Medicinal Cannabis

By Pablo Fazio The process of regulating cannabis has been complex and varied, with advances and setbacks occurring in different regions around the world. While much of the global attention is focused on the United States, where the rescheduling of cannabis dominates headlines, the situation in...

Phytanix Bio, a preclinical stage pharmaceutical company, has released an updated investor deck. The presentation showcases a business strategy aimed at developing new cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals. The company, which has ties to historical pharmaceutical developments in the cannabis industry,...

Thanks to a new state law, Washingtonians with valid medical marijuana cards will now enjoy a reduction in tax on their cannabis, The Seattle Times reports. Washington State's 37% tax rate for recreational cannabis ranks among the highest in the nation. For instance, neighboring Oregon’s is...

This article was originally published on Grassdoor and appears here with permission. Over the past decade, a wave of curiosity and scientific exploration has been surging around the potential of cannabis as a formidable treatment alternative for cancer. As our understanding of the therapeutic...

By Cristian Baral via El Planteo.  El Planteo presents the first episode of its new audiovisual project: Cannabis x Cannabis, a documentary series about conversations between cannabis referents from all over Latin America. Cannabis x Cannabis is a series of talks between two people who have...

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission In the intricate tapestry of life, childhood trauma is an unfortunate thread that weaves through the fabric of our existence. It is an inescapable reality, one that persists even in the most loving and nurturing...

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford will conduct an international study to investigate whether cannabis-based medicine can treat psychosis. The study has been awarded £16.5 million (US$19.8 million) by the charitable foundation Wellcome. It will involve 35 centers, mainly...

Qualifying medical conditions in Nebraska Senator Anna Wishart's medical marijuana legalization bill include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, autism, cancer, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, Parkinson’s disease, Spinal cord injury, and Tourette’...

By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez via El Planteo. For centuries, countries in Latin America have lagged behind the world’s central economies in terms of economic growth and social inclusion. Unequal terms of exchange in imports and exports, low levels of industrialization, political unrest,...

Tourette syndrome (TS) patients who consume cannabis products report significant improvements in their quality of life and often reduce their intake of prescription medicines, according to data published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, reported NORML. The study titled “...

On Wednesday evening, the President of the Republic of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, signed an Executive Decree approving Law 242, which regulates the medicinal and therapeutic use of cannabis, along with its derivatives, in the Central American country. Law 242 was sanctioned by President...

By Ulises Roman Rodriguez, via El Planteo.  A few weeks ago, the Vice President of Honduras, Salvador Nasralla, sparked public opinion when he announced being in favor of cannabis cultivation for economic and commercial purposes. The video, recorded in selfie mode from a boat, generated...

Argentina’s Congress approved a law that will create a regulatory framework for public and private investments in the production of pharma-grade cannabis products. The law still needs to be signed by President Alberto Fernandez.  Lance Lambert, VP of marketing and business...

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a Caribbean nation with a population of just over 110,000 people, exported 110 pounds (49.8 kilos) of cannabis to Germany, making it the first Eastern Caribbean state to export medical marijuana.  St Vincent's agriculture minister Saboto Caesar said...

A new bill to legalize medical marijuana was introduced in Mississippi on Tuesday and on Wednesday afternoon, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee approved the measure by a voice vote. The bill is expected to be taken up on the floor as soon as Thursday, reported Marijuana Moment. A...