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From Vacation To Legal Nightmare: How A Georgia Veteran's CBD Arrest In Dubai Landed Him Behind Bars
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 10:15pm | 734A retired Navy veteran from Covington, Georgia, is facing an uncertain legal situation in Dubai after being arrested for possessing medically prescribed CBD pills. Charles Wimberly, 52, was detained at a Dubai airport on September 27 when officials discovered the pills during a security check as...
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Supreme Court Split Over Trucker Fired For Unintentional CBD Use, Suing Under RICO Act
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:53pm | 589The U.S. Supreme Court is grappling with a complex case involving a former truck driver, Douglas Horn, who claims he was wrongfully fired after a failed drug test, which he attributes to a “CBD-rich medicine.” Horn is suing under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO...
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CBD Nutraceuticals Market Set For Explosive Growth, Projected To Reach $29.1B By 2030
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 12:12pm | 533The global cannabidiol (CBD) nutraceuticals sector is on track for substantial expansion. Recent projections from Research and Markets indicate that the market could be valued at $29.1 billion by 2030. This forecast reflects significant growth from the market’s current valuation of $9.7...
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Cannabinoids Show Promising Anti-Cancer Potential Yet Mechanisms Remain Unclear, New Study
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 4:49pm | 617Recent studies have spotlighted the anticancer capabilities of cannabinoids like delta-9 THC, CBD and CBG and their potential to inhibit tumor growth and improve palliative care. Despite mounting experimental evidence supporting these cannabis compounds' effectiveness in various cancers, the...
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Women Face Criminal Charges Over Pregnancy For Medical Cannabis Use, Record Number Of Prosecutions In Year After Dobbs
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 8:23am | 702Over two hundred pregnant women faced criminal charges for conduct related to pregnancy, abortion, pregnancy loss or birth during the first year following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. Some women faced prosecution for using medical marijuana, despite being registered...
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Congressional Bill Is Game-Changer For CBD Regulation, It's 'Long Overdue,' Says Hemp Coalition
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 1:29pm | 728Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) made headlines a week ago after introducing the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA), a measure that seeks to set up a federal framework for regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD and Delta-8 THC. On Wednesday, ONE HEMP hailed Congressional action toward the...
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Synthetic Cannabinoids Could Be Federally Banned Under New Senate Bill To Regulate Hemp-Derived Products
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 11:16am | 1028Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA) on Wednesday, aiming to establish a federal framework for regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD and Delta-8 THC. The legislation seeks to protect public health by setting national standards on age...
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CBD's Toxicity Concerns: Could Europe Ban Cannabidiol In Cosmetics?
Monday, September 23, 2024 - 12:20pm | 600CBD could be deemed toxic for reproduction, which could then lead to its prohibition in cosmetic products across Europe. That is if a process launched by France last year comes to an end. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) first published France's intention to introduce a harmonized...
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Georgia Tightens Hemp Laws: New Restrictions On Age Limits, Edibles, Store Locations To Take Effect Oct. 1
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 5:30pm | 407Georgia is making sweeping changes to its hemp industry, with new regulations set to take full effect on Oct. 1, 2024. Governor Brian Kemp signed Bill 494 into law in late April, introducing strict guidelines on cannabis product sales, advertising, and store locations, The Telegraph reported. See...
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CBD Suppositories Could Be A Game-Changer For Menstrual Relief, Harvard Study Shows
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 2:35pm | 559A recent study sheds new light on the use of cannabis for managing menstrual discomfort, specifically through the application of a high-CBD vaginal suppository. The study, published in NPJ Women's Health, explores the effects of a commercially available product, Foria, which contains 100...
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Beer Industry Trade Association Endorses California Governor's Ban On Hemp-Derived THC
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 12:38pm | 656California Governor Gavin Newsom's emergency regulations proposed Friday to prohibit the inclusion of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids in any products have received support from an unexpected quarter…the Beer Association, a prominent trade association for the alcohol industry. Beer...
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Aurora's CBD Lozenge Partnership: Here's Where To Find The New Product
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 5:43pm | 477Canadian medical cannabis company Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ:ACB) (TSX:ACB) and Vectura Fertin Pharma, Inc., an innovator in wellness and healthcare, announced on Monday the launch of the newly developed Luo CBD lozenge. What Happened The product was developed by Vectura Fertin Pharma, and...
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Mounting Research Supports Cannabis As Health Care Tool: Plant Compounds Relieve Endometriosis Pain And Reduce Fatigue, Studies Find
Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 5:47pm | 707As the therapeutic potential of cannabis continues to garner attention, two recent studies have revealed its benefits in managing symptoms for those with endometriosis and reducing daytime fatigue in patients using CBD. Both studies, published in peer-reviewed journals, provide important insights...
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CBD Increases Effect Of THC, New Study Finds - Quite The Opposite Of Popular Belief
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 10:18pm | 603A recent study from Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics has upended the conventional understanding of how cannabidiol (CBD) interacts with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), suggesting that CBD may actually enhance, rather than mitigate, the effects of THC. This revelation is quite the opposite of...
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NASDAQ Cannabis Titan, Aurora, Could Boost 31% Sales Surge With This New CBD Lozenge Partnership
Monday, August 26, 2024 - 9:51pm | 452Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ:ACB) has partnered with Vectura Fertin Pharma, Inc. to launch a CBD lozenge in the form of a dissolvable tablet that delivers the precise dose of cannabidiol (CBD). The new product is expected to enhance patient care by providing an alternative consumption method...