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, [...]
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Industry leaders are urging regulators to address outdated and potentially ‘discriminatory’ driving laws, which leave cannabis patients at risk of prosecution.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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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