New Zealand has authorized two psychiatrists to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to selected adults with PTSD who have not responded to conventional treatments, while keeping the substance classified as an unapproved medicine. The move creates a tightly controlled access pathway that falls short of broad legalization and places the country somewhere between Australia’s existing model and… Keep Reading
New York has expanded access to Cannabis Showcase Events, giving licensed microbusinesses more ways to participate in temporary markets and reach consumers beyond traditional dispensaries. The change creates new opportunities for small operators, although events remain tightly regulated and growers still face the broader challenges of cost, competition, and compliance. Buying vegetables, artisanal cheese, and… Keep Reading
New research found that cannabis stimulates appetite in both rats and humans, suggesting the munchies are driven by shared biological mechanisms rather than culture or expectation. The findings could help scientists better understand appetite regulation and explore future treatments for conditions involving nausea, weight loss, or reduced food intake, while highlighting the need for further… Keep Reading
New Jersey’s cannabis market is not in its baby teeth era anymore. The state has flower brands with loyal followings, pre-roll makers swinging hard, edible companies fighting for shelf space, and concentrate heads who know the difference between something washed with care and something dressed up for a menu photo. That is the lane ONYX… Keep Reading
New York has always been a proving ground for culture. Music, fashion, street energy—it all collides here first, then ripples outward. Cannabis spent decades orbiting that world just outside the spotlight. This June, that changes. At Governors Ball in Queens, THC beverages are stepping inside the gates. No workaround, no side-eye, no hiding in the… Keep Reading
New Jersey is getting its first-ever Cannabis Cup. One night, one city, one stage. May 1 at Steel Pier in Atlantic City. Event details Date: Thursday, May 1, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Venue: Steel Pier, Atlantic City, NJ Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID Find Judge Kits: cannabiscup.com Buy Tickets: https://tickets.cannabiscup.com/nj-cannabis-cup-2026 The… Keep Reading
New York’s legal cannabis market is still writing its origin story. Licenses are rolling out, retailers are finding their footing, and brands are fighting to stand out in one of the most scrutinized adult-use markets in the country. On March 13, the New York Cannabis Retail Association (NYCRA) is betting that progress won’t come from… Keep Reading
