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Bethany Gomez, managing director of the Brightfield Group, spoke with NutraIngredients-USA about the difficulties the cannabidiol industry is experiencing when it comes to defining itself. “The CBD industry is always in motion. It's always changing, moving, fluctuating. Right now, it's really facing

A bill is awaiting approval in the Ukrainian parliament that would legalize the use of cannabis to treat medical conditions. In July 2023, a preliminary version of bill #7457 was approved with 268 votes out of the 450 member Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. More than 800 amendments have

A small study shows patients with autism taking customized cannabis treatments improved dramatically. A new study has determined that customized cannabis treatments can improve the quality of life for patients with autism spectrum disorder. The study of 20 patients with autism found that

Veterans fought for freedom, but those seeking medical cannabis face unfair treatment under current federal laws. Each Veterans' Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our country and its freedoms. Across America, communities will have parades, vigils, and services to honor

Switzerland’s Federal Office of Public Health (FOHP) officially approved the ‘Graushaus Project’ on October 25, the country’s sixth adult use cannabis pilot study. This study represents a number of firsts for Switzerland’s rapidly expanding research-based cannabis programme. Not only will it be the

The Biden administration attempted to take a step toward curbing the nationwide fentanyl epidemic Monday by sending a letter to all the educators in the country. The White House is urging American public schools to carry Naloxone, commonly known as NARCAN, to help combat sky-high overdose rates from

Indiana Lawmakers Urged to Consider Cannabis Legalization for Economic Benefit. Across the country, states – including most of our neighbors – have realized the benefits of cannabis legalization, yet Indiana has continued to ignore them – a fact that has us falling far behind in our competition for

Missouri Allows Some Recalled Cannabis Products Back on Dispensary Shelves. The state rolled back its recall of nearly 15,000 cannabis products last week and allowed them to return to the dispensary shelves, after requiring Missouri companies to keep them in storage since early August. The Missouri

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