect this week in Ohio, WCMH reports. The changes could force some businesses to remove products from their shelves. Under the rules enacted by the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC), cannabis flower is now limited to one ounce per package and vape cartridges

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) said last weekend that she is planning to vote no on Question 8, the ballot initiative seeking to repeal the state’s voter-approved adult-use cannabis industry. “We’ve got to keep recreational marijuana here in Massachusetts. It’s an important industry, the cannabis industry, and I hope the voters keep cannabis.” — Healey,

New Jersey State Sen. Raj Mukherji (D) is accused in a lawsuit of setting up straw owners for cannabis companies to take advantage of the state industry’s social equity rules, Politico reports. The lawsuit alleges that Mukherji, who has ownership in dispensaries in several states, recruited people from his political circle to serve as majority owners

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Division of Cannabis Regulation is proposing changes to the state’s Facility Ownership and Employment and the Facilities Generally sections of the state’s cannabis law. The changes would clarify ownership requirements for medical and comprehensive cannabis facilities, including the impact of rule violations on facility ownership and employment, the agency

New Mexico’s Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) Enforcement Bureau has opened more than two dozen active criminal cases related to the state’s cannabis and industries since the agency began operations in January, KRQE reports. Agency Chief Vince Mares told KRQE that the agency is “getting calls every day” about other suspected violations of the state’s cannabis law,