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May 27, 2026	How Policy Changes and the Pandemic Reshaped Teen Cannabis Use A recent study, published online in JAMA Network Open, examined more than 1.3 million screenings of Northern California adolescents from 2011–2024 to understand how cannabis use changed after legalization and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rates of adolescent cannabis use had been steadily declining before California legalized recreational cannabis in 2016, but began increasing after the law passed—before retail stores even opened—suggesting shifts in social norms, perceived risk, and normalization rather than access alone. Rates continued to rise modestly after legal sales began in 2018.
May 27, 2026	This Event Is Basically the World Championship of Weed, But With a Stacked Rap Lineup If cannabis had its own Olympics, Zalympix would be the medal ceremony, the marketplace, the concert, and the afterparty rolled into one. The traveling cannabis competition returns to Los Angeles for the seventh time this Saturday, bringing together cultivators, brands, curious shoppers, and full-blown cannasseurs for a 21+ event built around flower, culture, and discovery.
May 26, 2026	Researchers Discover Cannabis Compounds That May Fight Obesity Without the High Scientists at UC Riverside uncovered evidence that compounds beyond THC may influence how the body regulates metabolism and insulin signaling. A preclinical study from the University of California, Riverside offers new insight into a puzzling pattern that scientists have noticed for years: people who use cannabis chronically often have lower body weight and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, even though cannabis is widely known for increasing appetite.
May 26, 2026	Marijuana Legalization Supporters And Opponents File Notices To Participate In DEA Hearing On Rescheduling Next Month Advocacy organizations on both sides of the marijuana legalization debate have filed notices of intent to participate in a hearing on broad federal rescheduling of cannabis that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to begin next month.
May 26, 2026	Indiana Officials Await Federal Action on Marijuana Indiana legislators may soon return to discussions surrounding medical cannabis, though state officials say there is still uncertainty about whether federal action will prompt any immediate changes in state policy. During a meeting on May 11, members of the Indiana Board of Pharmacy examined a federal notice concerning cannabis rescheduling. However, the board did not move forward with any decisions, emphasizing that Indiana would only consider a response once the federal government formally completes the process. As a result, existing cannabis laws in the state remain intact for the time being.
May 26, 2026	Is the Cannabis Industry Breeding Itself Into a Corner? Walk into any licensed dispensary in Canada today, and the shelves have never looked more exciting with dozens of strains, vivid names, and endless variety. But beneath the surface of that apparent abundance, some say the genetic foundation of cannabis is shrinking.
May 26, 2026	Cannabis Provides ‘Significant Improvements’ In Pain For Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis And Osteoarthritis Patients, Study Shows Cannabis products appear to have “beneficial effects” for people struggling with the symptoms of chronic pain, according to a new study— with the results indicating relief from both intoxicating and nonintoxicating cannabinoids. Researchers affiliated with the University at Buffalo, University of Michigan Medical School and MoreBetter recruited 64 people with fibromyalgia, 25 with rheumatoid arthritis and 75 with osteoarthritis of the knee and/or hip to participate in the trial.
May 26, 2026	Antigua and Barbuda Medicinal Cannabis Authority Educates Police Recruits on Cannabis Law Antigua and Barbuda Medicinal Cannabis Authority Educates Police Recruits The Antigua and Barbuda Medicinal Cannabis Authority (ABMCA) has initiated an educational program for police recruits, providing foundational knowledge in medicinal cannabis law. This initiative involved nearly 60 officers-in-training at the Police Training School, aiming to foster a more informed and effective national law enforcement body. The ABMCA’s engagement session focused on its mandate, the structure of the medicinal cannabis industry, and the legal distinctions pertinent to law enforcement duties.
May 26, 2026	Cannabis Europa London 2026: The First Major Gathering Since Rescheduling Changed the Game Events Podcasts Issue Library Newsletter Subscribe Directory Submit Media Kit Cannabis Europa London 2026: The First Major Gathering Since Rescheduling Changed the Game May 26th, 2026 For many, last week’s rescheduling announcement threw a spanner in the works. The US medical cannabis market, for now the only market to be impacted by rescheduling directly, is far smaller and, as such, much less of a priority for many operators. Yet Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s announcement has done something more profound than adjust a tax position or ease a research barrier. By moving Schedule III, cannabis is officially recognised as having medical benefits for the first time. In essence, this brings the US’ federal policy far closer to its European counterparts. The legal mechanism underpinning the rescheduling order, a provision of the Controlled Substances Act designed to bring US drug law into compliance with the 1961 UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, is the same international framework that governs medical cannabis regulation across Europe. That convergence, and what it means for operators, investors, regulators and patients on both sides of the Atlantic, is the most pressing conversation in the global cannabis industry right now, and one that will take place next month at Cannabis Europa London 2026.
May 26, 2026	Entering its Eighth Year, Rosebud Bowl is Returning to its Cannabis Culture Roots What began as a cannabis gathering within the legacy Kootenay cannabis community, Rosebud Bowl has evolved into Canada’s Premiere Cannabis Comparison event focused on sensory evaluation, education, and community connection. While the event has evolved to be held alongside the Unicorn Music Festival in recent years, organizers say this year marks a deliberate return to the Bowl’s original cannabis-centred focus.
May 25, 2026	Renewabuild Great Plains to Begin Manufacturing Structural Hempcrete Blocks in Iowa Renewabuild Great Plains is preparing to commence manufacturing of structural hempcrete blocks in Rock Valley, Iowa, with production anticipated to begin by the end of 2026. This initiative positions the company as the first in the United States to produce these specific structural hempcrete blocks, according to a report by Agweek. The development builds on earlier reports of industrial hemp infrastructure development in Iowa.
May 25, 2026	Weed, Driving, and DUIs: What Happens If You Get Pulled Over Switch to Light Mode Driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. Yet, with states having different criteria as to what constitutes driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), marijuana consumers need to be familiar with what “under the influence” really means. Unlike the nationally recognized standard for drunk driving (0.08% blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, in every state except Utah), there is no comparable nationwide standard for drug impairment. Additionally, limitations of drug-detecting technology and the fact that THC levels in the bloodstream vary depending on individual factors (such as metabolism and frequency of use) complicate the enforcement of DUID laws.
May 25, 2026	New Zealand’s Medicinal Cannabis Sector Gains Export Focus with New Grower Body The New Zealand medicinal cannabis sector is undergoing a structural development with the establishment of a new grower body, NZ Grow Co, and an associated extraction facility in north Waikato. This initiative, spearheaded by Ora Pharm, aims to enhance the industry’s position as a high-value export sector by integrating cultivation, processing, and export capabilities for local growers. The move is intended to address the complexities of operating in regulated international markets and to foster a more cohesive industry framework.
May 25, 2026	Congressional Committee Approves Bill To Develop ‘Impairment Standards’ For Cannabis A congressional committee has approved transportation legislation containing provisions to require federal officials to study the issue of driving of driving under the influence of marijuana and other drugs and propose “evidence-based impairment standards.”
May 25, 2026	Thailand’s Medical Cannabis Prescription Rules Show Limited Impact on Street-Level Access Thailand’s recent implementation of stricter regulations for medical cannabis prescription has introduced new requirements aimed at limiting cannabis use to medical purposes. However, observations from Bangkok, particularly in tourist-heavy areas, suggest that these new rules have had a limited effect on the widespread accessibility of cannabis for recreational use, according to a report from the Bangkok Post published on May 25, 2026. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in the enforcement and practical application of the country’s evolving cannabis framework, building on earlier coverage of Thailand’s medical cannabis policy and its enforcement discrepancies.
May 24, 2026	Black Cannabis Shop Owner Explains Struggles Still Impacting Black Owners In a historic shift, the Trump administration has officially reclassified medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Moving the Schedule I drug to the lesser Schedule III category is expected to open more doors as cannabis becomes more popular. But for many Black Americans, the move is just another reminder of the greater disparities that keep thousands in prison over marijuana offenses.
May 24, 2026	TSA Policy Allows Medical Cannabis Through Airport Security Amidst State Law Nuances and Traveler Confusion The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has adjusted its policy regarding medical cannabis travel, now permitting passengers to carry medical marijuana through airport security checkpoints under specific conditions. This shift, reported by ClickOrlando, impacts travelers at facilities such as Orlando International Airport, where many passengers expressed ongoing confusion about the updated guidelines.
May 24, 2026	Survival Crop: When Countries Collapse, Cannabis Becomes a Lifeline State failure triggers a currency collapse, which destroys the economics of legal agriculture and drives farmers toward the one crop that still generates reliable income. Across Lebanon, Myanmar, and Afghanistan — three nations in varying stages of collapse — cannabis cultivation has emerged as the primary economic lifeline for millions of farming families who have no other viable path to survival.
May 23, 2026	After Canada Legalized Cannabis, Police Caught More Drunk Drivers When Canada legalized cannabis in October 2018, there were many concerns about its potential impacts. One of them involved cannabis-impaired driving. Before legalization, police were already catching more drug-impaired drivers each year. So, people naturally worried that more stoned drivers would appear on the road after legalization.
May 23, 2026	Canadian Cannabis Sales Marched Higher in March Statistics Canada released March retail sales for the country, with cannabis sales increasing from the February levels, up 7.4% to C$471.4 million from the prior month. The sequential increase was down 4.0% on a per-day basis more due to the fewer days in the prior month. February, originally reported at C$440.5 million, was revised lower to C$439.1 million. The sales in March were up 6.2% from a year ago, down from the level last month at 7.6% and in May at 8.3% and 7.5% in June but better than the prior lowest annual growth rate since legalization commenced of -0.9% in September 2024 due to the BC strike. In 2024, total sales increased 4.5% to C$5.39 billion, and they were up 4.1% in 2025 to C$5.62 billion. So far in 2026, sales are up 7.7%.

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