Possession of cannabis for medical purposes is now legal in Nebraska - but there will be a wait before patients can legally access products.On Thursday, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed proclamations that ballot measures 437 and 438 are now law - one legalizing medical cannabis possession and the other...

The outcome of November polls that gave the green light for legalizing medical marijuana in Nebraska continues to face legal headwinds.After failed attempts in previous years, legalizing medical cannabis was put in front of the state’s voters in November and both initiatives passed. One initiative was the Patient Protection...

The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) expects to make recommendations to Ministers across Great Britain on the first authorisations of CBD novel food applications in the spring or summer of next year.Edible cannabidiol (CBD) products are considered novel foods, and must secure appropriate authorisation...

A study of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients has found some experience a significant degree of relief with cannabinoids.Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that can cause pain and swelling in  joints. Psoriatic arthritis is another autoimmune form of arthritis causing joint inflammation and occurs...

Indiana Governor-elect Mike Braun has signalled its "probably time" medical marijuana was legalised in his state.Indiana is one of only a handful of US states not having a medical cannabis program - but it is surrounded by states that, or will soon, do. However, it is lawful for any...

Lone star state Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced last week he's backing a bill to be introduced that would see all forms of tetrahydrocannabinol banned from being sold in Texas.In Texas, recreational use of marijuana is still illegal; although eligible Texans can access medical cannabis through the State's compassionate...

Cannabidiol may prove to be useful in reversing the effects of THC intoxication in dogs; a growing problem. But more research is needed.Canine tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) toxicosis is on the increase in North America; largely due to wide availability of cannabis products through medicinal and adult-use programs. Unfortunately, edible cannabis...

A new advertising campaign asks residents of the Australian state of Victoria to consider their stance on adult-use cannabis regulation.The campaign has been initiated by the Pennington Institute; an independent, not-profit drug policy organisation. It involves people completing a five-question "online quiz" (really a survey) about different aspects of...

In the USA, a bipartisan organization comprised of former professional athletes advocating effective cannabis legislation says a DEA hearing on rescheduling cannabis has marked an important point.In May this year, the Department of Justice proposed to reschedule marijuana from schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act to Schedule III...

North Carolina State University (NC State) has received a grant to study fiber hemp; specifically the impacts of harvesting time and processing.The $333,516 grant has been provided by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture’s (FFAR) Hemp Research Consortium. The FFAR consortium is a public-private partnership that was established in...