German Government Proposes 15% THC Limit on Recreational Cannabis, According to Leak
When it came to power last November, Germany’s coalition government promised to legalize and regulate recreational, adult-use cannabis. Now, thanks to a leaked document, the country’s health minister has given a preview of the regulations the drug would be put under.
Use High Intensity Light, Not Ultraviolet, For Maximum Cannabis Yield, Study Suggests
While cannabis yields did increase proportionately with light intensity in the experiment, the researchers determined that UV radiation had no significant effect on either cannabis yield or total cannabinoid content.
CBD Can Improve the Immune System of Bees, Study Suggests
A new study published suggests that CBD extract can improve the immune system of honeybees in functioning hives.
California’s New Task Force Destroys $15 Million Worth of Illicit Cannabis
The raid was carried out by California’s newly formed Unified Enforcement Task Force, which Governor Gavin Newsom recently sanctioned to protect “communities and consumers throughout California and the U.S. from unregulated and potentially harmful cannabis products.”
Men and People With Sleep Issues Are Less Likely to Recover From Cannabis Dependency, Study Suggests
Previous research has shown that cannabis use disorder (CUD) can be treated with a combination of counseling and cannabis medicines with a 1:1 ratio of CBD and THC. But men and people with sleep issues may benefit from additional support, new analysis suggests.
This New Study Will Test If Cannabis Can Ease Symptoms For Children in Palliative Care
The study will involve 10 participants, aged between six months and 21 years, who all have severe symptoms from non-cancerous conditions, such as cerebral palsy, neurodegenerative disorders, and progressive cardiac disease.
California Regulator Updates Its Proposed Cannabinoid Test Requirements
In a notice published on October 4, the Department of Cannabis Control announced that the test will be limited to dried flower and pre-rolls.
Synthetic Psychedelic Compounds May Treat Depression Without the Trip, Study Suggests
Scientists have developed a new compound which interacts with the same therapeutic targets in the brain as psychedelic drugs, producing the same long-lasting antidepressant and antianxiety effects but without the psychedelic high.
Alberta to Regulate Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Alberta will become the first province in Canada to regulate psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Biden Pardons All Federal Cannabis Possession Offenses
The decision marks the first major steps towards US-wide cannabis decriminalization, a policy the president promised to implement during his campaign run.
