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Medical Cannabis Network Quarterly Issue 3
Medical Cannabis Network Quarterly editor Rosemary Lobley introduces our third edition, which looks at cannabis research, policy, and national and international regulation of cannabis.
Welcome...
White paper aims to accelerate cannabis integration into UK healthcare
A new white paper has been published by leaders in the cannabis field, showcasing how to maximise clinical research and improve patient access to...
Discover the EUMCA with Professor Trevor Jones
Professor Trevor Jones, Chairman of the European Medicinal Cannabis Association, tells MCN Digital Editor Stephanie Price about CBD quality standards, education and evidence-based policy.
Formed...
Novel Food Consortium to protect Europe’s hemp industry
The European Industrial Hemp Association has launched an industry consortium to share the burden of Novel Foods applications.
In the face of disparate and inconsistent...
Normal people: cannabis and policy in Norway
Ester Nafstad, Manager of Norwegian cannabis advocacy body Normal, tells MCN publication about the chapter’s goals and the need for reform of cannabis policy...
Policy, accessibility, and human rights in Malta
Andrew Bonello, President of Releaf Malta, speaks to MCN about policy, accessibility, human rights, and medical cannabis in Malta and the issues patients still...
Releasing prisoners with cannabis convictions vital in light of COVID-19
Steve DeAneglo, founder of the Last Prisoner Project, speaks about the urgent need for the release of prisoners with cannabis convictions in light of...
FSA provides clarification concerning CBD Novel Foods applications
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) has received clarification from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on several points concerning CBD Novel Foods applications...
CBD ban: French court decision could impact CBD industry in Europe
The French ban on hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is contrary to European law according to Advocate General Tanchev, which may have a big impact on...
Dana Rohrabacher discusses federal cannabis legalisation nationwide
In this article Dana Rohrabacher discusses federal cannabis legalisation nationwide and looks at the economic and health benefits of lenient cannabis policy.
Many citizens in...
Can Europe learn from Germany’s approach to cannabis?
Exploring regulation and policy in Germany, the world’s third largest legal cannabis market outside North America.
As of December 2019, Germany represented the world’s third...
Breaking the Cannabis industry ‘Grass Ceiling’ with Hannah Deacon
Despite being described as an industry ‘without a glass ceiling,’ upon closer inspection, it’s debatable whether the cannabis industry is truly breaking the mould.
Being...
UK marks 4/20 cannabis legalisation rally with first ever virtual event
Cannabis activists in the UK will be continuing their support for change in cannabis policy with the first ever virtual 4/20 rally.
The High Club...
CBD in medicine: relief and regulation
Neuropharmacologist and Functional Medicine practitioner Dr Elisabeth Philipps tells MCN about the therapeutic benefits of CBD and talks about CBD regulation.
MCN speaks to Dr...
CBD and Cannabinoid Industry Association: education and regulation
CBD and Cannabinoid Industry Association founder Celeste Miranda highlights the importance of education and regulatory oversight.
As the leading trade body for the US CBD...
ICBC founder Alex Rogers talks cannabis access, activism and legislation
Medical Cannabis Network was proud to act as a media partner to the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC), one of the world’s largest cannabis...
Colombian Association of Cannabis Industries: looking to Latin America
In this article the Colombian Association of Cannabis Industries explores the medical cannabis market in Latin America.
As EU demand for cannabis products grows, investors...
Australian Lawyers Alliance: drug policy reform in Australia
Greg Barns, National Criminal Justice Spokesperson for the Australian Lawyers Alliance, calls for evidence-led cannabis policy reform.
One of the most depressing aspects of the...
European Industrial Hemp Association: industrial hemp in Europe
European Industrial Hemp Association Managing Director Lorenza Romanese details the current status of Europe’s hemp industry.
The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA), based in both Brussels...
Legislation and regulation in US cannabis
US Cannabis CEO Michael Patterson discusses federal and state cannabis laws and future policy developments.
Michael Patterson is the CEO and founder of US Cannabis...
