Major Vote Pushes New Jersey One Step Closer To Legalizing Cannabis
Three separate bills were approved, which called for: legalization of recreational cannabis, expansion of the state's medicinal cannabis program, and an “expedited expungement” system for people with historical non-violent drug offenses.
Massachusetts Begins Sale of Recreational Cannabis Products
After a two-year wait, Massachusetts residents can now legally purchase cannabis products for recreational use - and demand has been high!
Cannabinoids Shrink Tumors in New Study
Although the results do not match those achieved by chemotherapy, the animals' quality of life was said to be much improved when treated with cannabis and chemo.
Colorado Experiences Rise in Cases of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Following Cannabis Legalization
This review analyzed all hospital admissions for cyclic vomiting syndrome to see if there was a clear link between bouts of the illness and cannabis use.
Greek Government Issues First Medicinal Cannabis Licenses
After legalizing the use of medicinal cannabis back in 2017, Greece is finally making steps toward making this a reality, by issuing the first of its growers' licenses. 12 more are expected to be issued by the end of the year.
Developments in Microbial Identification in Cannabis: Dawn of a Molecular Era
Microbes can be introduced to cannabis products during the growing and processing phases. This is a challenging area for microbiologists, and requires them to implement a variety of techniques in order to create medical-grade cannabis.
Unravelling the Genetic Map of Cannabis: The Road to Designer Strains
Unveiling the genetic map and key genes within the cannabis genome will enable the development of bespoke cannabis strains with controlled cannabinoid content.
CBD Reduced Epileptic Seizures in Patients, but with Increased Side Effects
Cannabidiol (CBD) shows dramatic therapeutic effects in treating epileptic seizures, however, studies show that this could come with some nasty side-effects.
FDA Chief Considers Federal Cannabis Reform An “Inevitability”
In a recent interview, the FDA Commissioner eluded to the potential for federal reform on cannabis legalization, but what does this mean for the future?
Best Marijuana for Pain Relief: CBD or THC Strains?
Medical marijuana is becoming one of the most popular alternative treatments for chronic pain. But which strain is best?
