Cannabis News Digest: Texas THC Rules, Maryland Search Limits, and California Road Safety
cannabis news digest August 1 2026: Texas THC schedule clarifications took effect July 31. Maryland rejected a vehicle stop based on generalized suspicion, while California awarded more than $41 million for impaired-driving programs. These developments…
Cannabis News Digest: Labor, Vermont Prices, and California Reform Pressure
The cannabis labor strike contract in Illinois ended after a 24-day strike, impacting workforce stability. Vermont's small-producer model results in higher retail prices compared to Massachusetts. California officials continue to push for banking and tax…
CED Cannabis News Digest: California Tax Rules, Arkansas Sales, and the New Schedule III Stay Push
This cannabis news digest covers the california cannabis tax ruling 2026 and its implications for the market. It also discusses Arkansas medical cannabis sales trends and the federal Schedule III stay push. These stories highlight ongoing legal and…
CED Cannabis News Digest: Puerto Rico Inspections, Pennsylvania’s Cannabis Divide, and Phuket’s 90-Day Crackdown
This cannabis news digest highlights Puerto Rico cannabis inspections as a key development in medical cannabis oversight. It also covers Pennsylvania's marijuana and hemp policy divide and Phuket's 90-day enforcement crackdown. These stories focus on…
CED Cannabis News Digest: Enforcement and Licensing Updates
This cannabis news digest covers new york illicit cannabis enforcement efforts, d.c.'s medical cannabis licensing denial, and thailand's prescription-only cannabis flower reminder. These stories highlight key regulatory changes shaping legal cannabis…
Cannabis and Mental Health: July 2026 Regulatory Digest
This digest examines cannabis and mental health through the lens of adolescent psychiatric risk, shifting THC regulations, and market noise overshadowing clinical evidence. Dr. Caplan offers commentary on separating meaningful signals from commercial…
DEA Update on Scheduling Synthetic Cannabinoids in Schedule I
The DEA scheduling synthetic cannabinoids update highlights the placement of four novel compounds into Schedule I. These synthetic cannabinoids pose significant public health risks due to their high potency and unknown safety profiles. Clinicians should…
Cannabis News Digest: Clinical Analysis of 12 Articles June 2026
This cannabis news digest reviews 12 articles from June 14, 2026, examining cannabis industry developments, regulatory changes, and enforcement actions. Dr. Caplan provides clinical commentary on the fragmented landscape affecting patient care. The…
DEA Places Four Synthetic Cannabinoids in Schedule I
The Drug Enforcement Administration has placed four synthetic cannabinoids into Schedule I due to their high abuse potential and lack of accepted medical use. These DEA Schedule I synthetic cannabinoids include 4F-MDMB-BUTICA, ADB-4en-PINACA,…
Policy Watch: 20 Synthetic Substances Regulatory Updates — May 13, 2026
This update covers synthetic substances regulatory updates 2026 with 20 key DEA scheduling actions. These include synthetic cannabinoids, opioids, and benzodiazepine analogs. The regulatory changes highlight challenges for clinicians managing cannabis…