A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that patients given ketamine for the treatment of non-psychotic, treatment-resistant depression reported ‘non-inferior’ outcomes compared to electroconvulsive therapy. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment that involves passing an electric current through a patient’s brain, [...]
Khiron Life Sciences, the leader in cannabinoid-based medicine in Latin America, is now bringing its flagship medicinal product, the full-spectrum cannabis extract KHIRIOX 12/14, to the UK. This THC-based medical formulation has gained significant popularity and is the most prescribed cannabis extract in Latin America. With [...]
Astrasana and Clever Leaves have partnered to establish an international supply agreement for medical cannabis extracts in Czech Republic and Switzerland. Clever Leaves Holdings Inc, a global medicinal cannabis company, announced today the arrival of their first shipment of medical cannabis extracts from Colombia to Switzerland-based [...]
Inexpensive in vitro Methods to Evaluate the Impact of Cannabinoid-containing Products on Sentinel Lactobacillus spp. S. Lewin 1, A. Hilyard2, H. Piscatelli1, A. Hangman1, D. Petrik1, P. Miles2, and C. Orser2 1MatMaCorp Inc, Lincoln NE; 2Apothercare LLC, Boston MA Abstract The public has readily embraced cannabidiol (CBD) [...]
Recent moves by its neighbours towards more liberal cannabis laws have led to some wondering whether Poland is also poised for reform. Ahead of the country’s largest cannabis event WeedFest, Michał Witczak, says there is ‘light in the tunnel’, but the fight to shift the attitudes [...]
A four-year pilot project, which would permit the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes in Iceland, has been proposed by policymakers. Following a debate in Alþingi [Icelandic parliament] last week, officials have proposed a four-year pilot project to permit the use of medical cannabis, as well [...]
In the regulated cannabis sector, retail shrinkage is a concern as business owners must navigate tight regulations in an often cash-only environment combined with the usual causes of retail shrinkage, including theft and inefficient operations. Retail shrinkage occurs when a company loses inventory from causes other [...]
Hemp Point’s first foray into cosmetics harnesses the power of hemp, in harmony with a full-spectrum of active ingredients, resulting in a winning formula that respects the wisdom of nature. The CBD topicals market is becoming increasingly saturated, especially given that the introduction of novel food [...]
Researchers in the US have been awarded a $11.6 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to study the effects of cannabis in those living with HIV. The five-year grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) of the National Institutes of [...]
There are a lot of risks throughout the entire supply chain in the cannabis and hemp markets. Legal and regulatory issues, quality control reliability, security problems, product safety, potency, and constantly changing supply and demand are just a few major risks cannabis operators must stay on [...]
The cannabis industry in the United States is booming. In just a few years, it has gone from a small, underground market to a multi-billion-dollar industry. This growth is due in part to the legalization of cannabis in many states, as well as the growing public [...]
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have found that smoking cannabis does not carry the same risks as smoking tobacco. Longitudinal data published in the journal Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases found that cannabis use is not associated with an elevated risk of chronic obstructive [...]
The relationship between cannabis and psychosis is a long-publicised and polarised topic. At this year’s Cannabis Europa, three experts sat down to unpick what we really know – and, crucially, what we don’t. For decades the relationship between cannabis and psychosis – and its portrayal in [...]
This is the first part of a series of articles designed to introduce an integrated pest management framework for cannabis cultivation facilities. Part one details an overview of the plan as well as pest identification. Part two comes out next week and will delve into the [...]
An edible, invisible coating of cannabidiol (CBD) could help preserve food for longer, according to research published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. CBD, a common compound found in cannabis, is well known for its therapeutic potential and ability to reduce anxiety, pain and other conditions. [...]
Dr Evan Lewis, a neurologist and founder of the Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT), has treated over 500 patients with medicinal cannabis. Here he answers some frequently asked questions about cannabis in treating paediatric epilepsy. In 2018 it was stories of children including Alfie Dingley, Billy [...]
The findings of a new study, using data collected from the UK, suggest treatment with cannabis is associated with an improvement in symptoms among fibromyalgia patients. Researchers examined data taken from over 300 fibromyalgia patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, which is run by [...]
On March 31, 2021, New York legalized adult-use cannabis with the passage of the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA). Perhaps the most controversial portion of the Act was Section 493(1)-(3), which established taxes on the potency of cannabis products sold by distributors to retailers. Many cannabis [...]
The legalisation of adult-use cannabis in Canada has not led to an increase in problematic use, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Waterloo have explored the potential changes in problematic cannabis use, following the legalisation of adult-use cannabis in Canada in 2018. [...]
Medical cannabis has been found to significantly improve physical and mental health in Australian adults suffering from chronic pain and other health issues, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. The study surveyed over 3,100 participants, with chronic non-cancer pain being the most [...]
Officials have backtracked on a move to ban the sale of CBD in the Czech Republic, following an unexpected announcement earlier this month. The proposal, put forward by the Minister for Agriculture, to ban the sale and marketing of food products containing CBD, generated significant opposition [...]
Black and African American cancer patients, as well as those on lower incomes, were less likely to get medical certification for cannabis to manage their symptoms. Cannabis use is an increasingly frequent alternative for patients trying to manage the pain, anxiety and sleep disruption that can [...]
Spring is a time of renewal, growth and planting. While many gardeners focus on traditional crops, there is a growing community of cannabis enthusiasts who are also embracing the opportunity to cultivate their own cannabis plants. Research from New Frontier Data reveals that approximately 3 million [...]
Decriminalisation is likely to be a ‘key recommendation’ from Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on drugs, say experts, as members call for a public health approach to drug policy. After the second meeting of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use, it is ‘inevitable’ that members will recommend the decriminalisation [...]
The Case for Automation in the Cannabis Industry History has shown that if companies fail to innovate when new technology emerges, even household name brands with enormous market share can squander their success if they are blind to anything that could ever unseat them from the [...]
As the cannabis industry experiences a significant shift toward general acceptance and mainstream adoption, new modes of operation are popping up everywhere. The evolution and expansion of the industry beg for constant innovation, and the integration of NFTs and cryptocurrencies as payment options is at the [...]
Around 6,000 Swiss citizens will soon have legal access to adult-use cannabis after officials approved a new pilot project this month. But patients say they are still struggling to get the medicinal products they need. The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health has given the go-ahead [...]
Cannabis has been found to effectively alleviate cancer pain in patients, according to a study carried out by Canadian researchers at McGill University. Published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, the study involved 358 cancer patients who consumed cannabis as an additional treatment for [...]
New data from the UK shows that prescribed cannabis is associated with an improvement in symptoms, quality of life and a reduction in opioid use. Findings from the UK cannabis patient registry, T21, build on the growing database of real-world evidence (RWE) to support the use [...]
New research has found that cannabis can help relieve pain, reduce the use of other pharmaceuticals and improve sleep, when used as a complementary therapy in cancer patients. The results of a multi-centre registry study, published online in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, suggest that medicinal [...]
One of Europe’s leading cannabis researchers speaks to Cannabis Health about the future of the field and the importance of drawing on patients’ perspectives when it comes to cannabis-based drug development. Dr Mikael Sodergren knows more than many when it comes to the vast potential in [...]
A recent study published in the journal JAMA Oncology has found that a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can help reduce depression in cancer patients. The phase 2 study, titled “Assessment of Psilocybin Therapy for Patients With Cancer and Major Depression [...]
The second meeting of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on drugs will focus on the lived experience of individuals, families and frontline workers who have been affected by drug use, when it takes place this weekend. The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use will hold its second meeting from [...]
A major UK clinical trial examining the role of the cannabis-based drug, Sativex, in treating the most aggressive brain tumour, has recruited its first patients. A pioneering research project, which is thought to be the first-of-its-kind on the role of a cannabis-based drug in the treatment [...]
A new campaign calling for GPs to be allowed to prescribe cannabis in the UK has been launched by a collaboration of industry organisations. The campaign, led by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS), Volteface, and Maple Tree Consultants, is calling [...]
2023 has so far been a productive year for the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), the government body tasked with overseeing the state’s medical and adult use cannabis markets. The licensing process since New Jersey first launched its adult use cannabis market has been slow, [...]
The Morrocan Government has announced that it has allowed farmers to begin the legal cultivation of cannabis at the start of this month, more than two years after the plans were first announced. By distributing seeds manufactured in Switzerland to the northern provinces of Al Hoceima, [...]
Khiron Life Sciences is to present clinical evidence on the safety of its oral cannabis extracts at the annual meeting of the British Pain Society. Cannabis derivatives have been authorised for medicinal use in many countries, but there is still little information about the safety of [...]
The Czech Republic is being urged to recognise natural hemp extracts as ‘traditional foods’ following a recent move by the Ministry of Agriculture to ban the sale of CBD products. An announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture for the Czech Republic of the intention to ban [...]
May 4, 2022 – Registration for the Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC), taking place October 16-18 at the Hilton Parsippany in New Jersey, is now open. The agenda will feature breakout sessions, keynotes and panel discussions that will help attendees better understand the cannabis markets in [...]
The cannabis industry is the latest target for cybercriminals. Why? Because many cannabis operations employ less than 100 workers and few are equipped with sophisticated IT systems and knowledgeable on-staff IT personnel, so they are often easier to exploit. Add the all-cash nature of the business, [...]
A proposal for implementing Luxembourg’s plans to legalise cannabis for recreational was published at the end of last week. The recommendations allow for the possession of up to 3 grams of cannabis, the cultivation of up to 4 plants at home, and a retail market where [...]
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