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The number of people using cannabis has grown 40% in the past decade, according to the United Nations 2026 World Drug Report.

26 Jun 2026

The Pl*nt: Raphael Mechoulam’s Final Interview and the Future of Cannabis

Soft Secrets

The documentary The Pl*nt is a must-watch for anyone interested in the science, history, and culture of cannabis. Directed by Ferran Calbet for HighVideo Films in collaboration with Royal Queen Seeds, this film provides a profound exploration of cannabis, one of the most significant and debated plants in modern history.

4 Bipartisan Senators File SAFE Banking Act for Cannabis Industry

The legislation, which previously passed seven times in the House, aims to provide a safe harbor to banks and credit unions wishing to serve the industry.

Does the Brain Recover After Quitting Cannabis?

Soft Secrets

For decades, researchers have explored the long-term effects of chronic cannabis use on brain structure, particularly the question of whether any changes are permanent. A groundbreaking study from Molecular Psychiatry led by researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) highlights the impressive recovery capacity of the human endocannabinoid system after quitting marijuana.

Glass House Brands Announces Uplist to NYSE; Trading Expected June 30

The California-based cannabis company received approval to list its subordinate voting shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

White House Asks Congress to Revise Hemp Definition, Delay THC Product Ban

The president’s Office of Management and Budget is pushing Congress to include the ‘fair treatment of hemp products’ in funding legislation.

VG Köln: Wann ein Cannabis-Steckling rechtlich zur Jungpflanze wird

Ein bewurzelter Cannabis-Steckling im Substrat ist juristisch kein Steckling mehr, sondern eine Jungpflanze. Das hat das Verwaltungsgericht Köln am 22. Juni 2026 in einem Eilverfahren bestätigt (Aktenzeichen 1 L 1051/26). Für den gewerblichen Handel mit bewurzelten Cannabispflanzen hat diese Abgrenzung weitreichende Folgen, denn das Konsumcannabisgesetz erlaubt die Abgabe von Jungpflanzen nur über Anbauvereinigungen. Was das […] Der Beitrag VG Köln: Wann ein Cannabis-Steckling rechtlich zur Jungpflanze wird erschien zuerst auf Hanf Magazin.

DEA Judge Sets Cannabis Hearing Schedule, Won’t Consider More Participants

The administrative law judge declined to consider pleas from non-parties to participate in the rescheduling hearing for the proposed Schedule III rule.

St. Gallen startet Cannabis-Pilotversuch mit Schweizer Premiere: Bezug per Post

Im Herbst 2026 startet im Kanton St. Gallen der achte bewilligte Cannabis-Pilotversuch der Schweiz, und er bringt eine landesweite Premiere mit: Erstmals können Teilnehmende ihr legales Cannabis per Post beziehen. Das geht aus dem aktuellen Newsletter der IG Hanf Schweiz hervor. Was den St. Galler Versuch besonders macht Die meisten Schweizer Pilotprojekte arbeiten bislang mit […] Der Beitrag St. Gallen startet Cannabis-Pilotversuch mit Schweizer Premiere: Bezug per Post erschien zuerst auf Hanf Magazin.

Landrace Sorten: Die Ursprungsgenetik des Cannabis

Jede moderne Cannabissorte trägt das Erbe einer Handvoll wilder Vorfahren in sich. Diese ursprünglichen Sorten heißen Landrassen oder Landrace Sorten. Sie sind über Jahrhunderte in abgelegenen Regionen entstanden, lange bevor Züchter begannen, gezielt zu kreuzen. Wer Namen wie Hindu Kush, Durban Poison oder Acapulco Gold hört, blickt auf die genetische Wurzel der gesamten heutigen Vielfalt. […] Der Beitrag Landrace Sorten: Die Ursprungsgenetik des Cannabis erschien zuerst auf Hanf Magazin.

Cannabis Teamsters Launch ULP Strike at Ascend Wellness

More than 300 cannabis cultivation workers are striking over unfair labor union practices as they fight for a contract as members of the Local 916.

MariMed Submits DEA Registration Applications for State-Licensed Medicreschedal Cannabis Businesses

The registration aligns with the federal Schedule III classification, which grants safe harbor to licensed operators and removes Section 280E tax restrictions.

8 Bipartisan US House Lawmakers Reintroduce SAFE Banking Act

The legislation would prohibit federal regulators from penalizing financial institutions simply because they choose to service the cannabis industry.

Stop the Repeal Launches Campaign Against Massachusetts Cannabis Ballot Initiative

The new campaign is hoping to defeat a prohibitionist ballot proposal that would reverse the state’s adult-use cannabis laws.

Guam Issues Its First Cannabis Facility Permit

ICBC Blog

Guam, a United States island territory in the Western Pacific, approved a historic cannabis legalization measure in April 2019. The ‘Guam Cannabis Industry Act of 2019’ legalized cannabis for adult use, including home cultivation, and tasked the government with building a regulated cannabis industry. “This is the first step for Guam to build a responsible […] The post Guam Issues Its First Cannabis Facility Permit appeared first on International Cannabis Business Conference.

UK Medical Cannabis Patient Numbers Set to Reach 140,000 in 2026, Industry Report Finds

UK imports of the medical cannabis and the range of products available to patients both doubled in 2025.

UK Medical Cannabis Patient Numbers Set to Reach 140,000 in 2026, Industry Report Finds

UK imports of the medical cannabis and the range of products available to patients both doubled in 2025. The post UK Medical Cannabis Patient Numbers Set to Reach 140,000 in 2026, Industry Report Finds appeared first on Cannabis Health News.

France Sets July Deadline for Medical Cannabis Regulations, as Study Shows Opioid Reductions

France’s medical cannabis experiment showed treatment was effective in reducing opioid use across four indications.

France Sets July Deadline for Medical Cannabis Regulations, as Study Shows Opioid Reductions

France’s medical cannabis experiment showed treatment was effective in reducing opioid use across four indications. The post France Sets July Deadline for Medical Cannabis Regulations, as Study Shows Opioid Reductions appeared first on Cannabis Health News.

SciPhy Systems Announces Distribution Agreement With Valenveras Portable Lab

The agreement brings Valenveras’ compact, portable near-infrared NIR spectroscopy device to the U.S. cannabis market.

Cannabis-Extraktion erklärt: CO₂, BHO, Rosin und mehr

Wer sich mit Konzentraten beschäftigt, stößt schnell auf ein Begriffsdickicht aus CO₂, BHO, Rosin, Live Resin und Wachs. Hinter all diesen Namen steht dieselbe Grundidee: Aus der Cannabisblüte sollen die wertvollen Wirkstoffe herausgelöst werden, während Pflanzenfasern, Chlorophyll und Wasser zurückbleiben. Dieser Beitrag erklärt die Cannabis-Extraktion von Grund auf, ordnet die wichtigsten Verfahren ein und zeigt, […] Der Beitrag Cannabis-Extraktion erklärt: CO₂, BHO, Rosin und mehr erschien zuerst auf Hanf Magazin.

Should DEA’s One-Sided Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Be Reason for Concern?

The government may lack a sufficient administrative record to defend a Schedule III decision in judicial review without any pro-rescheduling participants.