The American DJ and music producer Diplo claims to have taken LSD before and during the recent Los Angeles Marathon, which he completed in a respectful 3 hours and 55 minutes. After the race, Diplo used Instagram to announce that he ran the race on acid, [...]
Early studies suggest that CBD could hold potential in tackling opioid misuse, from curbing cravings to reducing the effects of overdose. A mounting evidence base suggests that increasing access to cannabis may be linked to a reduction in opioid use, as many patients find it to [...]
European cannabis company, Cantourage UK, is bringing the first-ever New Zealand medical cannabis flower to patients, thanks to a partnership with CannFX. The New Zealand-based brand represents the majority of the country’s medical cannabis cultivators. Its partnership with Cantourage UK will allow the company to import [...]
In 2022, product liability lawsuits in the cannabis/cannabidiol (CBD) industry continued to focus on levels of THC and the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, while federal agencies continued issuing warning letters for CBD products (including CBD-infused food and dietary supplements) that made misleading medical claims. Against this [...]
Scientists in the USA are testing cannabis for its effectiveness in preventing fatal overdoses from fentanyl and other opioids. In 2021, US Government figures showed that over 80,000 people died from opioid overdose, adding to a total of over half a million deaths in the previous [...]
French patients taking part in the country’s medical cannabis experiment are to lose their supply of pharmaceutical CBD oil, as Little Green Pharma pulls out. Reports from French cannabis media site, Newsweed, regarding a possible shortage of products in the country’s medical cannabis trial, have now [...]
The New Jersey legislature recently approved legislation that would allow licensed cannabis businesses to deduct ordinary business expenses on their state tax return that they are prohibited from deducting on their federal tax return, and such legislation has been sent to Governor Phil Murphy to potentially [...]
In New Jersey’s legal cannabis market and other states with newly legalized cannabis, a new market for security agencies has emerged. The increased demand, much like other aspects of the industry, has created a gold rush mentality with plenty of new and old security agencies looking [...]
Ivana Bacik, the leader of the Labour party has shown her support for implementing a ‘rational’ approach to drugs and drug laws in Ireland. There are many people in Ireland who have previously consumed or currently consume cannabis. A report released in June 2022 by the [...]
A new case study highlights the effects of medicinal cannabis in a chronic pain patient who feels she has been ‘given a second chance at life’ since starting the treatment. A paper, published this month by researchers at Drug Science, documents the improvements in quality of [...]
The Levelling up secretary, Michael Gove, today announced that the government will ignore advice from its own drug advisory council and press ahead with a ban on laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide. Gove announced the plans on the BBC political programme Sophy Ridge on [...]
It’s no secret that cannabis has been medicinally for the management of pain for thousands of years. A number of ancient texts and records, originating from around the world, all describe the use of the plant as a treatment for various types of pain, from headaches [...]
Zurich will become the second Swiss city to legalise the sale and consumption of adult-use cannabis in a pilot programme due to launch this summer. On Tuesday 21 March, the Federal Office of Public Health (OFSP), the public health centre of the Swiss federal government, approved [...]
The Government’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has been ‘strongly urged’ to support the rescheduling of cannabis for research purposes to help patients access it as a possible treatment. In an open letter, the UK Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), has called on the [...]
There are a huge number of ways to consume cannabis, from bongs and edibles to good old-fashioned joints. But while smoking may remain the most popular way of getting high, a new kid on the block is threatening to shake things up. In recent years, vaporiser [...]
The Dutch government has pledged €1.4million for research into the effects of medicinal cannabis oil in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. The UMC Utrecht Brain Center, in collaboration with various organisations in the Netherlands, has been allocated €1.4million from the government’s Good Use of Medicines programme for [...]
New data from the UK shows that medicinal cannabis improves quality of life in patients with a range of chronic conditions. Real-world analysis of over 2,500 patients enrolled on the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, which is run by Sapphire Medical Clinics, explores the effects of prescription [...]
Mushrooms are great. There are over 50,000 species, and more are being discovered constantly. Living somewhere in the dark and mysterious world between plants and animals, fungi have captured human curiosity for thousands of years. Our ancestors have cooked them, eaten them, used them as medicines [...]
CBD Guru is a UK based CBD brand that has been producing quality products since its launch in 2018. We recently caught up with the founder, Neil Mumby, to learn how a friend’s illness took him on a personal journey to create a range of CBD [...]
Direct payments from opioid producers to pain doctors in the US saw a significant decline following the legalisation of medical cannabis, a new study has found. A new paper from researchers at the University of Florida, University of Southern California and Purdue University, highlights the impact [...]
Based in Rochester along the I-5 corridor in western Washington is 5th House Farms, a black-owned cultivation and processing company. Founded in 2016 by a BIPOC family with a tier three producer license, the company has quietly built an impressive brand success story in the state. [...]
The cannabis world is packed full of widely shared beliefs and strange myths – many of which the origin has now faded into obscurity. Take, for example, the persistent rumour that George Washington was a fully-fledged stoner, getting high on his own supply from his hemp [...]
New regulations for the prescription of medical cannabis in Germany are set to make it easier for to access the treatment under the public health insurance system. We take a look at the decision and what it means for patients. On Thursday 16 March, the Federal [...]
New research supports the use of medicinal cannabis in patients with a range of conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, peripheral neuropathy, and multiple sclerosis. The findings of an observational study suggest that a balanced formulation of medicinal cannabis is safe and effective in treating older patients, with [...]
Creating a healthy cannabis growing environment based on the science behind growing top-notch, medical-grade cannabis is essential for producing consistent results, assuming you start with quality genetics. Before speaking about the environment, it is necessary to highlight that quality and consistency has to first start with [...]
A game-changer for the industry, new F1 hybrid seeds are being touted as the “future” of cannabis cultivation. Cosmos F1 is ideal for growers pursuing a stable, resilient, uniform high-CBD crop. F1 hybrids are consistently uniform plants with a multitude of benefits for all types of [...]
Julie Durrans says she lost everything when her health unravelled and she was prescribed an abundance of opioids at the age of 40. She shares how cannabis set her on the path towards wellness – and why she launched a cannabis club during lockdown. Aged 40, [...]
Struggling to get a good night’s rest? Research shows that cannabis can have positive effects on sleep and may help alleviate a range of sleep-related disorders. An uninterrupted eight hours of sleep can often seem like a faraway dream. The NHS estimates that one in three [...]
A report issued three years ago by the Department of Treasury, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), states that the IRS will begin to increase its audit of cannabis businesses throughout the country. The report, released on March 30, 2020, states that the IRS believes [...]
By now, most people who are even a little bit familiar with cannabis (and many who aren’t) know about THC. They know what it is, what it does, and that it is a controlled substance in most countries around the world. But let’s briefly break it [...]
The company that makes 13% of all CBD food supplements permitted to sell in the UK, are now one step closer to validation and full authorisation British Cannabis, registered as CBD Health Foods Ltd, has received news that novel foods applications RP126 and RP127 have been [...]
UK legislators are being urged to recognise the health and economic benefits of cannabis as findings from the US highlight a myriad of positive public health outcomes. A recent review of existing studies has linked medical cannabis legalisation to a number of positive public health outcomes, [...]
TOMORROW, Germany’s Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) is expected to announce major changes to the country’s medical cannabis framework. These could have a significant impact on the growth rate of Europe’s largest medical cannabis market, which has expanded in double-digits consistently since legalisation in 2017. By potentially [...]
Germany will announce a bill to legalise adult-use cannabis in the next few weeks after receiving positive feedback from the European Commission on its proposals. Meanwhile, major changes are expected to its medical programme. German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) has said that a bill to [...]
Whether it’s hemp extract or CBD oil, it’s still just cannabis. But centuries of stigma means cannabis is still a controversial word. Hemp Point explores how the industry can use language to challenge stereotypes. Would a cannabis plant by any other name smell as sweet? Shakespeare [...]
On January 10, 2023, Connecticut joined those states in our union that have opened their doors to adult use cannabis sales. Seven dispensaries stepped through those doors and by January 31, Connecticut had recorded $5.1 million in adult use sales, plus an additional $8.2 million in [...]
Cannabis retail is becoming more and more commonplace in the United States. According to a consumer trends survey by North Hollywood-based cannabis brand Ganja Goddess Inc., 90% of respondents said they used online ordering and delivery services to purchase cannabis. Around 60% reported that online ordering [...]
The German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has said he is confident that the country’s plans to legalise cannabis for adult use could move ahead, after receiving “very good feedback” from the European Commission. EU approval for Germany’s cannabis bill is one of the few remaining stumbling [...]
The acclaimed scientist, Raphael Mechoulam, often referred to as the father of cannabis research, died on the 9th of March 2023, at the age of 92. Born in Hungary on the 5th of November 1930 Raphael emigrated to Israel in 1949 with his Jewish parents. Three [...]
A new online cannabis clinic for chronic pain management has launched through primary healthcare provider, The GP Service. Cannabis company, Kanabo Group, announced the launch of its first online clinic, Treat It, on Monday 13 March, which will offer a range of treatments for chronic pain, [...]
Professor Raphael Mechoulam, widely regarded as the ‘father of cannabis research’, died last week at the age of 92. We reflect on his pioneering work and the ‘irreplaceable’ loss and legacy he leaves behind. Professor Raphael Mechoulam, one of the pioneers of cannabis science, passed away [...]
Many cannabis users, whether they partake in a weekly indulgence with friends, have a nightly ritual, or consume regularly for medicinal purposes, may find themselves at some time or another – for whatever reason – looking to cut back (or completely kick) their cannabis use. This [...]
KANABO Group has today announced the launch of a new online medical cannabis clinic for pain management, Treat It. The service will be powered by Kanabo’s private telemedicine and online primary healthcare service provider The GP Service, which it acquired in a deal worth £14m this [...]
Researchers investigating the rates of drug testing in newborns in the US found that Black babies were disproportionately more likely to be tested than White, pointing to ‘structural and institutional racism’. A new study published this month reveals that clinicians were more likely to carry out [...]
Endometriosis Awareness Month helps shine a light on a painful, poorly understood condition that affects hundreds of millions of women worldwide. Emerging research might explain why many are turning to cannabis to manage their symptoms. One in 10 people live with endometriosis in the UK. That’s [...]
ANANDA Developments has today announced the acquisition of MRX Global in a deal set to transform the company’s offering. The £2m acquisition deal will see the Aquis Stock Exchange-listed cultivator not only significantly accelerate its road to revenue generation, but also acquire the rights to a [...]
Two landmark clinical trials could pave the way for a new CBD-based medicine to be made available through the NHS for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) and endometriosis. The trials, which are being led by top researchers at the University of Edinburgh, have received [...]
For many of us, the thought of cannabis will likely conjure up a very distinctive and recognisable scent – that pungent aroma has become a tell-tale sign of nearby cannabis use that is almost unmistakable. And yet, the more seasoned consumer may be able to differentiate [...]
NEW NHS data suggests that the number of prescriptions for ‘licensed’ cannabis-based medicines rose significantly in 2022. Data gathered from NHS OpenPrescribing suggests that prescriptions for Nabilone, Sativex and Epidyolex, currently the only three cannabis medicines licensed by the NHS, rose by 45% between 2021 and [...]
This International Women’s Day we explore the current state of diversity in cannabis, why female consumers are a golden business opportunity, and how Europe’s budding industry can address issues of gender and racial disparity from the start. Gender equity and equality is ultimately about power: who [...]
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