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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

Conducted by research firm Fact.MR, the study highlights the potential growth of the cannabis beverage category. Worldwide revenues for cannabis-infused drinks reached US$250 million by the end of 2020. Over the next decade, the market value is predicted to expand to 24 times that, climbing by 38% CAGR from 2021-2031 to approach US$6bn. CBD-based d

It’s been a long road, but the Olympic torch finally landed in Japan on 23 July. The latest edition of the Games has been so mired in difficulty that many feared it might not go ahead, with COVID-19 causing seemingly insurmountable logistical issues. It’s also seen its fair share of controversies, with the conversation around cannabis chief among t

The creators of South Park have signed a new deal with ViacomCBS bosses, worth almost US$1 billion, to expand their cartoon world. One of the most lucrative in television history, the new US$900 million ($1.1 billion) deal will last over six years and include the series and a second South Park movie, according to Bloomberg. There are also tie-ins t

New Mexico’s anticipation of a deficit is not paranoia; it is a safe prediction given the precedent set by other states. When New Mexico started legalizing cannabis, the marijuana community in the state was ecstatic because it marked a new dawn for them. When it finally attained legalized status, the excitement was through the roof, but today it se

Have you tried Delta 8? It’s found in Louisville hemp shops. Your fave Instagram influencer is pushing it on their profile. Your friend offered you a hit off his vape last time you saw him. It’s a “legal weed.” You don’t really understand what it is or how you’re able to use it in a state as anti-pot as Kentucky. But sure, you’ll try it.  The answe

There are major risks associated with the consumption of large amounts of cannabis by young children. Unlike in adults, the risks to children include coma and even death if the child is so profoundly sedated that they cannot protect their airway. Other effects include tachycardia, nausea and vomiting, and respiratory depression severe enough to req