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.
Climate Change Will Affect the Global Cannabis Industry
As the global cannabis industry continues to expand across the planet, climate change will become a more pronounced problem for cannabis entrepreneurs.
Seriously, Every Country in the World Should Have Dispensaries
Wider access to medical cannabis programs, if implemented across the globe, could curb the worldwide reliance on often harmful prescription opioids.
Jamaica's Emerging Cannabis Industry Hit Hard By Natural Disasters
Jamaica is home to an emerging legal medical cannabis industry. Entrepreneurs tried to keep the legal supply steady, but mother nature is making it hard.
Cannabis Reform and COVID-19: A Global Forecast
The pandemic has changed so much for numerous industries, yet the cannabis space has continued to blossom despite setbacks caused by the novel coronavirus.
Ukraine's Deputy Health Minister Favors Medical Cannabis
A top health official in Ukraine recently spoke favorably about medical cannabis, noting the country should focus on cannabis as a treatment for pain.
Japan's Cannabis Policy is Moving in the Wrong Direction
With momentum for cannabis reform seemingly increasing across the globe Japan is one country that may be moving in the opposite direction.
Should Legal Cannabis be Taxed According to Potency?
The legal cannabis industry is booming virtually anywhere sales are allowed. For most legal cannabis countries, the industry is limited to just medical cannabis. After all, only Uruguay and Canada allow adult-use sales at the national level so far. Of course, some areas in the United States also allow legal adult-use cannabis...
Will Cannabis Legalization Lower its Price?
When cannabis is legalized worldwide, and cannabis harvests can be shipped around the world like other crops, prices will drop in many parts of the world.
Cannabis Use is Not Associated with Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A team of researchers at the Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine recently explored the relationship between cannabis use and cardiovascular disease.
UFC 'Essentially' Eliminates Cannabis Penalties
The latest international sports league to update its cannabis policy is the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Cannabis Use Not Associated With Hardening Of The Arteries
Researchers recently explored the relationship between cannabis use and atherosclerosis, which is often referred to as a hardening of the arteries.
United Kingdom Grants Another Medical Cannabis Cultivation License
A company called Northern Leaf became the second company to be awarded a cannabis cultivation license in the history of the United Kingdom.
Will Cannabis Tourism Lead the Way to Economic Recovery?
As air travel begins to open up across the globe once again, there is plenty to be gained from incorporating cannabis into tourism. Click here to read more.
Which Country Will Legalize Cannabis Next?
Right now, only Uruguay and Canada legalized cannabis for adult use. With 2021 now underway, other countries could end prohibition.
Cannabis As A Tool To Fight Addictions Globally
Cannabis is now being more commonly referred to as an ‘exit drug’ because of how it can help folks curb consumption of much more harmful substances.
