Why Are So Many Doctors Still Ill-Informed About Medical Cannabis?
Recently, researchers surveyed medical doctors to try to gauge the doctors’ knowledge and confidence when it comes to medical cannabis and the results were disappointing to say the least.
Is vaporizing cannabis really better than smoking it?
A team of researchers with the University of Toronto’s School of Public Health recently explored the differences between vaping or smoking cannabis.
Effort to Legalize Cannabis in Sri Lanka Gains Momentum
Sri Lanka doesn’t usually come up too often when discussing cannabis legalization. However, Thusitha Balasuriya, who is the leader of Sri Lanka’s Social Democratic Party, called on the Sri Lanka president and government to legalize cannabis for adult use. Legalizing cannabis could be a game changer for Sri Lanka.
Measuring Eye Characteristics To Determine Cannabis DUI?
Two studies provide some useful information for lawmakers that are grappling with the issue of driving under cannabis influence.
CBD Use Associated With Improvements In Sleep Satisfaction
Do you struggle with getting enough sleep at night? You’re definitely not alone. A team of researchers in Brazil found that CBD could improve in catching some Z’s. Talk to your medical provider to see if CBD would work for you.
What Is The Best Way To Consume CBD?
Due to the increased availability for CBD products, many consumers and patients are wondering what consumption methods is best for CBD.
CBD Use Associated With Improved Emotional Wellness
Depression has increased during the pandemic all over the world, and people are looking for ways to reduce that depression.
International Cannabis Investing to Take Center Stage in Zurich
The International Cannabis Business Conference is coming back to Zurich, Switzerland.
The International Cannabis Business Conference is Coming Back to Germany
The International Cannabis Business Conference is coming back to Berlin, Germany on August 25-27, 2021.
New Study Indicates CBD is Good for Dogs Battling Cancer
Previous studies have found that CBD can help humans suffering from bladder urothelial carcinoma and international researchers set out to find out if the same can be said with CBD and canines.
Potent Cannabis Crossing Border Into Mexico
According to various media reports, high-potency cannabis is being smuggled from the United States to Mexico at an increasing rate.
Will Mexico Become the Top Legal Cannabis Producer in 2021?
When Mexico legalizes cannabis, the country has the potential to become a legal international cultivation powerhouse.
Does Cannabis Use Cause Motivation Loss?
Cannabis consumption and a perceived loss of motivation has been particularly applied to younger individuals, however, a new study demonstrates that the application of the stereotype is not well founded.
Does Cannabis Legalization Increase Rate of Trauma Patients?
Just because someone has cannabis in their system does not mean that they are automatically intoxicated, and public policies around the globe need to reflect that.
Excitement As Colombia Lifts Ban On Cannabis Flower Exports
In Colombia, exporting cannabis flower for commercial purposes was prohibited. That is changing thanks to a reform measure approved in Colombia last week.
A Surprise Cannabis Revolution in Germany
Historically, Amsterdam served as the undisputed cannabis capital of Europe. Several other regions such as Spain deserved honorable mentions for the title of cannabis capital of Europe, but Germany has entered the scene. In recent years Germany has taken over the title of cannabis capital of Europe, at least from a legal industry...
Interesting Study Finds Patients Want Cannabis Over Pharmaceutical Medicine
It is no secret that the pharmaceutical industry’s products kill a lot of people globally every year. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that over 115,000 people died from an opioid overdose in 2017 alone. This is not to say that all pharmaceutical drugs are bad in every instance for every patient. To be fair, some...
New Study Suggests Domesticated Cannabis Originated in China
The relationship between the cannabis plant and humankind goes back many, many years. But where did it originate? Could genomic research determine its origins? You will be hard-pressed to find a plant that is as dynamic as the cannabis plant, which is why it’s been so popular among humans for so long. Humans all over the world...
Popular Cannabis Legalization Measure Gains Ground in Israel
Israel is an international leader when it comes to cannabis, and that’s been the case for many decades. The country is home to world-renowned cannabis researcher Dr. Raphael Mechoulam who first isolated the THC cannabinoid in the 1960s. Mechoulam is often referred to as "the godfather of cannabis research" and from a cannabis...
Legalization Bill Introduced in Belize
When it comes to countries pushing for adult-use legalization in Central America, Mexico is likely the first nation that comes to mind, not Belize. That is understandable given the fact that Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled in late 2018 that cannabis prohibition was unconstitutional and tasked lawmakers at the time with implementing...
Apple Changes Cannabis App Policy - Will Google Follow?
Apps on phones and other devices play a huge role in most of our daily lives. Some apps are purely for entertainment, such as mind numbing video games. Other apps play a much more important role, such as apps that are dedicated to tracking exercise activity or other health-related matters. In the cannabis world apps come in many...
New Cannabis Studies Provide Good News For Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Multiple sclerosis is both a neurological disease (affecting the nerves) and an autoimmune disease (affecting the immune system). Common symptoms of multiple sclerosis include, but are not limited to: fatigue, pain, vision loss, and degrading coordination. Symptoms of the condition and the severity and duration involved vary from...
Fascinating Study Finds Cannabis Helps Most Patients
An international team of researchers explored the relationship between medical cannabis and chronic pain, PTSD, sleeping disorders, and other conditions.
Clinical Trial Suggests Cannabinoids Effective at Treating Insomnia
An Australian-based team of researchers conducted a study where they found that cannabinoid therapy could improve insomnia symptoms.
Cannabis Use Associated With Increased Decision Making Skills
Cannabis opponents have a long history of trying to convince members of the public that cannabis is bad for human brains. According to many cannabis prohibitionists cannabis is bad for human brains no matter what age they start consuming cannabis or what type of cannabis they consume. The "dangers" of cannabis for human brains are...
Study Finds Price Matters in Legal Cannabis Purchases
Canada is currently the international leader when it comes to cannabis, from both a policy and consumer perspective. For many years Canada has been home to a robust cannabis community, especially in British Columbia. It’s only one of two countries that have legalized cannabis for adult use along with Uruguay, and unlike Uruguay...
Spain Congress Creates Medical Cannabis Committee
Spain is home to one of the best cannabis communities on earth. Anyone that has visited Spain as a tourist as well as the lucky folks that get to live there will tell you that Spain has some of the best cannabis on the planet. That is especially true for hash. Cannabis clubs are common in Spain, with hundreds of them spread...
New Israeli Coalition Affirms Support for Cannabis Legalization
Cannabis prohibition is one of the most harmful public policies in history. The cannabis plant is exponentially safer than alcohol, however, it continues to be prohibited in many countries and coalitions. Prohibition has ruined countless lives across the globe over the span of many decades. That harm extends well beyond an initial...
Amazon Cannabis Policy Shift Will Have Global Butterfly Effect
It is no secret that Amazon is one of the largest companies on earth. In fact, it’s the third largest company worldwide according to available data. Estimates put Amazon’s total online net sales in 2020 at roughly $386 billion dollars. That figure does not appear to include revenue from other products and services that Amazon...
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.
