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Cannabis and pregnancy: what the latest research says

By |2023-01-12T03:09:59+00:0012 January 2023|

The short- and long-term effects of prenatal cannabis use on both parent and child are still poorly understood. New research from North America sheds light on this sensitive topic.  Some people consume cannabis during pregnancy to alleviate symptoms such as nausea, stress, insomnia, and pain (to [...]

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How does THC work in the body? Researchers share new scientific insights

By |2023-01-11T03:20:19+00:0011 January 2023|

A new study provides fresh insights into how THC interacts with the human body to provide therapeutic effects.  In various European countries and North America, cannabis-based medicines are authorised for therapeutic purposes.  While the cannabis plant contains over 100 cannabinoids, THC (D9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) are [...]

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Medicinal cannabis in Spain: inside the country’s first ‘cannabis clinic’

By |2023-01-11T03:19:25+00:0011 January 2023|

With draft regulations for the legalisation of medicinal cannabis in Spain expected imminently, we explore the existing grey market and meet those bridging the gap to help patients access the treatment safely. Last year the Spanish government took a significant step towards legalising medicinal cannabis for [...]

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Connecticut Launches Adult Use Sales

By |2023-01-11T03:19:18+00:0011 January 2023|

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection approved nine licenses for dispensaries to commence adult use sales on Tuesday, January 10. While nine were approved, just seven began adult use sales today. Connecticut also launched its “Clean Slate & Cannabis Erasure” website, as the state’s Clean Slate [...]

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Cannabis in 2023: Here to Stay, but Major Challenges Remain

By |2023-01-11T03:19:15+00:0011 January 2023|

2022 brought more change and visibility to the cannabis industry than nearly any year before. Two of five legalization ballot measures passed, bringing the total number of states with legal medical or medical and recreational laws to 39. President Biden issued an executive order pardoning nonviolent [...]

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Nearly one third of people with chronic pain turn to cannabis – study

By |2023-01-10T03:22:50+00:0010 January 2023|

Almost a third of patients with chronic pain reported using cannabis to manage it, according to new findings from the US.  As more US states legalise cannabis for medical and recreational use, increasing numbers of people are experimenting with it for pain relief, a new study [...]

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First US guidance published on cannabis use in surgery patients

By |2023-01-10T03:22:15+00:0010 January 2023|

All patients undergoing a procedure requiring anaesthesia should be screened for cannabis use, according to new guidance published in the US. The first guidelines on cannabis use in relation to surgery have been issued by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain [...]

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The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations: Climate, Cultivation & Genetics – Part 6

By |2023-01-10T03:22:05+00:0010 January 2023|

This is Part 6 and the final chapter in The 3-Legged Stool of Successful Grow Operations series. Click here to see Part 1, here to see Part 2, here to see Part 3, here for part 4 and here for Part 5. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Figure 1: Precision aeroponics at FarmaGrowers [...]

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Dry January: how cannabis can help cure the holiday hangover

By |2023-01-07T03:01:55+00:007 January 2023|

The holidays can be a boozy blur of celebratory bevvies and festive cheer. But an almost month-long drinking binge can result in a hangover of whole-body proportions. Could cannabis help drink-lovers take a break from the tipple this Dry January?  Whether it’s sparkling wine at the [...]

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France overturns ban on sale of CBD flower – what you need to know

By |2023-01-07T03:01:35+00:007 January 2023|

Regulators in France have reversed a ban on the sale and consumption of CBD flower. We’ve summarised everything you need to know.  As of Thursday, 29 December 2022, the French Council of State (Conseil d’État) overturned a decision to cancel the ban on the sale and [...]

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Many Dispenseroo customers buying cannabis for medical reasons, says founder

By |2023-01-06T03:48:40+00:006 January 2023|

Illegal UK cannabis startup, Dispenseroo, has revealed that many customers are using its products to treat medical conditions. What does its so-called success say about the current state of play? The founder of the online dispensary – who goes by the name of ‘S’ – claims [...]

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Department Stores for Cannabis: The CEOs of Remedy on Cannabis Retail

By |2023-01-06T03:48:31+00:006 January 2023|

Remedy currently has two locations, one in Baltimore and one in Columbia, Maryland. The first thing you notice at these dispensaries are the large parking areas. When you step inside, you’re greeted by an entrance that is less like a waiting room and more like a [...]

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10 cannabis trends to watch out for in 2023

By |2023-01-05T03:16:31+00:005 January 2023|

Will 2023 be the year we see some major shifts in access and attitudes towards cannabis? With help from experts, we lay out our predictions for the year ahead.  2022 saw some major developments for cannabis across the globe. The collective value of the CBD, medical [...]

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Investment Strategies for Entering the European Cannabis Market

By |2023-01-05T03:16:29+00:005 January 2023|

For U.S. venture capitalists (VCs), the burgeoning European cannabis market provides opportunities to break into the industry on the heels of adult-use legalization. Germany has set its sights on implementing a recreational market by 2024, and the country, along with several other European Union (EU) countries–Malta [...]

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New York Launches Adult Use Sales

By |2023-01-05T03:16:24+00:005 January 2023|

On December 29 just before the end of 2022, New York officially launched legal adult use sales in the state, but at only one location. The nonprofit dispensary Housing Works Cannabis Co. held a grand opening party complete with music, speeches from politicians and regulators and [...]

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Scientific research on cannabis reached new heights in 2022

By |2023-01-04T03:13:18+00:004 January 2023|

Cannabis research continues to flourish across the globe, with a record number of scientific papers published in 2022.  Hundreds more studies were published on cannabis in 2022 than in the years previously, according to figures collected by the US advocacy group NORML. Campaigners for wider access [...]

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