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A strong majority of cannabis consumers say they prefer cannabis use to alcohol consumption; 45 percent said they would likely replace some of their drinking with cannabis in the future.

A report compiled by Leafly and Whitney Economics shows that the cannabis industry, sporting 200,000 jobs and an explosive rate of growth, is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. economy.

Consumer research giant Nielsen is partnering with the cannabis industry analytics company Headset to provide extensive new data offerings to Consumer Packaged Goods companies.

A re-analysis of an oft-cited 2015 study showing cannabis reforms to be associated with increased adolescent use has found the initial conclusion was flawed.

A report completed last week by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission shows that there’s enough cannabis already in stock in Oregon to meet more than six years of demand — and the state keeps issuing licenses to new producers.