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What can the UK learn from other Medicinal Cannabis markets? Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 James Leavesley and Brady Green, head grower at Dalgety, discuss what insights the UK can glean from more advanced markets. While the UK medicinal cannabis market shows evidence of a promising future for healthcare and the economy, it is still in its i
Kentucky Approves Emergency Rule to Regulate Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 Kentucky’s General Assembly Administrative Regulations Review Subcommittee has approved an emergency rule to regulate Delta-8 THC and other intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products in the state. The rule aims to regulate products that a
CBD industry faces ‘existential crisis’ Image Cannabis NewsNovember 13, 2023 Bethany Gomez, managing director of the Brightfield Group, spoke with NutraIngredients-USA about the difficulties the cannabidiol industry is experiencing when it comes to defining itself. “The CBD industry is always in motion. It's always changing, moving, fluctuating. Ri
Medical Cannabis Legalization Nears Approval in Ukrainian Parliament Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 A bill is awaiting approval in the Ukrainian parliament that would legalize the use of cannabis to treat medical conditions. In July 2023, a preliminary version of bill #7457 was approved with 268 votes out of the 450 member Ukrainian parliamen
Study Finds Cannabis Treatments for Autism Improved Patients’ Quality of Life Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 A small study shows patients with autism taking customized cannabis treatments improved dramatically. A new study has determined that customized cannabis treatments can improve the quality of life for patients with autism spectrum diso
Empowering: The Case for Federal Cannabis Reform Image Cannabis NewsNovember 10, 2023 Veterans fought for freedom, but those seeking medical cannabis face unfair treatment under current federal laws. Each Veterans' Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our country and its freedoms. Across America, communities will have pa
Switzerland’s Largest Cannabis Pilot Project to Date ‘Perfect Sweet Spot’ Image Cannabis NewsNovember 8, 2023 Switzerland’s Federal Office of Public Health (FOHP) officially approved the ‘Graushaus Project’ on October 25, the country’s sixth adult use cannabis pilot study. This study represents a number of firsts for Switzerland’s rapidly expanding
Cannabis legalization would be an economic win for Indiana Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2023 Indiana Lawmakers Urged to Consider Cannabis Legalization for Economic Benefit. Across the country, states – including most of our neighbors – have realized the benefits of cannabis legalization, yet Indiana has continued to ignore them – a fact that has
Missouri rolls back part of its Cannabis product recall Image Cannabis NewsNovember 7, 2023 Missouri Allows Some Recalled Cannabis Products Back on Dispensary Shelves. The state rolled back its recall of nearly 15,000 cannabis products last week and allowed them to return to the dispensary shelves, after requiring Missouri companies to keep them in
Ireland’s first Cannabis Clinic opens four years after Medical Program launches Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 Medicann Launches Ireland's First Medical Cannabis Clinic, Accepting Patients for Treatment. Despite the fact that Ireland legalized medicinal cannabis in June 2019, the country had yet to open a medical clinic centering the needs of
Senate Approves Bill allowing Doctors to issue Cannabis Recommendations to Veterans Image Cannabis NewsNovember 6, 2023 Congress Approves Bill Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis to Veterans. A bipartisan congressional bill – the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropri
France’s Government takes major step towards Medical Cannabis Generalization Image Cannabis NewsNovember 3, 2023 Following months of uncertainty and doubt, thousands of medical cannabis patients in France can now breathe a sigh of relief after the government finally confirmed that access to their treatment will continue. On Monday, October 23, the
Romeoville Approves Special use for Cannabis Dispensary Relocation Image Cannabis NewsNovember 3, 2023 The business would occupy a 7,700-square-foot anchor space at 412 Weber Drive. Verilife Cannabis Dispensary in Romeoville will relocate to a new location, after the Romeoville Village Board approved a special use permit at its Wednesday meeting. V
Access to CBD leads to decrease in Opioid Prescriptions Image Cannabis NewsNovember 2, 2023 Researchers examined states with CBD-specific laws and reviewed nearly 10 years of CDC data to find preliminary evidence of CBD affecting opioid prescription rates. A recent report published in the Southern Economic Journal on Oct. 26 found evidence that leg
Local pharmacies could soon allow distribution of Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsNovember 2, 2023 Georgia Pharmacies Apply for Permits to Dispense Medical Cannabis to Eligible Patients. Mindy Leech, pharmacist and owner of Lee King Pharmacy in Newnan, hopes to be one of the first pharmacies in Georgia to distribute medical cannabis to customer
White House Urges Public Schools to Carry NARCAN Image Cannabis NewsNovember 1, 2023 The Biden administration attempted to take a step toward curbing the nationwide fentanyl epidemic Monday by sending a letter to all the educators in the country. The White House is urging American public schools to carry Naloxone, commonly known as NARCAN, to help
