War on drugs failing: decriminalise possession says UK committee
The Health Committee has said the UK’s war on drugs is failing as drug related deaths are now a public emergency.
In a call for...
MGC Pharma: expanding the company’s global seed to pharmacy agenda in Malta
With its colourful history of regimes, languages and cultures, Malta has forever been a place known for maintaining its own identity and focus within...
Potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of prenatal cannabis exposure
Potential therapies for the detrimental effects of prenatal exposure to THC have been discovered using a preclinical animal model.
A new study using a preclinical...
Cannabis use and the immune system: white blood cell count
A study has shown that the total white blood cell count in cannabis users is higher among heavy users when compared to non-users.
The study,...
New report estimates global CBD market to grow by 40% in 2019
A new study by Fact.MR reveals that the global CBD market is likely to grow by over 40% in 2019 from 2018.
The global CBD...
Extracts not ‘novel’: Cannabis Trades Association opposes application
Following the changes to the Novel Foods Regulations and the uncertainty as to if the scope of the regulations would include all cannabinoids and...
Awareness of CBD health benefits pushes relaxation of regulation
The growing awareness of cannabidiol or CBD health benefits is helping to ease pressure from regulators across the globe.
The ease on regulation and growing...
Why the cannabis black market is good news for legal sales
Revenue reports from California's legal marijuana markets showed the industry on pace to generate over $3bn (~€2.70bn) in licensed cannabis sales.
The cannabis black market represents a major...
Patient safety: public cannabis education hotline launched
A public education cannabis hotline has been launched by Colorado nurses to help patients understand their medicine.
Seed & Smith, Colorado's leading cultivator, concentrate manufacturer...
Mexican Senate cannabis regulation reform on the horizon
Mexico is poised to become the largest market in the world to fully legalise cannabis nationwide following unveiling of draft legislation – estimated to...
Canopy Growth secures exclusive opportunities in the UK and Luxembourg
Canopy Growth receives the first UK licence for a storage and distribution facility dedicated to medicinal cannabis, under the MHRA 'specials' programme for unlicensed...
National Safety Council: cannabis not acceptable in safety sensitive jobs
The National Safety Council calls on employers to restrict cannabis use for those in safety sensitive positions – regardless of whether cannabis consumption is allowed by...
Cannabis jobs: how cannabis companies are flooding the job market
As the cannabis industry begins to heat up, companies are beginning to aggressively seek employees to fill positions.
Nearly two decades ago, cannabis was reintroduced...
Heliospectra to provide LED spectrum control for quality cannabis
Heliospectra AB, a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments, announces a new order from Eco Canadian Organic.
Heliospectra will supply...
Former Portugal State Secretary of Health appointed to cannabis firm
Former Portugal State Secretary of Health has been appointed to the board of directors of a European cannabis company.
Greater Cannabis Company, a market leader...
Wayfare Nursing seeks to make cannabis less confusing for seniors
Seniors looking to access medical cannabis face a complicated and potentially dangerous journey so Wayfare Nurses want to help.
Seniors are the largest growing population...
Blockchain for cannabis: how decentralised applications can benefit trade
Blockchain is revolutionising the way we do business – and it could have great benefits for the cannabis industry.
æternity, the next-generation, open-source blockchain for...
Freyherr International lists on a junior London stock market
A 200-year-old company has listed on a junior London stock market – raising over $5m for its growth into Europe.
Freyherr International plc is the...
Canadian Vaping Association responds to BC’s first potential vaping illness
The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) has responded to the first potentially vaping related illness in DC.
The Canadian Vaping Association is deeply concerned about the...
Innovative technology development for cannabis safety
Following the relaxation of cannabis laws safety in the workplace and on the roads is of major concern.
Currently, the medical cannabis segment accounts for...
