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Current news, information and legal advances in the world of CBD.
Science
Cannabis, Mood, and Depression
Linda A. Parker explains the mood enhancing and anti-depressant qualities of CBD and THC.
Oxford University To Launch Multi-Million Dollar Medical Marijuana Research Project
Oxford University, the oldest university in England, will be at the forefront of a new global center of excellence set up to carry out a £10 million dollar research program to study cannabis. The initial investment, which equates to about $12.36 million US, is being...
CBD-Drug Interactions: Role of Cytochrome P450
By Adrian Devitt-Lee on September 08, 2015 With cannabidiol (CBD) poised to become widely available in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and herbal preparations, medical scientists are taking a closer look at CBD-drug interactions. Read full article...
Diet & the Endocannabinoid System
New research discusses the roles of CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors pertaining to diet, digestion, and energy metabolism.
Why are there so many conflicting marijuana studies?
Because it is considered a Schedule 1 drug by the federal government, conducting a randomized controlled trial on marijuana use is essentially impossible. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Why are there so many conflicting marijuana studies?
CBD: The Cinderella Molecule
By Martin A. Lee on February 09, 2017 Originally published in High Times (Feb. 2017) “This changes everything!” That was the immediate reaction of Bay Area journalist Fred Gardner as he stood in the office of Steep Hill Laboratory in Oakland and eyed a chromatogram...
Medical Marijuana for Seizures
A cutting edge paper from three cannabis friendly medical professionals— Dustin Sulak, Russel Saneto, and Bonni Goldstein— outlines case reports and the applications of cannabis medicine for epilepsy and seizure disorders. Cannabis clinicians treating epileptic...
CBD for Pain Relief
CBD can be the perfect entryway for those who are unfamiliar with cannabis.
Maximizing CBD’s Effects and Benefits: 5 Experts Weigh In
There’s certainly a major trend toward CBD-only products on the cannabis market.
Connecticut Hospice To Study Medical Marijuana As An Alternative to Opioids
According to a recent Washington Post/Kaiser Family Foundation survey, 1 in 3 long-term prescription painkiller users report being addicted or dependent, and abuse of opioid medications may actually open the door to heroin use. Is there a better way to treat chronic...
News
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...
Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Cannabis Companies: Part 1
The problems facing the cannabis industry arising from its ongoing status as a federally illegal enterprise are numerous and well documented: 280E tax burdens, limited access to banking, exclusion from capital markets, uneven access to federal intellectual property...
Safety & Compliance in the Absence of Regulatory Clarity & Consistency
As the legal landscape surrounding cannabis continues to evolve, the creation of robust, sensible and consistent safety regulations remains stalled. A patchwork of broadly inconsistent state rules and regulations, along with years of federal inaction and policy...
2023 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference
2023 Cannabis Supply Chain Virtual Conference Click here to watch the recording Agenda Cannabis Packaging Solutions: Navigating Regulations, Quality & Environmental Impact Jack Grover, Founder & CEO, Grove Bags In the cannabis industry, packaging regulations...
Five Ingredients for a Successful Cannabis License Application
In the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, in both new and emerging markets, securing a cannabis license is an essential step to establishing a successful business. However, navigating the application process can be complex, challenging and highly competitive. To help...
California’s Social Equity Fee Waiver – Late Is Better Than Never
In a move that Old Guard California Cannabis viewed with bittersweet appreciation, the Department of Cannabis Control on January 1, 2022 announced it would waive license fees for those cannabis companies impacted by the War on Cannabis. Many pre-2017 operators...
FDA, FTC Issue Warnings to Delta 8 Copycat Cannabis Companies
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent out warning letters to six different companies for selling copycat food products that contain Delta-8 THC. In a press release published on July 5, the FDA and FTC said...
Legal
Massachusetts top Dems argue over what to fix first: state budget or marijuana bill
The state's top Democratic lawmakers clashed Wednesday over who's to blame for the failure to pass two key pieces of legislation: an overdue state budget and a highly-watched bill making changes to the state's voter-approved recreational marijuana law. Read Full...
In the DEA's words: Agency stance on CBD, hemp products and the Farm Bill
In a time of vibrant debate on cannabis legalization and in the wake of a new federal rule on marijuana extracts, the Drug Enforcement Administration has stood firm on its position that marijuana and its derivatives remain illicit. The DEA has made several statements...
Massachusetts lawmakers still seeking middle ground on marijuana bill
BOSTON -- House and Senate negotiators on Beacon hill are planning to resume talks they hope will lead to a compromise on a marijuana bill. The six-member conference committee missed last Friday's self-imposed deadline, but was scheduled to resume talks at the...
Massachusetts cannabis legislation talks appear to stall as deadline nears
Talks between the House and Senate over a compromise marijuana law appeared stalled Friday, even as lawmakers faced a self-imposed deadline for delivery. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Massachusetts cannabis legislation talks appear to stall as deadline nears
Denver finalizes first-in-nation marijuana social use rules, dropping some restrictions
Denver's top licensing official unveiled final rules for a pilot program to allow patrons of some businesses to use marijuana in a social setting. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Denver finalizes first-in-nation marijuana social use rules, dropping some restrictions
Legal marijuana states see dramatic decreases in car searches at traffic stops for all races
New data on traffic stops in Colorado and Washington show that after the states legalized marijuana, car searches for all races declined sharply. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Legal marijuana states see dramatic decreases in car searches at traffic stops for all...
How advocates are inspiring members of Congress to champion national CBD oil legalization
Cannabist Special Report: CBD, TBD || Multiple pieces of federal legislation seek to open research the non-psychoactive cannabis compound touted for its medicinal promise. Read Full Article at: Cannabist How advocates are inspiring members of Congress to...
Vermont marijuana legalization rests in hands of House Republicans
The fate of a Vermont bill to legalize the recreational use of marijuana is uncertain as lawmakers consider whether to approve a revised proposal. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Vermont marijuana legalization rests in hands of House Republicans
Arkansas just opened door to get into state's brand-new marijuana industry
The Arkansas medical marijuana program has made applications available for those who want to sell or grow medical marijuana. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Arkansas just opened door to get into state's brand-new marijuana industry
New Hampshire Senate joins House (and New England) in deciding weed should be decriminalized
New Hampshire is on a path to decriminalize marijuana, as Senators voted to remove criminal penalties for possessing small amounts. Read Full Article at: Cannabist New Hampshire Senate joins House (and New England) in deciding weed should be decriminalized