Last Week in Weed: Dec. 19-26, 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.
For many years, cannabis-based research was either outright prohibited in many parts of the world, or at the very least greatly hindered. Meanwhile, a false narrative was pushed by mainstream
It was a relatively quiet week in weed last week. That is, for just about everyone and everywhere except Arkansas. A ton went down in weed in the Razorback State
Earlier this year, in August 2024, Ukraine’s medical cannabis program officially launched. Ukraine’s Parliament first approved medical cannabis reform in December 2023, with President Volodymyr Zelensky signing the measure on
It was another wild week in weed, with Donald Trump backing Florida’s legalization ballot initiative and Sally Duval, a Texas House candidate, making waves with a pro-pot ad featuring her
Ten years ago, I remember hiding in my bathroom for just a few short moments at a time, clutching my little bong and exhaling out the open window. I was
The cannabis plant contains a number of different cannabinoids, with the two most well-known cannabinoids being tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). A growing number of medical and adult-use cannabis products
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid approved for medical use as a painkiller. It is also illegally sold as a street drug. Notorious for its lethal potency, even the smallest amounts,
Insomnia is a major issue around the world, with an estimated one-third of adults worldwide having symptoms of insomnia, and roughly ten percent of adults globally are diagnosed with insomnia.
Anyone who has battled cancer or has a loved one who has battled cancer knows firsthand how awful it can be. Undergoing chemotherapy treatment is often necessary but is also
The cannabis plant is arguably the most dynamic plant on earth, possessing tremendous wellness benefits for suffering patients. Researchers are slowly but surely unlocking the cannabis plant’s full potential, including
This week marked another busy one in weed, especially in markets like Ohio, Minnesota, New York, and Florida, with each highlighting the ongoing back-and-forth surrounding legalization. Meanwhile, officials in states
International researchers estimate that as many as 350 million people around the globe suffer from some form of arthritis. Arthritis is defined as painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. Symptoms of
International health investigators estimate that about 4% of the world’s human population suffers from some form of anxiety, although, researchers do not know the exact number. Anxiety often goes undiagnosed for various
This past week in weed featured a flurry of legal activity in America and abroad. Meanwhile, the benefits of social equity, medical cannabis, and consumer awareness were all on full
Germany first legalized cannabis for medical use in 2017. Since that time, Germany’s medical cannabis program has become the largest in Europe, with the nation’s program serving hundreds of thousands
Recent analysis from Israel found that cannabis extracts reduce pain and disease burden, producing long-term improvements in many subjects.
While it’s too early to scientifically prove if microdosing cannabis can help people achieve their peak performance, the practice is popular.
Patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis report pain-specific improvements following their use of medical cannabis preparations…
Patients prescribed high-THC prescription-grade cannabis chemovars report them to be safe and effective, according to data published in the journal Pharmacopsychiatry.
