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Village Farms International Expands Medical Cannabis Distribution to New Zealand

Village Farms International Expands Medical Cannabis Distribution to New Zealand Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 28, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced its first shipment to New Zealand through its wholly-owned subsidiary Pure Sunfarms. The shipment features Pink Kush, the top-selling

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Psychedelics-Focused Compass Pathways Has Established Itself As 'Credible CNS Biotechnology Company,' Analyst Says

Psychedelics-Focused Compass Pathways Has Established Itself As 'Credible CNS Biotechnology Company,' Analyst Says Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 28, 2025

Stifel initiated coverage on Compass Pathways plc, saying, “The Time Is Now for Psychedelics. Compass is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing psychedelics-based drugs for neuropsychiatric disorders. The analyst equates COMP360 to Spravato 2.0. Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato

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New Study Suggests Medical Cannabis Highly Cost-Effective Treatment for PTSD

New Study Suggests Medical Cannabis Highly Cost-Effective Treatment for PTSD Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 27, 2025

Medical cannabis is a highly cost-effective treatment for individuals with moderate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study. The findings, published by researchers at Leafwell, suggest that even without comprehensive medical insurance, medical cannabis treatments could help

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UW study is looking at marijuana use in pregnancy

UW study is looking at marijuana use in pregnancy Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 27, 2025

What, if any, are the impacts on infants if a pregnant person regularly uses marijuana during pregnancy? Researchers at the University of Washington are working to find out. Use of the cannabis plant, both psychoactive and non-psychactive elements, has increased among pregnant and general

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ALS and the Potential of Cannabis-Based Therapies: Insights from Dr. Ethan Russo

ALS and the Potential of Cannabis-Based Therapies: Insights from Dr. Ethan Russo Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 28, 2025

On February 20, 2025, CReDo Science presented, “Update on ALS: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Cannabis, and Hope for the Future,” an hour-long webinar in which Ethan Russo, MD, neurologist and medical researcher discussed ALS symptoms, conventional treatments, and studies on treatments using

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EXCLUSIVE: Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelic Compounds Show Promise For Treating Addiction And ADHD

EXCLUSIVE: Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelic Compounds Show Promise For Treating Addiction And ADHD Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 26, 2025

Enveric Biosciences has secured its first U.S. patent for the EVM401 Series, a novel collection of non-hallucinogenic, mescaline-derived compounds. These compounds are designed to address addiction, ADHD anxiety, and other neuropsychiatric disorders, potentially offering new therapeutic avenues for

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Nearly Half of Canadian Cannabis Contains Just 80% of Advertised THC Levels

Nearly Half of Canadian Cannabis Contains Just 80% of Advertised THC Levels Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 25, 2025

Canada’s pioneering Cannabis Data Gathering Program has published the results of a new study showing a shocking discrepancy between advertised and actual THC amounts in its consumer market. Last week, Health Canada published the results of a survey of 100 samples of both legal and illegally sourced

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Daily Cannabis use linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: Study

Daily Cannabis use linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: Study Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 25, 2025

Washington DC [US], February 24 (ANI): A new study analyzed the disease burden and risk factors for severity among people who suffer from cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Researchers at George Washington University said that the condition occurs in people who are long-term regular consumers of

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Medical Cannabis Bringing Relief To Minnesota Pain Patients

Medical Cannabis Bringing Relief To Minnesota Pain Patients Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 24, 2025

A recent report from Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management indicates many patients are finding significant and ongoing pain relief through the use of medical cannabis. It was nearly nine years ago when intractable pain was added to the list of qualifying conditions for the use of medicinal

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Beyond Chronic Pain: Why Private Clinics are Vital to Making Medical Cannabis Mainstream

Beyond Chronic Pain: Why Private Clinics are Vital to Making Medical Cannabis Mainstream Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 21, 2025

The medical cannabis industry is in a precarious situation. The fledgling market is experiencing rapid growth across Europe, indicative of surging demand. However, in countries like the UK, where it remains largely segmented from the national health service, the majority of patients are still

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Newsweek: PHI’s Dr. Meenakshi Subbaraman Discusses the Increased Demand of Cannabis-Infused Beverages and Health Risks

Newsweek: PHI’s Dr. Meenakshi Subbaraman Discusses the Increased Demand of Cannabis-Infused Beverages and Health Risks Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 20, 2025

The consumption of cannabis cocktails—drinks infused with cannabis-derived compounds—is growing in multiple demographics. In Newsweek, Dr. Meenakshi Subbaraman, program director and biostatistician with PHI’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Studies, comments on the growing demand for cannabis-infused

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Doctors Ask US Appellate Court for Redo in DEA’s Selections for Cannabis Rescheduling Participants

Doctors Ask US Appellate Court for Redo in DEA’s Selections for Cannabis Rescheduling Participants Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 19, 2025

A nonprofit organization of medical professions in support of evidence-based cannabis regulation filed a brief on Feb. 17 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit related to its exclusion from the rescheduling hearing process. Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR) and its president, Bryon

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Costa Rica Greenlights Medical Cannabis Sales In Pharmacies: What's Next?

Costa Rica Greenlights Medical Cannabis Sales In Pharmacies: What's Next? Image Cannabis NewsFebruary 19, 2025

Last week, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health announced on its official website the implementation of a regulations to facilitate the production and commercialization of medicinal cannabis products. This regulation includes provisions on administrative requirements, health registration, product

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Exploring the Crossroads of Cannabis and Psychiatry

Exploring the Crossroads of Cannabis and Psychiatry

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 18, 2025

Cannabis, like many other recreational drugs, has seen a rapid rise in use. Once an outlawed substance, it has now transformed into a $61 billion commercial industry, with some cannabis-derived medications receiving US Food and Drug Administration approval. Additionally, it is likely to be

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Super Bowl Champ's Fight for Cannabis: 'Opioids Are Killing Athletes'

Super Bowl Champ's Fight for Cannabis: 'Opioids Are Killing Athletes'

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 17, 2025

"Cannabis is medicine and a viable, safe alternative to opioids." Marvin Washington knows pain. Not the kind that comes and goes. The kind that lingers. The kind that burrows deep into your body and settles in for the long haul. The kind that every former NFL player knows far too well.

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Medical cannabis cardholder certifications are rolling out in Kentucky

Medical cannabis cardholder certifications are rolling out in Kentucky

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 14, 2025

Medical cannabis cards have begun to roll out in the Commonwealth. Nearly 4,000 applications have been submitted, and 2,200 cards have been approved for Kentuckians with qualifying conditions. One of the first to be issued a card, Dr. Ryan Grell is a triple board-certified anesthesiologist

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5 Reasons to Consider Medicinal Cannabis for Pain

5 Reasons to Consider Medicinal Cannabis for Pain

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 14, 2025

Editor’ note: Cannabis and THCA/HEMP CBD products should have an active ingredient list on the container and have a Certificate of Analysis (COA). Discuss your use of CBD products with your health care provider. Dosing of CBD is variable, especially since it is not FDA regulated. CBD may interfere

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Repeated Cannabis Use May Lead Cavities and Other Tooth Decay, According to New Study

Repeated Cannabis Use May Lead Cavities and Other Tooth Decay, According to New Study

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 14, 2025

A recent study conducted by Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a researcher from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (Buffalo, New York), discovered that frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use may lead to tooth decay such as, cavities and severe tooth loss (1,2). The study looked to explore the

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New Florida proposal would allow ‘home grow’ of medical cannabis

New Florida proposal would allow ‘home grow’ of medical cannabis

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 11, 2025

Currently in Florida, the only way to legally grow cannabis is to own a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, of which there are only 27 operating in the state. However, under a new legislative proposal filed in the Florida Senate on Friday, state residents who qualify as medical marijuana patients

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Adults with Chronic Pain Support Cannabis Use More Than Physicians

Adults with Chronic Pain Support Cannabis Use More Than Physicians

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Cannabis NewsFebruary 11, 2025

Adults with chronic pain who use cannabis to treat their condition showed more support for policies that expand access to the drug compared to physicians, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.1 Despite patient and clinician opinions, the use of medical cannabis to treat chronic pain

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