Cannabis 2024: The First Quarter & Three To Go

On another front, a group of 12 Democratic Senators is calling for the federal government to craft a comprehensive cannabis program grounded in federal regulation. They emphasize the importance of integrating new scientific findings on cannabis’s therapeutic properties and its interaction with the human endocannabinoid system.

Across the globe, at Charles Darwin University in Australia, promising research on Cannabis Sativa extracts is underway. These extracts have shown encouraging results in halting the spread of melanoma by inducing the cancerous cells to self-destruct. Additionally, Cannabis Sativa has exhibited the ability to eliminate leukemia cells in laboratory settings, prompting anticipation for human trials.

However, amid these scientific breakthroughs, the United Nations remains wary of member countries deviating from cannabis legalization for strictly medical or scientific reasons. This poses a dilemma, as the stance of the UN Drug Council could influence the trajectory of cannabis legalization on a global scale, potentially impacting the U.S.’s stance given its significant influence within the UN.

Meanwhile, the Cherokee Tribe, exercising its sovereignty, plans to introduce recreational cannabis to its North Carolina Reservation on April 20th, coinciding with the national cannabis day, despite the state’s prohibition on cannabis. In Hawaii, the Senate has recently passed a bill legalizing cannabis, while Missouri is accepting applications for forty-eight new micro-business retail adult-use cannabis establishments.

As the season progresses, anticipation grows for the return of last season’s cured cultivars, promising a resurgence of sought-after flavors in cannabis hotspots like Colorado, Maine, Michigan, and New York. March heralds the commencement of various cannabis cups and festivals, providing enthusiasts in states with medical or recreational cannabis programs the opportunity to witness the evolution of cannabis culture firsthand.

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