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US alcohol consumption falling as cannabis use increases
Over the past several years, US alcohol consumption rates have declined rapidly, leaving consumers to find new alternatives.
Notably, the cannabis industry is directly correlated...
New York cannabis legalisation efforts ramp up as industry shows potential
Earlier in July, New York state decriminalised the recreational use of marijuana. Instead of jail time, offenders will now be punished with a fine.
Governor Andrew Cuomo...
Growing use as old cannabis stereotypes are debunked
Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, but despite the therapeutic benefits of the plant, international regulators ultimately deemed it unsafe for...
Raphael Mechoulam: father of cannabis research unveils latest findings
The father of medical cannabis research announced a new finding that has the potential for stronger therapeutic effects than CBD.
Raphael Mechoulam headlined the list of...
New Frontier Data releases new 2019 US hemp study
New Frontier Data, the authority in data, analytics and business intelligence for the global cannabis industry, in collaboration with Vote Hemp, releases The US...
Research unclear on link between cannabis and psychosis
A number of studies have been looking at the link between cannabis and psychosis, however, much more needs to be done to fully understand...
Essential micronutrient can protect foetus from cannabis effects
Critical new research has discovered that an essential micronutrient can help to protect unborn babies from damaging cannabis effects in the womb.
Many women who...
Presenting GCI Europe: the exclusive medical cannabis event
Global Cannabis Intelligence presents its exclusive medical cannabis event – GCI Europe – where global leaders shape the future of European cannabis strategies.
As the...
Research shows cannabis users weigh less than those that do not use it
Despite cannabis increasing appetite, new research shows that cannabis users weigh less than those who do not use it.
The findings from Michigan State University and...
CanaQuest have received a licence to sell cannabis
CanaQuest have received a purchase/sales licence with a provision to apply for import and export permits for cannabis.
CanaQuest, a company developing proprietary health products...
Cannabis and autism: medical cannabis relieves symptoms in children
In a study of patients with autism researchers have shown that cannabis as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders appears to be beneficial.
The study...
Online platforms help patients and professionals understand cannabis
Two new platforms have been launched that hope to help medical professionals and patients alike understand cannabis, its health effects, and different strains.
One initiative...
Could cannabis offer an alternative to opioids for pain relief?
New research has unlocked the key to how cannabis creates pain relieving molecules that are 30 times stronger than Aspirin, offering huge potential as...
Study shows that cannabis combats stress, anxiety and depression
A Washington State University study has examined how cannabis combats stress, anxiety and depression by looking at different strains and quantities of cannabis being...
Breeding inconsistency: why cannabis profiles matter
One of the first reports to be published in the first ever peer reviewed cannabis journal highlights the importance of consistency of cannabis profiles...
US and Canada cannabis market set to be worth over $47.3 billion by 2024
North America’s legal cannabis industry could be worth more than $47.3 (€43.23~) billion annually by 2024.
The North American Cannabis Report finds that despite Canada...
Assembly of First Nations to hold its first National Cannabis Summit
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is convening its first ever National Cannabis Summit following the implementation of Canada’s Cannabis Act.
Hundreds of delegates will...
The Danish medical cannabis industry – six months on
The future looks bright for the Danish medical cannabis industry, but speaking to Rikke Jakobsen, CEO of Cannabis Denmark, there is still work to...
The evolving tapestry of cannabis regulation in Colombia
Colombia is synonymous with cannabis farming, but are there more challenges creating cannabis regulation than it would appear?
For Canada’s leading cannabis producers, Colombia has...
Medical cannabis in Pennsylvania and across the US
Thomas Perko of the Medical Cannabis Society shares his thoughts on the challenges facing both patients and companies regarding medical cannabis in Pennsylvania.
The medical...
