THC Associated With Pain Management in Elderly Patients
A recent study found medical cannabis may be able to help with pain management for elderly patients.
Medical Cannabis Associated With Reduced Tobacco Consumption
Recent research linked cannabis use to a decrease in tobacco use. Discover why and to what extent in this article from the International Cannabis Business Conference.
Morocco’s Parliament Votes to Legalize Local Cannabis Cultivation
Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior crafted a measure (Bill 13.21) that would finally legalize and regulate the production of cannabis.
Uruguay Pharmacies to Sell Stronger Cannabis
Uruguay has upped the THC limits for adult-use customers. While the higher threshold is good news, it's still not giving consumers the options they deserve.
Luxembourg Moves One Step Closer to Legalization
Currently, there are no fully legal adult-use cannabis countries in Europe, but Luxembourg is moving forward. The only two countries that have legalized cannabis for adult use are Uruguay and Canada. With that being said, there are already countries in Europe that are quasi-legal, such as in Switzerland where low-THC cannabis is...
Canada's Regulated Industry Has Grown, What About Illicit Sales?
Canada's regulated cannabis market has grown dramatically since its creation. But how have sales in the illicit market changed since mass legalization?
Study Finds CBD Associated With Lower Alcohol Consumption
Could CBD help people quit drinking or lessen their addiction? A new study says plant-based CBD may be associated with decreased alcohol consumption.
Global Cannabis Investments Hit Another Snag with Policy Change
Credit Suisse was one of the few global banking investment services that would hold certain cannabis industry stocks for their clients. That's all changing.
Increasing Global Lumber Prices May Help Hemp Industry
How are hemp and lumber related? They can both be used for building materials, and as lumber prices soar hemp is becoming a more affordable option.
Canadian Farmers Markets Want To Sell Cannabis
"The farmers' market could be the perfect place for that type of product to be sold in a safe and controlled environment," Justin Cantafio, executive director of Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia, recently told CBC.
NFL's Cannabis Policy: More Leagues Following Suit?
The NFL historically enforced harsh punishments for marijuana use. Their newly updated policy may encourage other leagues to follow suit, opening doors for more athletes to use the substance without fear of repercussion.
UK Lawmakers Call for Medical Cannabis Funding for Patients
The United Kingdom’s medical cannabis policy changed in 2018 to allow medical cannabis prescriptions for situations involving "exceptional clinical need." According to a recent interview with BBC, some patients are paying up to £2,000 a month for medical cannabis therapies.
Studies Link Cannabis Consumption and Increased Exercise
A set of two recent studies found that cannabis consumption was associated with a greater rate of exercise.
Mexico Likely to Miss Cannabis Legalization Deadline
In 2018, Mexico's Supreme Court set a swift deadline to pass a cannabis legalization measure. It appears lawmakers will fail to meet the end-of-April deadline.
Prison Time for Presence of THC is Why Dubai Needs Cannabis Reform
Due to Dubai’s archaic cannabis laws, one U.S. tourist is facing up to three years in prison for having THC in his system when he visited the hospital.
UK's National Health Service Launches Cannabis Patient Registry
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service launched a medical cannabis patient registry to help lawmakers gather data for policy decisions.
Malta May Legalize Home Cannabis Cultivation
If Malta allows at-home cannabis cultivation for adults, it will become one of the most cannabis-friendly places globally other than Uruguay and Canada.
Cannabis Crowdgrowing Could Revolutionize the Industry
‘Crowdgrowing’ (or e-growing) leverages the power of partnerships in cannabis cultivation and distribution. Everyday people can profit with little risk.
Study Finds Alcohol Use, Not Cannabis Use, Harms Young Brains
"What about the children?" is one of the biggest rallying cries and talking points for cannabis prohibitionists, and that’s been the case for many decades. Prohibitionists have tried very hard over a long period of time to spread cannabis scare-tactic messaging regarding youth. Unfortunately, it worked for many years. You may...
A Measure in the U.S. Would Help Cannabis Companies Everywhere
A measure that was introduced into the United States Congress this month could help not only the United States’ cannabis banking woes but also those abroad, such as Jamaica.
New Brunswick Scraps Plan To Privatize Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry in Canada is an interesting one, there are many sub-legalization models between provinces. Recently, New Brunswick officially announced it won't be privatizing their industry.
Recent Survey Finds Many Parkinson’s Disease Patients Turn to Cannabis
“Our results suggest there are many people with Parkinson's disease using cannabis as a treatment for their symptoms," concluded researchers.
Study Finds Cannabis Users Don't Fit "Lazy Stoner" Stereotypes
The stereotyped "lazy stoner" image is well known, but recent research concludes laziness is not indicative of actual cannabis consumer behavior.
Cannabis Legalization is Extremely Popular in France
Over 250,000 people in France recently responded to a survey in which more than 80% of respondents indicated support for cannabis legalization.
What Does 2021 Have in Store for the International Cannabis Industry?
After everything the cannabis industry experienced in the past year, 2021 will hopefully be less turbulent, both from an industry and a societal standpoint.
Other Countries Should Copy Thailand's New Cannabis Cultivation Model
Thailand, while relatively new to the legal medical cannabis stage, recently put in place one of the best medical cannabis cultivation models on Earth.
Physicians Dealing with Medical Cannabis can be Unreliable
Many patients do not feel confident when it comes to physicians and cannabis, according to the results of a recent survey.
Terpene Profiles May Shape the Future of Cannabis
Knowing which terpenes are most prominent provides far more insight into effects than THC levels, strain names, or even indica or sativa designations.
Barbados Could Boost Cannabis Industry via Stock Market
The medical cannabis industry, though still in its infancy in Barbados, is already generating a lot of attention for its potential in the stock market.
THC Per Se Limits are Unreliable Predictors of DUI
Not all cannabis DUI policies are sound. "It is almost impossible to infer how much cannabis was consumed, or when it was consumed," says a recent study.
