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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health condition, affecting millions of people every year. Nightmares frequently impact those with PTSD and can be incredibly distressing and disruptive. While prescription medications are one treatment option, a new study suggests THC could offer another. The research, published in Nature Medicine, examined dronabinol, a synthetic form of THC sold under the brand name Marinol.

As a longtime cannabis journalist, keeping up with the latest and greatest is no easy feat. So many pitches hit my inbox, endless jars end up in my hands, and countless press boxes land on my doorstep. And while it may be hard to stand out above the crowd, some items do pique my interest. Here are six weed products I’m stoked to explore this weekend. Flower distributed by Redwood Roots Even with my finger on the pulse of cannabis, some weed strains continue to elude me.

The Minnesota cannabis market is one to watch. Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market has been slow to develop, but as the industry takes shape, businesses and organizations are looking for ways to build connections and momentum. Against that backdrop, several businesses and organizations are planning Minnesota Cannabis Week, a series of business-to-business events focused on networking, education, and industry development. Taking place Aug.

At GreenState, we’re doing our best to keep you updated on the latest in cannabis law in the US. That’s why we partnered with Legalization Nation, an explanatory comic strip by Box Brown that provides a perspective to consumers and patients on the complexities of the emerging legal cannabis industry.

Psychedelic research for veterans is gaining momentum under the Trump administration. The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching another federally backed clinical trial, this time examining psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. This month, the VA announced a new clinical trial examining the effectiveness of psilocybin, the primary psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” for veterans with depression.

THC beverages have exploded in popularity nationwide, with sales topping $1.1 billion in 2025 alone. A looming federal hemp ban threatens the category, but a new bipartisan bill may give THC drinks a lane of their own. Reps. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, and Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, introduced the Beverage Regulatory Parity Act this week.

Outside Lands is the Bay Area’s most iconic festival, turning Golden Gate Park into a cultural oasis every August. Dozens of white-hot acts performing across seven stages, 100+ local food options, interactive art installations, and an entire section dedicated to cannabis—it’s truly a San Francisco classic. Despite the ongoing chaos in the real world, the vibes seemed extra high at Outside Lands 2026. Everywhere you looked, you saw dense crowds filled with smiles and laughter.

Just when it looked like pre-employment cannabis testing was on its way out, some employers appear to be reversing course. A new Fisher Phillips survey of more than 600 businesses found that 60 percent now test job applicants for cannabis, up from 52 percent when the employment law firm asked the same question in 2024. Forty-six percent said they test every applicant, compared with 40 percent two years ago, while 14 percent test only certain positions, including safety-sensitive jobs.

If the future still happens here first in California, what do the California Cannabis Awards at the CA State Fair foretell for global weed culture? If you study all the medalists and trophy winners from the July 18 awards ceremony, some clear trends stand out: doing your own breeding work; tapping into natural, living soil outdoor farming techniques; and braving awkward government meetings. Here are some findings from Sacramento to take back to deploy in other cannabis communities worldwide.

President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to delay a federal hemp ban he signed into law, personally calling one senator as the White House pushes for broader cannabis reform. According to Axios, Trump phoned Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) to explain why his administration is in favor of a proposed delay to the so-called hemp ban. Trump reportedly explained the White House is working on updates to federal cannabis policy and the November ban could “complicate” their plans.