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Portugal Debates Path Forward for Medical Cannabis: Key Takeaways From PTMC Lisbon 2025

By |2025-10-02T03:01:58+01:002 October 2025|

Words by Lawrence Purkiss and Sarah Sinclair Portugal hosted its seventh international conference on medical cannabis (PTMC) in central Lisbon last week, amid a growing feeling that the country – a once-thriving hub for European cannabis exports – is at an inflection point. Discussion among speakers [...]

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Cannabis extract shows promise for chronic back pain in major clinical trial

By |2025-10-01T03:02:51+01:001 October 2025|

A full-spectrum cannabis extract has shown significant pain reduction in patients with chronic lower back pain, offering hope for a new treatment option in a field desperate for alternatives to opioids. This story first appeared on leafie, view here Author: Liam O'Dowd

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The United Nations Poised To Recognize Cannabis Culture

By |2025-10-01T03:02:32+01:001 October 2025|

Beyond its wellness benefits, cannabis carries a rich and diverse cultural legacy that spans the globe. In a  technical paper submitted to Mondiacult 2025, the Cannabis Embassy calls for global recognition of cannabis cultures as an integral part of humanity’s cultural diversity, and as essential to [...]

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