{"id":32645,"date":"2023-12-30T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=32645"},"modified":"2026-03-26T02:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T06:12:09","slug":"cannabis-wrapped-2023-a-year-in-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cannabis-wrapped-2023-a-year-in-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis Wrapped 2023: A Year in Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis is one of those ever-evolving, blink-and-you\u2019ll-miss-it industries where change happens fast. 2023 was no exception. From crucial research studies and major calls for reform, this year brought us a few steps closer to more widespread access to the life-changing potential of cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us as we reflect on the big happenings in cannabis this year \u2013 from major reform moves to sleek product releases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Welcome Wagon: U.S. States that Legalized Cannabis in 2023\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to the cannabis legislation passed in 2023, more than half of the country now has legal access to cannabis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shout-out to all the states that legalized medical or recreational cannabis in 2023:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kentucky <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8211; In April of this year, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/kentucky\/\"><b>Kentucky<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">became the 38th state to establish a medical cannabis program, though the program does not take effect until Jan 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Delaware &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0On April 23, 2023, Delaware became the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/delaware-legalizes-recreational-cannabis\/\"><b>22nd state to legalize adult-use cannabis<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014despite the governor\u2019s opposition. Gov. John Carney (D) passed two bills to legalize cannabis into law without his signature that allows for the sale of recreational cannabis.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minnesota &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minnesota followed closely behind, legalizing recreational cannabis in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/minnesota-joins-the-recreational-cannabis-club\/\"><b>June of this year<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sales are expected to begin at state-licensed dispensaries in 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ohio &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sneaking in just before the end of the year, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/ohio\/\"><b>Ohio<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> became the 24th state to legalize recreational cannabis. Beginning December 2023, Ohio residents can now possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of extracts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Honorary Mention:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both <\/span><b>Missouri<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Maryland<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s recreational cannabis programs\u2014 originally passed in 2022 \u2014 kicked off this year with booming sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Cannabis Sales and Market Projections<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The global cannabis market is forecasted to achieve a revenue of USD $51.27 billion in 2023, which is a significant increase in revenue over 2022\u2019s USD $26.86 Billion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The market is expected to continue growing at a rate of roughly 15% a year until 2030. With those gains, Veriheal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/intelligence\/cannabis-industry-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">projects the cannabis market to grow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to approximately USD $102.90 billion by 2028.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Biggest Cannabis Stories in 2023\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We published a lot of content in 2023. Here are some of our favorite highlights:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Biggest Reform News:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29698 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HHS-Calls-for-Rescheduling-Cannabis-in-Historic-Step-for-U.S.-Cannabis-Reform.png\" alt=\"rescheduling cannabis\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HHS-Calls-for-Rescheduling-Cannabis-in-Historic-Step-for-U.S.-Cannabis-Reform.png 900w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HHS-Calls-for-Rescheduling-Cannabis-in-Historic-Step-for-U.S.-Cannabis-Reform-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HHS-Calls-for-Rescheduling-Cannabis-in-Historic-Step-for-U.S.-Cannabis-Reform-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>HHS Recommends Marijuana Be Moved To Schedule III Substance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/hhs-calls-for-rescheduling-cannabis-in-historic-step-for-u-s-cannabis-reform\/\">proposed the reclassification of cannabis<\/a> from Schedule I to Schedule III within the federal legal framework. This major news sparked a lively debate across the country. Rescheduling could potentially reshape the landscape of cannabis legalization in the United States.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Biggest Heart-Warmer:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Medical Cannabis Sales Tax Funds School Lunches for Kids in Arkansas<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This year, The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission (AMMC) announced what they&#8217;re doing with the revenue from the state&#8217;s medical cannabis program. Millions of dollars in cannabis tax funds are now contributing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ualrpublicradio.org\/local-regional-news\/2023-04-13\/arkansas-to-send-reserve-funds-to-uams-for-cancer-center-redirect-medical-marijuana-tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the provision of school lunches for children<\/a> &#8212; targeting food insecurity across the state.<\/p>\n<h3>(One of The) Most Significant History Lesson(s):<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27634 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cannabis-and-the-LGBTQIA-Community-A-History-of-Pioneers.jpg\" alt=\"Cannabis and the LGBTQIA+ Community: A History of Pioneers\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cannabis-and-the-LGBTQIA-Community-A-History-of-Pioneers.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cannabis-and-the-LGBTQIA-Community-A-History-of-Pioneers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cannabis-and-the-LGBTQIA-Community-A-History-of-Pioneers-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Cannabis and the LGBTQIA+ Community: A History of Pioneers\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Amidst the AIDS epidemic, LGBTQIA-identifying advocates like Dennis Peron fought for both patients&#8217; rights and access to cannabis. The long, intertwined history between cannabis and LGBTQIA+ activism demonstrates how their community resilience shaped the progress we now all enjoy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Biggest Stigma-Buster:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Study Reveals Americans Now Find Cannabis Safer Than Nicotine or Alcohol<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data from our Cannabis Statistics reports reveals Americans now find cannabis <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/intelligence\/cannabis-industry-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than nicotine or alcohol. This survey data might help chip away at the stigma around cannabis. It may also pave the way for more open-minded conversations and attitudes toward its use. As public perceptions shift, we could see a rise in acceptance and a fresh look at the long-standing stigma attached to cannabis consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Biggest Reminder That There\u2019s Work Left To Do<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27395 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1-Kilogram-of-Cannabis-Was-the-Ultimate-Price-of-This-Singaporean-Mans-Life-2.png\" alt=\"1-Kilogram-of-Cannabis-Was-the-Ultimate-Price-of-This-Singaporean-Mans-Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1-Kilogram-of-Cannabis-Was-the-Ultimate-Price-of-This-Singaporean-Mans-Life-2.png 1800w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1-Kilogram-of-Cannabis-Was-the-Ultimate-Price-of-This-Singaporean-Mans-Life-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1-Kilogram-of-Cannabis-Was-the-Ultimate-Price-of-This-Singaporean-Mans-Life-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1-Kilogram-of-Cannabis-Was-the-Ultimate-Price-of-This-Singaporean-Mans-Life-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1-Kilogram-of-Cannabis-Was-the-Ultimate-Price-of-This-Singaporean-Mans-Life-2-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>One Kilogram of Cannabis was The Ultimate Price of This Singaporean Man\u2019s Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Singapore&#8217;s decision to execute Tangaraju Suppiah for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/1-kilogram-of-cannabis-was-the-ultimate-price-of-this-singaporean-mans-life\/\">cannabis trafficking<\/a> sheds light on its strict drug laws, sparking international discussions about how the world views drug-related offenses. Despite medical cannabis research progress, Singapore still imposes severe penalties for recreational use. This emphasizes the difference between punishment and healthcare advancements, which prompts broader questions about how society globally perceives these offenses and the need for a more thoughtful approach to drug policies.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Highest State Award:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>NYC Becomes the Top Cannabis-Consuming City in the World<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/2023-cannabis-global-price-index-where-to-find-the-cheapest-and-most-expensive-cannabis\/\">Cannabis Global Price<\/a> Index indicates that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/new-york\/\">New York<\/a> is the world&#8217;s largest cannabis-consuming city. New York residents consume approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cfah.org\/cannabis-price-index\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62.3 metric tons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of marijuana per year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Veriheal Picks &#8211; Our Favorite Cannabis Story of 2023:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cannabinoid-bathed-Worms-Want-to-Binge-on-High-Calorie-Foods.jpg\" alt=\"Cannabinoid-bathed Worms Want to Binge on High-Calorie Foods\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cannabinoid-bathed-Worms-Want-to-Binge-on-High-Calorie-Foods.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cannabinoid-bathed-Worms-Want-to-Binge-on-High-Calorie-Foods-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cannabinoid-bathed-Worms-Want-to-Binge-on-High-Calorie-Foods-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Cannabinoid-Bathed Worms Want to Binge on High-Calorie Foods <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Yes, worms get the munchies, too. A team of researchers made this bizarre yet fascinating discovery by soaking worms in cannabinoids. Surprisingly, the worms not only exhibited a preference for junk food, but this discovery also opened up a world of possibilities for research on cannabis&#8217;s impact on appetite.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Top Cannabis Queries in 2023\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diverse world of cannabis can be confusing. Shout out to search engines for connecting cannabis enthusiasts across the globe and answering all of our cannabis questions &lt;3.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the top-searched phrases about cannabis this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u201chow to make cannabis butter\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n(Hint: Veriheal has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-make-cannabutter\/\"><strong>super easy recipe<\/strong><\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u201cwhere is cannabis legal\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\nWith cannabis law constantly changing, it&#8217;s a fair question. Check out <strong>our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/where-is-cannabis-legal\/\">guide to cannabis legality<\/a><\/strong> in the U.S.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u201chow to recover from edibles\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n(Tip: if you wake up after eating an edible feeling hungover, drink water, eat a snack, and read our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-from-edibles\/\">other helpful<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-from-edibles\/\"> tips<\/a><\/strong>).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u201chow long does cannabis stay in your system\u201d<br \/>\n<\/strong>The time for cannabis detox depends on a number of factors unique to each human, so some <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/check-out-these-restorative-thc-detox-methods\/\">THC detox<\/a><\/strong> methods can help speed along the process.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u201chow much is an ounce of weed\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\nWashington D.C. is the city in the U.S. with the most expensive cannabis, nearing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cfah.org\/cannabis-price-index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$19.10 per gram<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Our Favorite New Cannabis Products 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demand breeds innovation, and the cannabis products that debuted throughout the year are a great reminder of that. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Best Cannabis Product Release of 2023<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Veriheal\u2019s Choice: St\u00fcndenglass Mod\u00fcl<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32792\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32792 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stundenglass-module.jpeg\" alt=\"stundenglass modul\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stundenglass-module.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stundenglass-module-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stundenglass-module-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy of St\u00fcdenglass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/stundenglass.com\/products\/modul-for-dry-material\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St\u00fcndenglass Mod\u00fcl for Dry Material<\/a> is a game-changer in the world of gravity infusion technology, introducing direct heating to St\u00fcndenglass units. It has a seemingly endless list of amazing features, including a seamless magnetic connection, an intuitive 2.4\u201d display, a Quartz tank, and customizable session times controlled by a single-hand dial. Housed in a durable, lightweight aluminum casing, the Mod\u00fcl features a 6,000mAh rechargeable battery, offering up to 50 sessions per charge with a rapid 2-hour charging time. Plus, the Mod\u00fcl works for both dry material and concentrates. These features make it ideal for all types of cannabis enthusiasts &#8212; secure it as our favorite versatile cannabis product release of 2023.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Honorable Mentions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hashstash.co\/products\/hashstash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hash Stash OG Stash Box<\/a>, <\/strong>aka the stash box with ALL the compartments (that doesn&#8217;t compromise on aesthetic).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getooka.com\/product\/ooka-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OOKA Cannabis Hookah<\/a>, <\/strong>aka the smoothest, most innovative cannabis tool of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Welcome, 2024<\/h2>\n<p>From groundbreaking research to landscape-altering policy, 2023 makes us look forward to the strides we&#8217;ll make in the new year.<\/p>\n<p>One thing&#8217;s for sure: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis is entering a new renaissance period, and we\u2019re just excited to be along for the ride.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cannabis is one of those ever-evolving, blink-and-you\u2019ll-miss-it industries where change happens fast. 2023 was no exception. From crucial research studies and major calls for reform, this year brought us a few steps closer to more widespread access to the life-changing potential of cannabis. Join us as we reflect on the big happenings in cannabis this&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":32722,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[253,254],"tags":[15477,1082,15471,1563,15472,15476,58,13747,13077,133,13104,140,15474,5714,15475,15483],"class_list":["post-32645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-lifestyle","tag-cannabis-guides","tag-cannabis-industry","tag-cannabis-market-projections","tag-cannabis-news","tag-cannabis-statistics","tag-cannabis-year-in-review","tag-cannabutter","tag-delaware","tag-kentucky","tag-maryland","tag-minnesota","tag-missouri","tag-og-stash-box","tag-ohio","tag-ooka","tag-stundenglass-modul"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.1.1) - 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