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Medicinal cannabis specialist LeafCann discusses the current direction of the global medical cannabis market and the expectations for its future. The rise of medicinal cannabis The global medicinal cannabis market is growing. Occasional regulatory hurdles notwithstanding, the sector is finally seeing the upward progression that has been promised fo

Psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin and LSD can induce an experience known as oceanic boundlessness, which is characterized by a feeling of oneness with the world and a sense of awe. New research, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, provides some preliminary evidence that high doses of cannabis can also produce this type of altered sta

Written By: Andrew Ward. Mexico could become the third nation to legalize cannabis after its Supreme Court ruled cannabis use and possession laws were unconstitutional, decriminalizing it in June 2021. The decision came after several deadlines were not met by Congress, prompting the court to take action. Cannabis reform continues to make incrementa

Scientists are trying to find a cannabis plant which does not make sheep high. Or at least making sure the eating of their flesh does not pass on those famous traits if they have been grazing on it. Already trials in Western Australia and New South Wales found industrial hemp has shown promise as a summer crop for livestock such as sheep and cattle

The most sought-after marijuana being trafficked across the U.S.-Mexico border is now the weed entering Mexico, not the weed leaving it. Cannabis sold legally in California is heading south illegally, dominating a booming boutique market across Mexico, where buying and selling the drug is still outlawed. Mexican dealers flaunt their U.S. products,

It feels as 2019 was a long while ago however some things can’t be forgotten. Back in July of 2019 a staff director for Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee was placed behind other members on the dais. This staff director Brendan was paying attention to all-too-rare bipartisan harmony. Both sides formed a collective understanding: it is tim

Diabetic nerve pain patients in Pennsylvania registered for the state’s medical cannabis program have been invited to join a study. Diabetic neuropathy is a form of nerve damage that can occur in diabetes patients. The condition can range from  numbness or tingling in the extremities, or a burning, sharp, or aching pain. An estimated 47% of patient

 By Shariq Khan (Reuters) - Top cannabis-focused website Leafly is in talks to merge with blank-check company Merida Merger Corp I in a deal that would value the combined company at more than $530 million, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Read more here

Published August 6, 2021 By: Tom Angell   TOP THINGS TO KNOW The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a report criticizing "arbitrary" THC limits on hemp and calling on the Food and Drug Administration to continue developing regulations to allow CBD products while enacting a policy of enforcement discretion in the meantime. The l...

When Fresh Green, the first medical marijuana dispensary in the Kansas City area, opened in October, one eighth of an ounce of flower cost $60. Nearly 10 months later, the same product can go for as low as $40. Prices for medical marijuana have been dropping across Missouri as more manufacturers, cultivators and dispensaries open. As the market con

Illinois adult-use cannabis sales have hit yet another record, reaching $127.8 million in July, about a $12.3 million increase from June, which reported over $115.5 million in recreational sales. According to a monthly report by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, over $85.4 million of those sales came from in-state re

By Franca Quarneti via El Planteo. Paraguay will begin exporting oil, proteins and other non-psychoactive cannabis derivatives to the United States and Australia. This was confirmed this Wednesday by Mario Abdo Benítez, president of Paraguay, during a visit to the industrial plant of Healthy Grains S.A Original link

What are the risk factors? Scientific evidence suggests a few key factors may play a part in the link between cannabis and psychosis. Age Some research suggests using cannabis at a younger age could increase the risk of psychosis. According to several older studiesTrusted Source, people who begin using cannabis in adolescence are more likely to exp

Warsaw, Poland: The use of herbal cannabis is associated with marked improvements in a patient with treatment-resistant stuttering, according to a case report published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. A team of investigators affiliated with the Medical University of Warsaw (Poland) and with Hannover Medical School (Germany) presen

Article wirrten by: Javier Hasse The recently renovated Station House Inn, a vintage vacation paradise in South Lake Tahoe, is offering in-room delivery service of cannabis-infused beverages, topicals, edibles and tinctures to enhance guests’ stays. Guests can also enjoy cannabis-infused s’mores with KIVA chocolate while hanging out at the firepit.

Israel is a leader in cannabis, be it research and or in the emerging marketplace. Numerous research breakthroughs have occurred in Israel. One of the most notable cannabis researchers is Dr. Rafael Mechoulam, who along with his team first identified THC and other active compounds in cannabis decades ago. Today, Israel continues furthering its rese

The cannabis business is recently legalised in 20 states of the U.S., and as this business shifts from the black market into the mainstream, it has encountered unparalleled development. Like every other business, the journey in the legal cannabis business can be fun, invigorating, and yet somewhat overpowering. Thus, following a couple of tips to m

 A campaign pushing to legalize marijuana in Ohio will have to collect a new batch of petition signatures after Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost rejected the first batch the group submitted, citing issues with how the petition summarized the group’s proposed law change. Yost said in a Thursday letter to the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcoh