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Daily cannabis users with chronic pain less likely to use opioids
Recent research has highlighted how daily cannabis users are less likely to use opioids to manage their chronic pain.
Researchers from the BCCSU and University...
First specialist medical cannabis clinic in Scotland to open
Sapphire Medical Clinic is set to be the first clinic with specialist expertise in prescribing medical cannabis to open in Scotland.
The Aberdeen based clinic...
Human gene variant linked to higher preference for THC in females
Preclinical research has revealed a common variation in a human gene that affects the brain’s reward processing circuit, showing that the variation increases vulnerability...
Consumers do not understand THC levels in cannabis edibles
Few cannabis consumers understand what the THC numbers on packages of cannabis edibles really mean, according to a new study.
The study, which surveyed nearly...
Thematic ETF pioneers launch global medical cannabis ETF
Rize ETF, Europe’s first specialist thematic ETF issuer, has today launched its first two ETFs - including a medical cannabis ETF.
The Rize Cybersecurity and...
Prohibition Partners Launches the European Cannabis Report: 5th Edition
Leading cannabis market intelligence and strategic consultancy firm Prohibition Partners has launched The European Cannabis Report: 5th Edition.
The report is the latest in Prohibition Partners' suite of...
Reforming cannabis policy on a state and federal level in the USA
The US-based Marijuana Policy Project aims to ease the burden on patients by campaigning for effective, workable policy reform.
The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), founded...
CBD infused products continue to bolster global billion dollar market growth
The global CBD size is projected to continue its seemingly ever accelerating growth and is expected to reach $23.6bn, expanding at a CAGR of...
The countdown to Europe Canna Expo is on as the event date closes in
The Europe Canna Expo (ECE) is kickstarting its 2020 event series in Dublin, Ireland on the 3-4 March.
ECE are elated to announce Mile High...
CBD education: 71% of Brits do not know if CBD has drug-like effects
A new survey has revealed that the majority of Brits are still unsure as to CBD's effects.
CBD (cannabidiol) is one of the most popular...
FSA issues first ever CBD safety advice and sets deadline for businesses
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued its first ever CBD safety advice for consumers, and a stark warning to manufacturers.
Today the FSA has...
National Cannabis Industry Association welcomes board members
Newly-appointed members of the National Cannabis Industry Association and several incumbents will replace long-serving members for the 2020-2022 term.
The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA),...
Women in cannabis: study seeks to document diversity and inclusion
An academically rigorous study about equity among women and non-binary professionals in the cannabis industry has been launched.
As the budding cannabis industry matures, many...
A new CBG hemp strain is now available in the United States
CBD has recently gained attention for its medical properties, now a new CBG hemp strain is available in the United States for farmers.
High Grade...
Revolutionising medicine: from methadone man to cannabis chief
The inventor of liquid methadone, Stephen Goldner, has now created a new, cannabis-derived medicine – a water-soluble CBD tablet.
In 1973, after working at the...
European Alliance for Medicinal Cannabis: representing licensed producers
‘Promoting a sensible policy towards medicinal cannabis in the EU27’: this is the mission of the European Alliance for Medicinal Cannabis (EAMC).
The European Alliance...
Legal action launched for son denied access to cannabis-based medicines
This week the spotlight has been on the UK government as families of children who need cannabis-based medicine held a protest calling for increased...
Cannabis testing: PhytoSciences Consultants introduce their services
Phytosciences was conceived to represent patients and to provide quality control and assurance services to the medical cannabis laboratory testing industry.
Phytosciences’ primary mission is...
Combining cannabis and opioids leads to higher anxiety and depression
New research reveals higher levels of anxiety and depression in people who combine cannabis and opioids.
A researcher from the University of Houston has found...
CBD and psychosis: new study shows cannabidiol alters brain activity
A new study has shown that CBD alters the brain activity in people with psychosis during memory tasks.
For the first time, the brains of...