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Marijuana reform is emerging as a midterm elections issue on both sides of the aisle
With November’s pivotal midterm elections fast approaching, cannabis reform is emerging as an important issue. Two states, Massachusetts and Idaho, will vote on ballot initiatives regarding legalization, and in several others, including Kansas and Iowa, gubernatorial candidates are debating cannabis matters.
CNBC Aug.15, 2026THC in cannabis may reduce nightmares in people with PTSD
The main psychoactive component of cannabis seems to reduce persistent and distressing nightmares in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The drug dronabinol – purified tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oil extracted from cannabis plants – was more than twice as likely to lead to a complete cessation of nightmares in people with the mental health condition than a placebo. Although it is unclear why it has this effect, THC may suppress the stage of sleep when dreams are most likely to occur.
New Scientist Aug, 14, 2026Historic Shift in the U.S.: Cannabis Use Surpasses Cigarettes and Alcohol
The United States is undergoing an unprecedented cultural and social shift. For the first time in history, the number of Americans who use cannabis daily or nearly every day has surpassed both regular cigarette smokers and people who consume alcohol with the same frequency. This is not a temporary bubble, but a significant transformation in Americans’ behavior, driven by the gradual easing of state-level restrictions and a radically changed perception of risk.
La Voce di New York Aug.13, 2026Data is Becoming Cannabis’ Most Valuable Crop
For more than a decade now, the world’s largest retail conglomerates have been quietly building their consumer data empires. Today, their consumers’ data is perhaps more valuable to these brands than the goods they want to sell them.
Business Of Cannabis Aug.13, 2026