September 2026 - CannabisNewsWire

FridaySep 04, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Convenience Is Giving an Edge to Entities Selling Marijuana

Marijuana companies are increasingly betting that convenience will determine what consumers buy, as shoppers show growing interest in products that require little preparation and can fit easily into everyday routines. The shift is particularly visible among newer cannabis customers, who may be less comfortable with traditional consumption methods. An analysis of Headset data found that disposable, all-in-one vaporizers generated roughly $2.82 billion from 94.8 million units, representing annual gains of 23.8% in sales and 22.9% in volume. The average price was about $29.77. Meanwhile, cartridges, historically the biggest vape category, recorded approximately $2.89 billion in sales but declined 14.1% in…

ThursdaySep 03, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Study Finds Sick Days Decrease Among Medical Marijuana Users

A study by the University of Georgia suggests that laws allowing medical cannabis may help reduce health-related employee absences and potentially deliver significant savings for employers. Published June 10, the research examined employment and demographic information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau. Researchers reviewed records involving over 20 million people from 1990 through March 2025 to assess whether changes in cannabis policy were associated with workplace attendance. Their analysis found that states adopting medical cannabis decriminalization experienced an estimated 6.9% decline in absences linked to health problems. By comparison, recreational marijuana legislation was not associated with a statistically meaningful change in health-related absenteeism. Over 40 states had…

WednesdaySep 02, 2026 10:00 am

420 with CNW – Medical Marijuana Helps 9 in 10 Older Adults Combat Insomnia, Mood Issues

A new preprint study suggests that supervised medical cannabis may help ease pain, sleep problems, and mood or behavioral symptoms among older adults, although researchers caution that the findings do not establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship. The retrospective research examined 124 patients aged 65 and above who received cannabis-based treatment at a specialist clinic in Colombia. Symptoms were documented when treatment began, while 44 patients returned for an assessment roughly three months later. Most participants had no previous experience with cannabis. Their most common medical conditions included pain and musculoskeletal problems, cancer, and neurological disorders, both degenerative and non-degenerative. The main reasons for seeking treatment were insomnia, pain management, mood or behavioral difficulties, and…

TuesdaySep 01, 2026 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Illinois Adds PCOS to Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana

Illinois has expanded its medical cannabis program to cover chronic pain linked to polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, as well as pain caused by sickle cell disease. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced last Tuesday that physicians can now certify patients with either condition for medical marijuana treatment. The change took effect immediately, allowing eligible patients to seek cannabis as part of their care. The department said the decision followed an extensive assessment conducted by the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board and IDPH staff. Both conditions were added to Illinois' list of approved debilitating medical conditions after officials…