Craig Brand: Fighting to Prevent a Big Pharma Cannabis Monopoly
Tue / Mar 21st INTERVIEW
Craig Brand, Esq. is a founding partner of Ganja Law P.L.L.C. and Ganja Law Consulting, LLC, a global cannabis legal and… Read More
Medicine
The properties of cannabis medicine have been known for thousands of years. Due to prohibition, scientific research and understanding of the plant has been stifled. Recently, scientific studies have begun to reveal the many medical benefits of cannabis for a variety of health conditions.
South Africa MCC Issues Draft Rules for MMJ Program
Wed / Mar 8th
South Africa’s Medicines Control Council has drafted guidelines for medical cannabis cultivation and processing, setting the standards producers would need… Read More
Julianna Carella: Brightening Lives with CBD-Infused Pet Treats
Tue / Feb 28th PODCAST
Julianna Carella is the founder and CEO of two companies that create cannabinoid infusions. Her first company, Auntie Dolores, is… Read More
Medical Cannabis and Cancer: Do You Know the Whole Story?
Mon / Jan 30th
With more and more states choosing to legalize medical marijuana, there has been increased interest in using cannabis to treat… Read More
What Medical Conditions Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Prescription?
Fri / Jan 27th
Medical cannabis is legal in dozens of states and many find themselves wondering what qualifies for a medical marijuana prescription. Read about what patients need for a prescription, which conditions qualify for medical pot, and any other facts worth noting before making a doctor’s appointment.
Bill Filed to Allow Students to Consume Cannabis at School in Washington State
Thu / Jan 19th
One of the major concerns around cannabis has always been youth access. However, like adults, some kids need cannabis products… Read More
Brazil Healthcare Regulator Signs Off on Sativex Sales
Tue / Jan 17th
Brazilian healthcare regulator ANVISA has issued the nation’s first license for the sale of a cannabis-based drug as São Paulo-based… Read More
Massive Study Concludes Cannabis Has Legitimate Medicinal Value
Fri / Jan 13th
In a sweeping study, The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine have concluded that cannabis does have legitimate medicinal… Read More
UK Health Agency Reclassifies CBD as Medicine
Wed / Jan 4th
The U.K.’s Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has reclassified cannabidiol (CBD) as a medicine, according to an International Business… Read More
Arthritis Society Funds MMJ for Fibromyalgia Study
Fri / Dec 23rd
Canada’s Arthritis Society has awarded a three-year research grant to McGill University’s Dr. Mark Ware to explore the use of… Read More
Terminally Ill Australian Woman Denied MMJ Access by Specialists
Wed / Dec 21st
An Australian woman with only a week or two left to live has been denied access to medicinal cannabis by… Read More
Title-Winning NBA Coach Admits to Trying MMJ for Pain, Supports Player Use
Mon / Dec 5th
Steve Kerr, head coach of the National Basketball Association’s Golden State Warriors, believes “it’s only a matter of time before… Read More
Dr. Mechoulam’s Predictions for Next Decade of Cannabinoid Medicine
Fri / Dec 2nd
A crowd of medical professionals and industry elites gathered in Downtown Denver Nov. 18 to hear from famed cannabis chemist,… Read More
Toronto Children’s Hospital to Conduct MMJ Trials for Epilepsy
Wed / Nov 30th
A clinical trial using cannabis to treat children with severe epilepsy is set to begin at Toronto’s Children’s Hospital next… Read More
Israeli Firm to Market World’s First Metered Cannabis Inhaler
Tue / Nov 29th
Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries will market the world’s first cannabis inhaler able to deliver flower at the precision and safety… Read More
NFL Player Appeals Suspension for Using Cannabis to Treat Crohn’s Disease
Mon / Nov 28th
Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson is facing a 10-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse police for the… Read More
Former NFL Linebacker Credits Medical Cannabis for Renewed Health
Thu / Nov 24th
Reggie Williams, a former Cincinnati city councilman and 14-year National Football League veteran, is crediting medical cannabis use with improving… Read More
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Says Denying Patients MMJ is ‘Immoral’ During ‘Late Night’ Appearance
Thu / Nov 17th
During an appearance on “Late Night with Seth Myers,” Dr. Sanjay Gupta explained how he changed his mind on medicinal… Read More
NFL Committee to Study MMJ as Pain Management Therapy
Thu / Nov 10th
The NFL Players Association has enlisted science and medical experts to actively study the use of cannabis as an alternative… Read More
Israeli Cannabinoid Drug Maker Launches IPO, Eyes Nasdaq
Mon / Nov 7th
Israel-based Therapix BioSciences is seeking to be listed on the Nasdaq and has filed a $12 million initial public offering… Read More
New South Wales, Australia MMJ Clinical Trials Delayed
Thu / Nov 3rd
Just one of the three medicinal marijuana clinical trials in New South Wales, Australia has begun on schedule with two… Read More
Majority of NFL Players Support MMJ Use
Thu / Nov 3rd
According to an ESPN survey of active NFL players, 61 percent said they believed fewer players would take pain-killing shots… Read More
Ireland’s GreenLight Medicines Partners with Ulster University for Arthritis Study
Wed / Nov 2nd
A study in Ireland is underway by Ulster University and GreenLight Medicines which aims to determine the effectiveness of cannabis… Read More
Creso Pharma’s First Self-Developed Product to be Distributed in Czech Republic
Mon / Oct 31st
Creso Pharma has struck a distribution deal with MEDI-IN s.r.o. for its hemp extract-based food supplement CBDium to be sold… Read More