While the state's medical cannabis program is still going strong, Oklahoma voters don't seem ready for recreational cannabis just yet.Earlier this week, voters had their say on Oklahoma State Question 820, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative.More than 164,000 signatures were turned in to get the question on the November 2022...

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the USA seeking to end a ban on entry into the hemp cultivation sector for those previously convicted on drug charges.While hemp became legal at a Federal level in 2018 and is now considered just another agricultural crop in the USA, there is...

A small study of tinnitus sufferers has indicated a high level of interest in using cannabis for relief from related symptoms. But does it work?Tinnitus is a condition where ringing or other noises such as roaring, buzzing or clicking occurs in one or both ears. It's a really common...

Legal cannabis sales in the US state of Missouri topped USD $100 million in February 2023.The first legal medical marijuana sale occurred in Missouri back in October 2020, and the program went gangbusters from there. But a ballot initiative to legalize recreational use passed by a 53–47 margin on...

Medical cannabinoid company Incannex Healthcare Limited (ASX: IHL) announced early last week it had commenced a Phase 2 clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a drug containing CBD targeting rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease where the immune system attacks healthy joint tissues. This...

There are some encouraging results from a study indicating CBD may be useful in reducing stress in dogs under certain circumstances, but more research is needed.The close relationship between a dog and its owner is a wonderful thing. But it can also be a source of stress for a...

As the heat is turned up across Australia regarding driving laws and medical cannabis use, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has signalled he's ready to do something about it.In most Australian states and territories, patients using legally prescribed cannabis products containing THC can lose their driver’s license for testing positive...

NZ medical cannabis company Eqalis has inked an agreement with Australia's Novachem to bring Eqalis medicinal cannabis products into the Australian market.Established in 2019, Bay Of Plenty based Eqalis has a GMP certified manufacturing facility in Katikati, which is licensed to produce cannabis-based active ingredients and finished medicines. The...

The USA's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a new advisory concerning cannabidiol (CBD).SAMHSA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that was established back in 1992 to make substance use and mental disorder information, services, and research more accessible.The...

Plant-based milk is big business and getting bigger as consumers seek alternatives to dairy products. But some in the USA aren't happy with the term "milk" being used.These products can be made from a variety of sources - for example, rice, pea, almond, soy, wheat, coconut and of course...