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Medicann Launches Ireland's First Medical Cannabis Clinic, Accepting Patients for Treatment. Despite the fact that Ireland legalized medicinal cannabis in June 2019, the country had yet to open a medical clinic centering the needs of prospective patients... Until now. Medicann is launching the first

Congress Approves Bill Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis to Veterans. A bipartisan congressional bill – the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Act – has been approved by the Senate that allows military

Following months of uncertainty and doubt, thousands of medical cannabis patients in France can now breathe a sigh of relief after the government finally confirmed that access to their treatment will continue. On Monday, October 23, the government tabled an amendment to the Social Security Financing

The business would occupy a 7,700-square-foot anchor space at 412 Weber Drive. Verilife Cannabis Dispensary in Romeoville will relocate to a new location, after the Romeoville Village Board approved a special use permit at its Wednesday meeting. Verilife has operated as a medical cannabis dispensary

Researchers examined states with CBD-specific laws and reviewed nearly 10 years of CDC data to find preliminary evidence of CBD affecting opioid prescription rates. A recent report published in the Southern Economic Journal on Oct. 26 found evidence that legal access to CBD has helped lead to a

Georgia Pharmacies Apply for Permits to Dispense Medical Cannabis to Eligible Patients. Mindy Leech, pharmacist and owner of Lee King Pharmacy in Newnan, hopes to be one of the first pharmacies in Georgia to distribute medical cannabis to customers. Soon pharmacies will join the seven licensed

Cannabis medicine is a natural compound-based health solution that has been used for millennia to treat a variety of conditions. Cannabis medicine works by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is a network of receptors found throughout the body. The ECS is involved in a

Georgia is the first state in the US to permit independent pharmacies to sell low-THC oil. Friday, Oct. 27 was a historic day for cannabis in Georgia and throughout the country, as it was the first day that pharmacists were legally allowed to sell cannabis at the pharmacy counter. Dr. Ankit Patel

County leaders are being warned to be reasonable when considering using zoning to restrict cannabis businesses. The warning comes as the Maryland Cannabis Administration is about to open the application window for a social equity round of licenses that will award more than six dozen new dispensary

On Friday, Dr Ankit Patel will become a pharmaceutical pioneer. He’ll be the first pharmacist to legally sell medical cannabis from a pharmacy counter in the United States. “It’s awesome,” Patel said. “It’s historic.” Patel’s Robins Pharmacy and two others in the same region, Omega Pharmacy and the

If you are a cannabis patient or consumer, then chances are you have had to deal with people who pass judgment on you because of cannabis. The stigma surrounding the cannabis plant and those who use it is unfortunate and unfair. More often than not people generally oppose cannabis use and cannabis

Denver’s first cannabis spa will offer massages with infused topicals. Pure Elevations Spa & Garden is under construction in hopes of opening in April. Few things sound more relaxing than a toke of marijuana and a massage. Lucky for Denverites, they’ll be able to find both in one place next year

Patients with the most aggressive brain tumours have routinely asked whether cannabis can help, a cancer specialist has said. Consultant clinical oncologist Jillian MacLean said many patients were using cannabis or CBD products "just hoping it may be helpful". She is involved in studies at Cardiff's

Despite excitement over the legalization of growing hemp in South Carolina in 2018, the market became saturated and farmers have mixed feelings. Hemp cultivation launched in South Carolina in 2018 with much fanfare, lots of anticipation and plenty of promise of eventual profits for farmers. However

Alabama Always LLC, raised critical concerns over the application scoring process and law compliance. he Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission’s effort to award licenses for medical cannabis cultivation and distribution is facing scrutiny as it prepares for today’s key meeting. Will Somerville, an

Last week marked a special anniversary. The use and sale of cannabis in Canada became legal on Oct. 17, 2018, paving the way for pain management studies. In the past few years, researchers have discovered that medical cannabis can be a vital complement to cancer therapies. Lynda Balneaves, associate

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is often caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as combat, sexual assault, natural disasters, or accidents. Those with PTSD may experience symptoms such as

Op-Ed: Reframing the Addiction Narrative on Marijuana. Last week, Kevin Sabet, former drug policy adviser in the Executive Office of the President, published a letter from multiple former Drug Enforcement Administration and Office of National Drug Control Policy leaders claiming marijuana is

A recent lawsuit alleging fraud and legal malpractice between Arkansas medical marijuana dispensary owners. Their lawyers has renewed discussions among lawmakers on how to oversee the growing cannabis industry in Arkansas. While lawmakers said they were worried about out-of-state investors having

The parents of a four-year-old girl with epilepsy are pleading for access to medicinal cannabis on the NHS. Clover, from Frome, in Somerset, has Aicardi syndrome, a rare genetic neurological disorder which causes her to have hundreds of seizures a week. Her parents say cannabis oil reduces the