The Medical Cannabis on Prescription APPG has appointed two industry organisations as its new secretariat, bringing a new ‘bold strategy and vision’ to instigate change. Volteface and The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS), announced on Wednesday 14 June, that the two have been elected as the [...]
A patient of Zerenia Clinics UK has made history as the first to secure NHS reimbursement for prescribed cannabis flowers. After a patient from Zerenia Clinics UK was reimbursed by the NHS for their therapy with cannabis-based oral extracts in January 2023, a second patient from [...]
Cannabis consumers in the US span a broad spectrum of demographics, but almost all are looking for a way to switch off, finds a new report. A new report examining the demographics of cannabis users in the US dispels some of the long-existing myths and stereotypes [...]
Jersey is to establish a new ‘cannabis agency’ to improve regulation of the medicinal cannabis sector and reduce the risk of prescriptions being resold on the illicit market. Officials in the Crown Dependency have addressed calls for further governance and regulation of the island’s medicinal cannabis [...]
In Part 1, we examined the current status of adult use cannabis in Minnesota, paying particular attention to the licensing framework, taxation and social equity considerations. In this article, we’ll cover some important need-to-know info if you’re considering opening an adult use business in the “Land [...]
This is the fourth in a series of articles designed to introduce an integrated pest management framework for cannabis cultivation facilities. To see Part One, an overview of the plan and pest identification, click here. For Part Two, on pest monitoring and record keeping, click here. [...]
Cannabis brands are facing a proverbial fork in the road: determining whether their product evolves into a luxury consumable or affordable agricultural commodity. While it is reasonable to assume the cannabis market space will organically grow into a luxury goods industry such as wine and spirits, [...]
Sleep scientists from the Scripps Sleep Centre in San Diego, California, have published a study that found 15mg of CBD a day helps people with reported sleep issues get a full night’s rest. The research team looked at a sizable cohort of 1800 individuals with the [...]
A new survey has found that a majority of Irish doctors support decriminalising personal use of cannabis, with some admitting to consuming it regularly themselves. An anonymous survey, carried out by the Irish Medical Times (IMT), has revealed that more than half (54%) of doctors support [...]
Cannabis sales in the United States are expected to hit $100 billion by 2030, and yet dispensary owners still face hurdles before getting up and running, namely obtaining the right insurance coverage. Unlike a coffee shop or clothing store, it can be difficult to secure the insurance [...]
Ten years ago, “cannabis packaging” didn’t extend very far beyond throwing buds into a plastic baggie – in fact, the term wasn’t even really a recognizable category. The lack of product packaging attention-to-detail was understandable at the time; the industry was still predominantly underground, and brands [...]
Part 1: The Current Status of Legalization Minnesota has long been known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” and boasts over 14,000 bodies of fresh water covering at least 10 acres. The Dakota Sioux word for water, “Minne”, appears in the word Minnesota (clear blue water) [...]
Following a clinical trial a new drug has shown promise as a safe and effective treatment for cannabis use disorder. The first-in-class drug has been engineered to selectively inhibit the signalling pathway of the cannabinoid receptor, showing promise as a safe and effective treatment for cannabis [...]
Industry leaders are urging regulators to address outdated and potentially ‘discriminatory’ driving laws, which leave cannabis patients at risk of prosecution. A new report by the members of the Cannabis Industry Council has found that current driving legislation has not kept up to date with law [...]
Results have been published from one of the first robust clinical studies suggesting medicinal cannabis effectively treats the debilitating effects of Tourette syndrome. The findings of a new clinical trial add to a small, but growing, body of evidence to support the use of medicinal cannabis [...]
Despite a lack of regulation, and the fact that we know little about its effects, products containing the semi-synthetic cannabinoid, HHC, are cropping up across the continent. Here’s what you need to know. The ‘legal high’ Hexahydrocannabinol, better known as HHC, is on the rise across [...]
The legal sale of cocaine in the Swiss capital, Bern, will be allowed following the introduction of a bill last week which saw it pass by 43 votes to 18. However, the sale of cocaine cannot be legalised until the bill is passed at the federal [...]
A new initiative is giving patients the opportunity to ‘own their grow’ and invest in the UK medicinal cannabis sector for the first time. British cannabis company, Grow Lab Organics (GLO) is collaborating with cannabis patient group, Cancard, to establish the first ‘community-owned’ medicinal cannabis facility [...]
This is the third in a series of articles designed to introduce an integrated pest management framework for cannabis cultivation facilities. To see Part One, click here. For Part Two, click here. Part Four comes out next week and covers direct control options for pest reduction. [...]
Over 400 submissions have already been made to Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs. Here’s everything you need to know to make yours. The chair of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use, Paul Reid, has once again called on members of the public, community and stakeholders to [...]
The Tohiyusdv Cavalry is a black-owned small business based in rural Virginia. At its core, they grow and process cannabis for CBD products, but it’s really much more than that. Through its Precision Craft Farmer Program, the company works with existing small minority-owned farms to introduce [...]
Cannabis companies representing 45% of California’s cannabis sales are pushing a bill that will crack down on non-paying customers. Well known operators, including Kiva, Lowell Farms, Nabis and Sunderstorm, recently formed Financial Stability for California Cannabis (FSCC) and moved to support Assembly Bill 766.” The bill, [...]
Scientists in China published a study in June 2023 showing no association between consuming cannabis and a higher risk of steatosis, also known as fatty liver disease. Aware of the increase in cannabis use in the United States, the team from Wuhan, Hubei wished to address [...]
A DMT trip can be safely extended to last half an hour, according to new research. Results of a world-first pilot study conducted at Imperial College Centre for Psychedelic Research suggest extended-state DMT, dubbed DMTx, is safe and tolerable for up to 30 minutes. DMT, or [...]
Hemp tea and other herbal infusions can now be legally sold in the European Union (EU) following an agreement to amend its Novel Food regulations. Hemp leaves, when separate from the flower, are now no longer classed as a Novel Food under EU law, permitting the [...]
New Zealand researchers say a new study into the therapeutic benefits of cannabis adds to the growing body of evidence for its positive effects on pain, sleeplessness and anxiety. Over 200 people prescribed cannabis for therapeutic reasons took part in the study, which was a collaboration [...]
Legalising and regulating the sale of cannabis would have significant health, societal and economic benefits for the UK, writes medicinal cannabis patient, Adam Reilly*. Cannabis is a highly-debated drug that has cultivated public interest and controversy for decades. While cannabis has been used recreationally and medicinally [...]
Ending cannabis prohibition is a topic currently being debated in many countries across the world, Thailand and Malta are two countries that have recently legalised the plant, and many others are putting similar plans into place. During these discussions, the issue of driving under the influence [...]
In this case study consultant psychiatrist and UK cannabis clinician, Dr Tahzid Ahsan, explores the link between trauma and fibromyalgia – and how medical cannabis can help. It is not uncommon as a psychiatrist to be treating someone with a triad of amalgamated diagnosis of fibromyalgia, [...]
Observing the growing trend throughout the United States of cannabis use in people aged 50 and over, researchers associated with the University of San Diego in California wished to add to the scarcity of available data examining cognitive function in older, cannabis-using adults living with chronic [...]
In a new study, neither current, nor lifetime cannabis use was associated with an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles assessed the relationship between cannabis use and COPD development in adults who either smoked or [...]
This is the second part of a series of articles designed to introduce an integrated pest management framework for cannabis cultivation facilities. To see Part One, click here. Part Three comes out next week and covers prioritization and preventative measures. Stay tuned for more! This is [...]
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 [...]
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