On April 1, 2024, Germany launched Pillar 1 of its adult-use legalization framework, building on its established medical cannabis program that has been in place since 2017. Since then, the number of medical patients has surged, as prescriptions remain the only fully legal access point for [...]
The next evolution of marketing in the cannabis industry has arrived. Global Compliance Application Corp. (GCAC), a publicly traded Canadian company specializing in blockchain technology, has launched Citizen Green, a connected TV (CTV) channel designed to educate viewers on various aspects of the cannabis industry. The [...]
The legal cannabis market generated nearly C$29 billion in total output whilst supporting over 227,000 jobs across the country, according to a Canadian Government report. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
By Rupa Shah, Head of Compliance at Releaf The conversation around workers’ rights and medical cannabis is still at a very early stage in the UK. Despite the fact that thousands of patients now access cannabis-based medicines legally through prescription, the framework remains poorly understood by [...]
Over the course of three years, across 13 regulated U.S. markets, BayMedica, a company specializing in the production and distribution of rare cannabinoids, identified three key insights into market demand for these compounds. First, products featuring THCV posted a 23.7% higher average retail margin than comparable [...]
Mental health advocate and one half of music duo Rizzle Kicks, Jordan Stephens, is collaborating with medical cannabis clinic, Alternaleaf, to shed light on the role of alternative treatments in supporting mental wellbeing. Stephens, who is currently touring with Rizzle Kicks as part of their comeback [...]
Jordan Stephens partners with UK medical cannabis clinic Alternaleaf to highlight alternative treatments for men's mental health through a spoken word performance. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd
The research found that the number of visits to A&E related to suicide remained stable after legalisation, despite an increase in cannabis use. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
The UK’s medical cannabis industry is now the second largest in Europe, second only to Germany, thanks to consistent and sustained growth over the last seven years. While this has seen thousands of new patients gain access to medical cannabis, it still represents just a fraction [...]
A Yorkshire man, who supplied cannabis products to thousands of people with chronic illnesses, has been jailed for four years after his original suspended sentence was overturned. Joel Cunningham, 40, from Leeds, was convicted of seven offences, including possession with intent to supply magic mushrooms and [...]
Red Light Holland (CSE: TRIP) has established its foundation in the Netherlands, where psilocybin truffles, the underground sclerotia of psilocybin mushrooms, are legally permitted for cultivation and sale. The above-ground mushroom is prohibited, but the truffle is treated differently under Dutch law, despite delivering the same [...]
MJBizCon, the largest and one of the most influential gatherings in the cannabis industry, is adding a new element to its lineup: a cannabis competition. This year marks the debut of the MJBowl awards on December 4th in Las Vegas, produced in partnership with Budist, the [...]
In an industry defined by local operators struggling to stay afloat and confined within their borders, Michael Sassano, founder and CEO of Somai Pharmaceuticals, has created a blueprint for scaling cannabis worldwide with pharmaceutical discipline and regulatory agility. With headquarters in Lisbon and operations in [...]
Whether it’s a single retail license, a multi-site operation, or a vertically integrated enterprise, deals in Arizona are fetching top-tier premiums – often exceeding price points in larger, more mature markets like California. So, what’s driving these sky-high valuations? More importantly, how can industry players take [...]
Researchers conducted two studies into the driving skills of frequent cannabis users, finding no signs of impairment after 48 hours of abstinence and no difference in driving performance against a control group of non-users. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
Cannabis Health has partnered with leading experts at the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS) to bring its first educational event for healthcare professionals to the UK later this year. The Cannabis Health Symposium, taking place at Conway Hall in London on 25 November, 2025, will welcome [...]
A man who supplied cannabis products to people suffering from illness has been sentenced to four years in prison after the Court of Appeal overturned his original suspended term. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd
New analysis has found that NHS access to medical cannabis could boost the UK’s economy by £13.3 billion over the next decade by returning thousands back to work. Widening NHS access to medical cannabis could add £4.5 billion to the economy over five years, and £13.3 [...]
Switching from smoking to dry-herb vaping offers a safer way to consume while also preserving the delicate terpene and cannabinoid profiles that contribute to the entourage effect. Unlike combustion, which produces tar, carbon monoxide, and other toxic byproducts, vaporization heats cannabis at controlled temperatures to release [...]
A major new study, analysing data from over four million adults in the US and Europe, has linked cannabis use to an almost quadrupling in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Cannabis use is increasing globally with an estimated 219 million users (4.3% of the [...]
The excitement and interest around New Jersey are impossible to ignore because of its potential to be one of the most lucrative cannabis markets in the country. Since legalization, operators have been racing to open doors, capture consumers, and keep pace with evolving regulations, as they [...]
The age of cannabis receiverships is here. If you’re a creditor, operator, landlord, or investor in a troubled cannabis business, you have a choice: watch value evaporate, or step up and run a disciplined, court-supervised sale that maximizes recoveries and preserves the company as a going [...]
A study of health data from over 4 million people finds cannabis users are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, contradicting previous research. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
New research suggests expanding NHS access to medical cannabis could reduce hospital admissions by 28% for eligible patients, whilst adding billions to the UK economy over the next decade. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd
New research suggests Germany's CanG act has successfully shifted the market away from illegal dealers, with 88.6% of users acquiring cannabis from legal sources in the past six months. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
New research indicates that cannabis could serve as a substitute for alcohol, with participants drinking 25 percent fewer alcoholic beverages after using cannabis compared to alcohol alone. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd
The politician, who was the driving force behind the 2022 decriminalisation of cannabis in Thailand, received royal endorsement on Sunday to become the country's third prime minister in two years. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
Two new studies, one a large meta-analysis and the other real-world evidence from the UK, suggest that cannabis-based medicines, particularly those containing THC or mixed cannabinoids, may improve sleep quality and ease symptoms of insomnia. A new systematic review and meta-analysis, published in the journal Sleep [...]
An 18-month study has found that cannabis-based medicinal products significantly improved sleep quality, reduced anxiety, and enhanced quality of life for insomnia patients, with minimal side effects. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd
The UK’s long-running project to regulate CBD (cannabidiol) products has taken another major step forward, seeing thousands of products make it to the final phase of the novel foods approval process. Yesterday, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced that its 12-week public consultation to discuss the [...]
The country has opened a public consultation on a draft cannabis law, which could come into place before summer 2026. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Kevin Dinneen
Curaleaf Laboratories, part of Curaleaf International, today announced the UK launch of the Curaleaf Que Medical Inhalation Device (QMID), the first CE-certified liquid inhaler for cannabis-based medicines. Available on prescription, the device offers patients a precise, discreet, and clinically approved way to inhale cannabis-based treatments. Since [...]
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