Synthetic cannabinoids

Carlsberg's (CARL-B.CO) recent $4.3 billion acquisition of Britvic, known for Robinsons squash and J20, highlights a strategic pivot for the Danish brewer. The deal will create a new entity, Carlsberg Britvic, to enhance its footprint in the UK and Western Europe. Following a previously...

This article was originally published on MG Magazine and appears here with permission. There is no shortage of unintended legislative consequences in the brief history of legal cannabis, but the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act—popularly known as the Farm Bill—may take the cake....

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Dr. Shane Johnson, MD, senior vice president and general manager of BayMedica, sheds light on the company's innovative approach to cannabinoid production. With a background in cannabis and cannabinoid science, and credentials from Stanford University...

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a temporary order under the Controlled Substances Act, scheduling six synthetic cannabinoids in Schedule I. "This action is based on a finding by the Administrator that the placement of these six substances in schedule I is necessary to avoid...

Synthetic cannabinoids (SC) are artificially created substances that closely resemble delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound found in marijuana. If you are concerned about the effect of these products on the health of cannabis users, join us at the Benzinga Cannabis...

This article was originally published on Askgrowers and appears here with permission. You've probably heard the term "synthetic marijuana" and have seen news stories about people becoming extremely sick after consuming it. You may also have questions about what it is, how harmful it...

This article was originally published on Askgrowers and appears here with permission. Marijuana lovers already know that cannabis contains THC and CBD. The percentage of these cannabinoids decides the weed characteristics. But in fact, there are many more cannabinoids definitions than just two....

Illegal synthetic cannabis known under many street names such as Ak-47, K2, Spice, Scoobie Snacks, Mr. Nice Guy and 24-Karat Dream is less commonly used in states that have legal marijuana programs, a Washington State University-led study recently confirmed.  The research published in the...

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. The newest cannabinoid and, I must say, "another worthy addition" swaying the market right, left, front, and back is Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC). Rising to prominence after regulations banned the sales...

This article by Franca Quarneti was originally published on El Planteo, and appears here with permission. The Chinese government has announced that all synthetic cannabinoids will be included in the list of banned drugs. What are synthetic cannabinoids? Synthetic cannabinoids are manufactured...