A recent study delved into differences in attitudes towards marijuana as treatment options among veterans; a group presenting with many mental and physical health issues.Common conditions among veterans include anxiety disorder, depression and stress disorder (particularly PTSD) - all conditions that could potentially benefit from the use of medical...

The USA's Drug Enforcement Administration has established initial 2024 aggregate production quotas for controlled substances listed in schedules I and II of the nation's Controlled Substances Act.Section 306 of the Controlled Substances Act requires the Attorney General to establish aggregate production quotas for each basic class of controlled substance...

A recent study by researchers from University of Padova in Legnaro Italy evaluated the effect on behavior patterns of veal calves fed increasing levels of hempseed cake (HSC) diluted in their milk replacer, with encouraging results.Hemp seed cake is a by-product of cold pressing hemp seeds to extract oil...

A new National Cannabis Study led by a researcher at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine will track around 10,000 medical cannabis patients across the USA.While medicinal cannabis is legal in various forms in the vast majority of US states, and in some for many years, more data about...

After hundreds of amendments were submitted, a controversial bill has been passed in Ukraine to legalise medical cannabis.The Verkhovna Rada (unicameral parliament) of Ukraine supported Bill 7457 at its first reading in July 2023. In its second reading on Thursday December 21, the Bill was passed with 248 representatives...

A recent small study suggests CBD-infused tampons could help women suffering from dysmenorrhea, but further research is needed.Dysmenorrhea is characterized by severe and frequent menstrual cramps and pain during menstruation not caused by underlying disease. While medications including ibuprofen or paracetamol, or using a heating pad, may bring relief...

Australia's Neurotech International (ASX:NTI) has completed recruitment for a Phase II/III trial seeking to confirm the therapeutic effects of its broad spectrum cannabinoid therapy in autistic patients.Its formulation, NTI164, has been developed with view to treating Paediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).Previous Phase I/II trial results at Monash Children’s Hospital...

New Zealand's Greenfern Industries (NZX: GFI) has a green light for its first commercial cannabis harvest from its new cultivation, drying and packaging facility in Taranaki.Greenfern says it has met and exceeded the stringent NZ Minimum Quality Standards for the facility's first cannabis crop.“To be able to meet these...

A recent study delved into past-year use prevalence and factors associated with use of  hemp-derived cannabinoids CBD, Delta 8-THC, CBG, and CBN among adults in the USA.Researchers conducted a cross-sectional survey study of adults 18 years or older using the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) AmeriSpeak panel in June...

The increasing availability of legal marijuana appears to be taking a toll on pets in the USA, particularly dogs.Pet Poison Helpline provides toxicology advice for all species of animals. Dog-related incidents account for 88% of calls it takes and 11% are cat-related.While marijuana is on this year’s Pet Poison...