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Science
Jack Herer: You know the strain, now get to know the man
Remembering legendary marijuana legalization activist and author Jack Herer on what would have been his 78th birthday. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Jack Herer: You know the strain, now get to know the man
Many Animals Know How to Self-Medicate
Humans aren't the only species who know how to ingest medicinal plants for their health. Discover the botanical remedies that other animals take, and why they have evolved to do so. Read Full Article at: CBD Report Many Animals Know How to Self-Medicate
Massive study launched to compare effectiveness of CBD to prescription meds
A major study of over 150,000 participants will explore the effectiveness of CBD-only cannabis products as an alternative to prescribed medication. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Massive study launched to compare effectiveness of CBD to prescription meds
Learn how biocontrols work to beat the bad bugs that wreck cannabis crops
Learn more about combating cannabis plant pests with a low-toxicity solution: beneficial organisms such as predatory mites, parasitoid wasps, nematodes and more. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Learn how biocontrols work to beat the bad bugs that wreck cannabis crops
The endocannabinoid system explained
We briefly describe what is known as the endogenous cannabinoid system (or endocannabinoid system) that is present in almost all vertebrates. Read Full Article at: Cannabist The endocannabinoid system explained
Yoga and cannabis: New philosophy melds plant medicine and an ancient tradition
Rachael Carlevale’s life has taken some twists that led to Ganjasana yoga, which she says centers on using cannabis plant medicine mindfully. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Yoga and cannabis: New philosophy melds plant medicine and an ancient tradition
Three Different Cannabinoid-Based Medicines Approved by the FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aware that cannabis and cannabis-derived products are being used for a number of medical conditions, such as AIDS wasting syndrome, epilepsy, neuropathic pain, treatment of spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis,...
Milestone Study Shows Dramatic Reduction in Pharmaceutical Reliance Among Canadian Medical Cannibis Patients
A Canadian company has announced that 40 percent of patients in a study of the effects of medical marijuana were able to quit their use of benzodiazepines within 90 days. After one year, 45 percent had discontinued their use of the powerful drugs. Canabo Medical, Inc....
Creating standards for cannabis industry gets ASTM International board approval
ASTM International, a century-old standards organization, gave the official go-ahead to establish a standards-writing committee for the cannabis industry, officials announced Tuesday.
Study: National medical marijuana laws would save lives — and a billion taxpayer dollars
A fascinating study in Health Affairs last year by a father-daughter pair of public policy researchers found that Medicare prescriptions for things like painkillers, antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications dropped sharply in states that introduced a medical...
News
Congress Wants YOU To Make Safe Products.
Recently, Congress requested detailed information regarding the regulation of CBD and other cannabinoids. This comes on the heels of frustration around federal inaction with regards to cannabinoid-containing products produced from Cannabis sativa L. plant extracts...
HHS Recommends DEA Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III
Massively promising news for the cannabis industry today that many are calling historic: the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), recommending that cannabis be rescheduled from Schedule I to...
Payment Processing & CBD Products: What to Know
In the wake of the 2018 Farm Bill, the horizons of hemp-derived cannabis products expanded, offering nearly limitless opportunities for businesses and brands in the CBD industry to expand what they could offer to their customers. However, threading the path to...
Cannabis Industry Banks Still at Risk Without Passage of the Safe Banking Act
Here we are again, crossing our fingers, hoping that the Senate will approve the passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act). This Act would provide banks with regulatory protections, allowing them to offer critical financial services to...
The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 2
This is Part Two of a four-part series discussing European cannabis regulations. Click here for Part One. Part Two analyzes the differences between the UK, the EU and the US. Part Three, coming next week, dives into dosage, approvals and more. Stay tuned for more. EU...
Training, Education & Compliance: A Q&A with Chase Eastman, CEO of Rootwurks
Founder and CEO Chase Eastman officially launched Rootwurks in January 2022. But the journey began years earlier, and passed through industries including food safety training and digital media and television. Rootwurks at its core is a training platform. The cannabis...
As Mastercard Exits Cannabis, There’s a Cash Opportunity
Late last month, Mastercard decided to halt their debit card transactions with cannabis dispensaries, notifying financial institutions and payment processors to stop processing purchases. This isn’t the first digital payment solution to swiftly exit the industry...
The CBD Regulatory Environment in Europe: Part 1
This is Part One of a four-part series discussing European cannabis regulations. Part One serves as an introduction. Part Two, coming next week, will analyze the differences between the UK, the EU and the US. Stay tuned for more. As I walk through any European...
Trenton Makes The World Takes: A Q&A with Tahir Johnson, CEO of Simply Pure Trenton
Tahir Johnson is the founder and CEO of Simply Pure Trenton, the first black-owned social equity dispensary to receive a license in New Jersey. He’s a well-known cannabis advocate who’s held leadership roles at the Marijuana Policy Project, the National Cannabis...
Is the Cannabis Industry Sitting On An Untouched Gold Mine Of Innovation?
Universities across the country are working in all areas of research and development to advance cannabis cultivation, medicine, drug delivery and technology. But these innovations are collecting dust because the universities are not in the business of commercializing...
Legal
Marijuana dispensaries decrease crime, not increase it, study finds
A new study from UC Irvine suggests the conventional wisdom is wrong and that crime increases after cities move to close pot shops.
Will this be the year Congress expands veterans' access to medical marijuana?
A Senate committee just voted to allow VA doctors to talk medical marijuana with patients, but a similar measure was killed last year despite bicameral support. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Will this be the year Congress expands veterans' access to medical...
Mainers voted for a 10 percent tax on weed, but lawmakers want more
Maine lawmakers are debating how much they can tax recreational marijuana without driving consumers back to the black market. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Mainers voted for a 10 percent tax on weed, but lawmakers want more
Montana man challenges state standard for marijuana DUI
A Montana man charged with vehicular homicide is challenging the state standard at which a person is considered to be under the influence of marijuana. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Montana man challenges state standard for marijuana DUI
North Dakota expects medical marijuana to be available in Spring 2018
North Dakota state health officials have set a tentative timeline for a medical marijuana industry, with a goal of patients able to purchase next spring. Read Full Article at: Cannabist North Dakota expects medical marijuana to be available in Spring 2018
Lawmakers negotiating on Massachusetts marijuana law get back to work
House and Senate negotiators struck a cautious tone Monday as they resumed negotiations over legislation that would overhaul the state's voter-approved recreational marijuana law. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Lawmakers negotiating on Massachusetts marijuana law get...
The pot patent puzzle: Analyzing the ironies of federal marijuana prohibition
A professor well-versed in patent law explores the conflicts of protection for cannabis products as the marijuana industry and medical research expand Read Full Article at: Cannabist The pot patent puzzle: Analyzing the ironies of federal marijuana prohibition
Maryland gov revamps embattled agency that regulates medical marijuana
"Time to move in a new direction": The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission has been under fire for delays in getting the state's medical marijuana program off the ground. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Maryland gov revamps embattled agency that regulates medical...
Florida just got sued over its ban on smokable medical marijuana
The trial lawyer who led the effort to allow marijuana for medical uses in Florida filed a lawsuit Thursday against the state's decision to ban smokable forms of the plant. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Florida just got sued over its ban on smokable medical marijuana
Nevada pot shops under close watch by authorities all pass the test
Nevada inspectors say marijuana dispensaries across the state followed the law and regulations during the first day of recreational sales. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Nevada pot shops under close watch by authorities all pass the test