UK cannabis firm Avida Global acquires leading CBD producer

By |2021-09-30T16:16:11+01:0030 September 2021|

British cannabis firm Avida Global has announced its takeover of Canna Creations and Green Stem CBD. The acquisition sees the firm become a fully vertically integrated seed-to-sale business, now controlling the entire lifecycle of its medical cannabis oils. White-labelling manufacturing business, Canna Creations, produces a wide [...]

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Cannabis consumption by pregnant women increased during pandemic according to new study

By |2021-09-30T16:15:57+01:0030 September 2021|

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has revealed that cannabis use among pregnant women increased during the pandemic. Researchers from Kaiser Permanente compared figures of pregnant women consuming cannabis in Northern California during the pandemic to the numbers from the [...]

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CBD and insomnia : CBD company and research centre to launch new trial

By |2021-09-30T16:15:41+01:0030 September 2021|

Could cannabis help with insomnia? CBD and medical cannabis company BOD Australia have partnered with the Woodcock institute to launch new trial. The insomnia research and agreement between BOD Australia and the Woodcock Institute will involve a phase IIb clinical trial. It is aimed at developing [...]

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JuicyFields cannabis crowd growing movement challenges Canadian “green rush”

By |2021-09-30T16:15:24+01:0030 September 2021|

JuicyFields crowd growing platform Vs. Canadian cannabis market: Overview of two medicinal cannabis hype cases with totally different approaches and outcomes. Sponsored post Despite a loud joyful boom that happened in Canada in 2019 when cannabis was moved to the legal side, the country has failed [...]

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Ireland’s HSE to offer first medical cannabis products from October

By |2021-09-30T16:15:04+01:0030 September 2021|

The Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced that the first cannabis-based products will be available through the Medical Cannabis Access Programme from next month. In a joint committee meeting held on Wednesday 29 September, CannEpil was announced as the first drug to be made available [...]

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‘Cancer, cannabis and me’ – Patient’s moving blog about her journey with stage 4 cancer

By |2021-09-29T11:11:31+01:0029 September 2021|

Medical cannabis patient, Terri Baker writes about her experience with incurable cancer, cannabis and motherhood in an emotional blog to raise awareness. Terri Baker, who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 30 and has been battling the condition for more than a decade, is [...]

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Medical cannabis may reduce pain levels in fibromyalgia patients – study

By |2021-09-29T11:11:17+01:0029 September 2021|

A new study on patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia and other inflammatory rheumatic diseases, reports a reduction in pain levels following medical cannabis use. The study revealed patients experienced reduced levels of pain and better sleep quality following their use of medical cannabis products. The study surveyed [...]

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“Innovation requires brave decisions” – Gen-Z beauty brand hits 1.7 million Tik Tok views

By |2021-09-29T11:10:57+01:0029 September 2021|

 Rebekah Hall CEO at South West Brands explains the importance of influencer marketing as the brand hits 1.7 million views on TikTok with their hashtag, #metheloveofmyownlife. New CBD brand Love MeMeMe – which is aimed at Gen-Z consumers rather than millennials or baby boomers – offers [...]

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The UK CBD Start-up Doing Things Differently: We Reviewed The Good Level’s Full-Spectrum Products

By |2021-09-29T11:09:34+01:0029 September 2021|

Finding a CBD brand that knocks your socks off in today’s saturated market is a real challenge. The Good Level is aiming to change that by shaking up the same old CBD business models and offering something new. Sponsored post They start with a website, pay [...]

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Medical cannabis may reduce opioid use among chronic pain patients – study

By |2021-09-29T11:09:09+01:0029 September 2021|

A new study revealed that medical cannabis therapy is associated with a potential reduction in prescription opioid use by pain patients. Researchers analysed trends in pain patient’s use of prescription opioids over a six month period before and after they started using medical cannabis. The study [...]

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Calls for trial of London cannabis legalisation as early as 2022

By |2021-09-27T21:00:06+01:0027 September 2021|

A new report published by the London Cannabis Legalisation Commission calls for a trial of legal cannabis in London to begin as early as 2022. The London Cannabis Legalisation Commission’s, London Cannabis Study published on Monday 27 September, says there is no place for a room [...]

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Experts make ‘weak’ recommendation of medical cannabis for chronic pain

By |2021-09-27T20:59:50+01:0027 September 2021|

A panel of experts have made a weak recommendation for a trial of non-inhaled medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain. A new paper, published in the British Medical Journal earlier this month, concluded that non-inhaled cannabis showed a “small to very small” improvement in [...]

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New study reports reduced anxiety and depression from low-dose CBD

By |2021-09-27T20:59:39+01:0027 September 2021|

A new study from the US has found that the use of CBD products, even at a low dose, was linked to reductions in both anxiety and depression. The study led by non-profit organisation Realm of Caring (RoC), examined the benefits of medicinal cannabis products for [...]

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CBD vaping may lead to improvements in verbal recall – study

By |2021-09-27T20:59:21+01:0027 September 2021|

A study on CBD vaping has revealed it may be associated with short-term improvements in how we recall words. The researchers took the effects of vaporised CBD and compared them to placebo on verbal episodic memory performance in a group of 34 young adult participants aged [...]

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Is it time for a T (tolerance)-break?

By |2021-09-24T14:33:52+01:0024 September 2021|

How do you know if it’s time to take a tolerance break? Dr Niraj Singh, a consultant psychiatrist and member of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society, explains. Dr Niraj Singh Medical cannabis is used increasingly for a range of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, pain, [...]

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95% of patients with rare skin condition report improvements with cannabis topicals

By |2021-09-24T14:33:44+01:0024 September 2021|

A new study of a rare skin condition has revealed that different preparations of cannabinoids could have benefits for patients with painful Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is the name of a group of rare inherited skin disorders that can cause the skin to become [...]

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How do I access a medical cannabis prescription?

By |2021-09-24T14:33:01+01:0024 September 2021|

Curious about accessing a medical cannabis prescription? It can be difficult to know where to start or what to expect. Cannabis Health News editor, Caroline Barry, who has a medical cannabis prescription for ADHD, and Dr Jean Gerard Sinovich, medical director of the Cannabis Access Clinics [...]

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Patient Voices: “I feel like I can plan for the future instead of having to take one day at a time”

By |2021-09-24T14:32:37+01:0024 September 2021|

Introduced to cannabis while struggling with symptoms of Ehlers Danlos syndromes as a teenager, getting a prescription has allowed Lex Wolfe to plan for the future and thrive while living with multiple chronic health conditions.  Lex Wolfe has just graduated from an undergraduate degree in forensic [...]

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How The Good Level is changing the UK CBD market for the better

By |2021-09-24T14:32:21+01:0024 September 2021|

The Good Level is bringing new energy to the UK CBD market by focusing on quality, local products and supporting British farming. The Good Level is a UK-based CBD company actively working to improve cannabidiol production and distribution in the UK. It works closely with operators [...]

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Cannabis legalisation not linked to rise in car accidents, says study

By |2021-09-24T14:32:07+01:0024 September 2021|

A team of researchers have studied emergency room records and determined that cannabis legalisation in Canada has not resulted in an increase in admissions. The data published in the journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence revealed that there has been no increase in two provinces, Alberta [...]

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UK Fibromyalgia to host two-part webinar on medical cannabis and CBD

By |2021-09-24T14:31:45+01:0024 September 2021|

UK Fibromyalgia, a magazine dedicated to the chronic condition, will host a two-part webinar discussing the role that medical cannabis and CBD can play in treatment. UK Fibromyalgia has joined forces with Integro Clinics, Primary Care Cannabis Network, Cannabis Patient Advocacy and Support Services (CPASS) and [...]

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Canadian study shows more women using cannabis for menopause symptoms

By |2021-09-24T14:31:30+01:0024 September 2021|

A new study shows a large percentage of women have tried cannabis to manage their menopause symptoms. The menopause study aimed to examine the rates and patterns of cannabis use and its perceived effectiveness in managing symptoms. Researchers analysed responses from 1,500 women living across Alberta [...]

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Cannabis company offsets 25,956 tonnes of emissions to become carbon neutral

By |2021-09-22T07:43:10+01:0022 September 2021|

Canadian company HEXO has offset 100 percent of its 2020 operational carbon emissions, in addition to the personal emissions of 1,200 employees. HEXO , one of the largest licensed cannabis companies in Canada is a consumer packaged goods company working in the  sector under different brands, [...]

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Cannabis Manufacturing Considerations: From Raw Materials to Finished Goods

By |2021-09-22T07:43:03+01:0022 September 2021|

Facility layout and design are important components of overall operations, both in terms of maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of the process(es) executed in a facility, and in meeting the needs of personnel. Prior to the purchase of an existing building or investing in new construction, [...]

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Ask the Experts: Aspergillus Across the Supply Chain

By |2021-09-22T07:42:59+01:0022 September 2021|

In an industry where compliance is such a dominant influence, navigating and understanding cannabis microbiology can be a tall order. With some education, research and knowledge on microbial contamination though, it doesn’t have to be  a daunting task. From when a cannabis plant is started, throughout [...]

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Leaders in Cannabis Formulations: Part 4 – LifeTonic

By |2021-09-22T07:42:57+01:0022 September 2021|

Russell is the CEO of NES Technology Holdings, a technology development and marketing company that operates Vapor Distilled and LifeTonic Brands. NES Technology Holdings has invented a technology portfolio of more than 160 granted and pending patents that cover inventions across several high-value industries, including cannabis, [...]

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Pro-skateboarder owned performance brand, Just Live to launch CBD sparkling water

By |2021-09-21T15:18:36+01:0021 September 2021|

Just Live an athlete owned performance CBD brand has partnered with wellness company, Vertical Wellness and canafarma to release a line of sparkling water. A professional skateboarder and multiple X Games gold medalist Paul Rodriguez co-founded the brand with professional soccer player and World Cup winner, [...]

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Italy close to referendum on decriminalising cannabis

By |2021-09-20T14:00:08+01:0020 September 2021|

A referendum campaign in Italy has gathered over 500,000 signatures in under a week meaning Italy may hold a referendum on decriminalising cannabis next year. In Italy, a popular referendum can be called if a petition secures over 500,000 signatures before the September 30 deadline. Campaigners [...]

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Cannabis and IVF: Study reveals consumption may not be associated with compromised effects

By |2021-09-20T13:59:53+01:0020 September 2021|

A study from researchers in Canada and Israel have revealed that a history of cannabis use is not associated with compromised effects on IVF. The study, published in the Journal of Cannabis Use, on the effects of a person’s history of cannabis use found it is [...]

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Spain approves first cannabis based medicine

By |2021-09-19T00:37:39+01:0019 September 2021|

Spain has approved the first cannabis based medicine, Epidyolex for patients with severe conditions such as epilepsy. Epidyolex, an oral cannabis-based medicine, has been approved in Spain by the Ministry of Health after a large two-year trial. The approval for Epidyolex was based on the results [...]

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Royal Society of Medicine and Integro Clinics announce pain and cannabis medicines event

By |2021-09-19T00:37:08+01:0019 September 2021|

The Royal Society of Medicine has announced a collaborative event, Pain and cannabis medicines: Everything you want to know (but were too afraid to ask) in association with Integro Medical Clinics. The event takes place on October 11 from 8:30 to 17:30. It will explore the potential [...]

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Celebrities including Drake call for a general pardon for those involved in cannabis offences.

By |2021-09-19T00:36:47+01:0019 September 2021|

Over 150 celebrities including the rapper Drake and NBA athletes have signed an open letter to President Biden calling for a general pardon of non-violent cannabis offences. NBA athlete Al Harrington, rapper Drake, world champion boxer Badou Jack, rapper and activist Killer Mike, NBA star John [...]

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WeedMaps Acquires Sprout

By |2021-09-19T00:36:41+01:0019 September 2021|

The WeedMaps parent company, WM Technology, Inc., announced this week that they have acquired Sprout, a cloud-based CRM and marketing platform in the cannabis industry. Sprout’s CRM software is used by dispensaries, distributors and cultivators in 28 different states and offers a variety of marketing services [...]

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3 Pillars of Cannabis Banking Compliance

By |2021-09-19T00:36:40+01:0019 September 2021|

Few people will disagree that financial compliance isn’t the most exciting topic within the cannabis industry. But compliance is, and always will be, the engine grease to the legal cannabis market. Cannabis operators have the arduous task of dealing with multiple layers of compliance, both operational [...]

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Colorado to Bolster Hemp Testing Rules, Rollout Delayed

By |2021-09-19T00:36:36+01:0019 September 2021|

Earlier this year, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced a plan to introduce new testing rules for the state’s growing hemp industry. Under the new regulations, hemp products must be tested for residual solvents, heavy metals and pesticides, in addition to making [...]

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Best Practices for Training New Hires and Documenting Operations

By |2021-09-19T00:36:33+01:0019 September 2021|

Let’s just say it. There is an undeniable chaos in the cannabis industry. It doesn’t matter if you’re a big or small operator, it’s likely that you don’t have a documented system for creating and managing ever-changing SOPs or for consistently training all employees on the [...]

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Red Eyez: Making CBD accessible to the masses

By |2021-09-17T12:29:53+01:0017 September 2021|

CBD could be a part of everyone’s daily wellbeing routine, but it needs to be affordable first, says founder of Red Eyez CBD, Darshan Patel. Red Eyez CBD founder Darshan Patel shares his industry insight with Cannabis Health News. The potential benefits of CBD are well [...]

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CBD brand created by a Welsh athlete releases report on potential health benefits of CBD

By |2021-09-17T12:29:23+01:0017 September 2021|

The Healthcare Technology Centre (HTC) partners with Welsh brand Hemp Heros to discover the potential health benefits of CBD products. The Welsh HTC led by Swansea University Medical School collaborated with Swansea and Ireland based company, Hemp Heros. Hemp Heros was co-founded by  David Hartigan and [...]

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Zurich to launch recreational cannabis trial

By |2021-09-17T12:29:01+01:0017 September 2021|

Zurich is launching a new trial that will allow people to buy cannabis products from pharmacies and social clubs under controlled conditions from next year. Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, announced a three and a half year pilot scheme that will allow the sale of cannabis products. [...]

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LYPHE Group Opens Swiss Division With Germany And Poland To Follow By End Of Year

By |2021-09-16T17:11:19+01:0016 September 2021|

ONE of the UK’s fastest growing and largest cannabis companies has launched its first European operation with more to follow over the coming months. The London-headquartered LYPHE Group operates a number of divisions including the The Medical Cannabis Clinics (TMCC) which caters for over half of [...]

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Work On £12m Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation Facility Held-Up By Covid-19 UK Travel Ban

By |2021-09-16T17:11:02+01:0016 September 2021|

ANANDA Developments has secured £300,000 to build out the first phase of its medicinal cannabis growing research facility in Lincolnshire. In May last year the AQSE Growth Market-listed business unveiled £12m plans to create one of the UK’s largest medicinal cannabis farms – capable of growing 300,000 [...]

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Children’s Dutch Epilepsy Cannabis Medicines Will Be Made In The UK To Overcome Import Impasse

By |2021-09-16T17:10:48+01:0016 September 2021|

A PERMANENT solution to the import impasse on children’s epilepsy cannabis medication has emerged with the Dutch manufacturer set to see the medicines made in the UK. However, the Transvaal Pharmacy, which is based in the Hague, says this will not be in operation for at [...]

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The UK Medical Cannabis Industry Can – And Does – Provide Epilepsy Medicines For Children In Post-Brexit Britain

By |2021-09-16T17:10:22+01:0016 September 2021|

Pierre Van Weperen of Grow Pharma on the post-Brexit issue surrounding the import of epilepsy cannabis medicines into the UK. MAINTAINING existing quality standards was one of the key themes of the Brexit argument and for finished medicines this still comes with a European Union Good [...]

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NHS Launching Patient Registry To Support Evidence Base For Cannabis Medicines

By |2021-09-16T17:09:45+01:0016 September 2021|

THE NHS is to launch is first-ever cannabis patient registry in a move which signifies an ambition for the medicines to become more widely-available to UK patients. Health Secretary Matt Hancock ordered an urgent review into the lack of cannabis prescriptions, last spring. The creation of [...]

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FDA Issues Warnings on Delta-8 THC Products

By |2022-02-25T12:43:36+00:0016 September 2021|

On September 14, the FDA published a consumer update on their website, seeking to educate the public and offer a public health warning on delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as delta-8 THC. For the uninitiated, delta-8 THC is a cannabinoid that can be synthesized from cannabidiol (CBD) [...]

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California bill: Ryan’s Law would allow medical cannabis use in hospitals

By |2021-09-16T11:34:43+01:0016 September 2021|

Ryan’s Law or The Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act would allow patients to use medical cannabis in certain situations on hospital grounds. Members of the California Assembly and Senate have advanced legislation to the governor’s desk which would allow medical cannabis products in hospitals and [...]

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WADA to review cannabis ban after Sha’ Carri Richardson forced to miss Tokyo Olympics

By |2021-09-16T11:34:31+01:0016 September 2021|

The decision to review cannabis follows American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson being forced to miss the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for the substance. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is to review if cannabis should remain a banned substance for athletes. It comes after the American sprinter [...]

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How wellness brand Papilio is helping people live a calmer and happier life

By |2021-09-16T11:34:01+01:0016 September 2021|

New wellness brand Papilio is on a mission to help people live a calmer and happier life, with the healing properties of CBD. Launched earlier this year, by cousins Caroline Holford and Georgina Muncaster, CBD wellness brand Papilio Products has already established a wide range of products [...]

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