Medical Marijuana and Hemp News
Medical Marijuana and Hemp News
New York Bans Cannabinoid Hemp Program Delta-8 THC
Regulations establishing New York State's Cannabinoid Hemp Program make things very clear on the issue of Delta-8 THC. But this doesn't mean it's game over for the controversial cannabinoid.Delta-8 THC can be created by manipulating hemp-derived cannabidiol. Its legality at a federal level is a topic of some heated...
Hemp Cultivation To Kick Off In Idaho In 2022
Following the green light from the USDA, hemp should finally (legally) appear Idaho fields again next year.Idaho was the last US state to have a ban on hemp cultivation. In April this year, the state's senate voted in favour of HB 126, the Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act....
Cannabis And Endometriosis: New Study
Results from a recent study suggests cannabis is effective in dealing with symptoms of endometriosis, but the method of ingestion plays a role in terms of specific symptoms.Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it in various parts of the body;...
Australian 2021 Cannabis Industry Awards Winners Announced
The efforts of Australian (and New Zealand) cannabis pioneers and professionals have been recognised in the 2021 Cannabis Industry Awards."As cannabis fights for legitimacy and normalisation, we come together to celebrate this amazing plant, its incredible supporters, and the fastest growing industry in Australia," states the Awards web site.Founded...
Little Green Pharma Reports Quarterly Revenue
Australian medical cannabis company Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) reported a strong quarter for revenue in the period ending September 30, 2021.The company said it generated unaudited revenue of $3.18 million for the quarter and achieved a record sales month in September ($1.39 million). Just as a comparison, LGP generated...
Cannabis Use In Young Adults With Chronic Pain
More than one in five young adults who experience chronic pain say they use cannabis and/or CBD oil to manage it according to a recent survey.The Harris Poll survey, carried out on behalf of the Samueli Foundation, found 65% of young American adults aged 18-34 report experiencing chronic pain....
NZ Government Backing Medical Cannabis Cultivation Research
New Zealand's government is tipping in close to NZD $760,000 towards a program seeking to establish evidence-based medical cannabis cultivation practices.Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said as medical cannabis has only been legal in the country since last year, there's little science-backed information on the best way to cultivate it...
As Halloween Nears, Cannabis Candy Warnings Ramp Up
Halloween is a really big deal in the USA. But as well as ghouls and goblins, the event is also giving rise to the spectre of cannabis candy.Officials in a number of U.S. states have advised parents to be aware of illegal cannabis goods in packaging similar to popular...
Survey Says Ohio Medical Marijuana Program Still Struggling
There appears to remain a high level of dissatisfaction among Ohio medical cannabis patients with the state's program.While Ohio's medical marijuana program commenced in September 2016, the first legal sales of medicines within the state didn't kick off until 2019.In its latest survey, Ohio State University Moritz College of...
First Shots Fired In Texas Delta-8 THC Legal Battle
Well, that didn't take long. Legal action has already begun regarding the Texas Department of State Health Services classifying Delta 8 THC as a controlled substance.Delta-8 THC is an intoxicating cannabinoid that can be created by manipulating non-intoxicating cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from legally grown hemp.Last week we reported the...

