Virginia’s planned recreational cannabis market could reshape the Washington region’s economic landscape. With nine million residents, it may draw consumers from Maryland and D.C., creating opportunities...
Germany and Switzerland’s cannabis reforms suggest regulated access can reduce criminalization without increasing consumption. Germany saw fewer cannabis-related prosecutions, while Swiss pilot programs reported stable or...
Germany’s Parliament passed the Statutory Health Insurance Contribution Rate Stabilization Act on July 10th, 2026, changing cannabis reimbursement rules. Around 65,000 patients must first try approved...
U.S. states with legal recreational cannabis have collected over $28.4 billion in sales taxes, with 2025 reaching a record $4.57 billion. While cannabis revenues fund healthcare,...
Virginia’s cannabis experience shows that legalization alone does not create a functioning market. Despite legal possession since 2021, consumers lacked legal sales until a regulated system...
Uruguay hosted Brazil’s ANVISA delegation to strengthen cooperation in medicinal cannabis through regulatory discussions, site visits, and stakeholder meetings. Brazil remains a key exporter of cannabis...
Tilray Brands acquired HelloMD, a digital healthcare and medical cannabis platform, pending court approval on June 29, 2026. The deal adds telehealth, education, and patient engagement...
Cannabis remains the world’s most widely used illicit drug, with 256 million users in 2024, surpassing all others combined. Growth is driven by changing attitudes and...
The 2026 Colorado survey shows teen cannabis use fell to 10 percent in 2025, down from 21 percent in 2015. Legalization has not increased youth access...
Spain distinguishes cannabis decriminalization from legalization. Private use and possession for personal consumption are not crimes if kept at home, while public use leads to fines...