Medical Marijuana and Hemp News

Medical Marijuana and Hemp News

White House National Drug Control Strategy Presents Conflicting Stances on Medical Cannabis Policy

Explore the White House's National Drug Control Strategy and its internal conflicts regarding medical cannabis policy, treatment access, and harm reductio…

US Federal Policy on Medical Cannabis Rescheduling: A Step Forward with Remaining State-Federal Conflicts

The Trump administration's medical cannabis rescheduling decision marks a federal policy shift, acknowledging therapeutic utility. Learn how this impacts…

Companies Advance Hemp-Based Packaging Solutions Amid Growing Industry Interest

Explore the companies driving innovation in hemp-based packaging, from bioplastic resins to finished goods. Discover how industrial hemp is providing sust…

European CBD Market Contracts Amidst Novel Foods Regulation Impact, Company Attrition Mounts

The European CBD market is contracting due to stringent CBD novel foods regulation. Delays in the UK FSA process and tightening EU safety expectations are…

Curaleaf Expands Florida Medical Cannabis Dispensary Network to 73 Locations

Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has expanded its Florida footprint with two new medical cannabis dispensaries, bringing its state total to 73. This move reinforces…

New Research Links Higher-Strength Medicinal Cannabis to Increased Psychiatric Adverse Events

New research links higher-strength medicinal cannabis to increased psychiatric adverse events reported to the TGA. Essential insights for patient safety a…

FBI Raids Virginia Medical Cannabis Dispensary Co-Owned by State Senator

Federal Bureau of Investigation agents raided a Virginia medical cannabis dispensary co-owned by State Senator Louise Lucas. Learn about the enforcement a…

Patient Experience Highlights Potential of Medicinal Cannabis for Chronic Gynaecological Pain

A UK patient found relief from severe dysmenorrhea with medicinal cannabis after other treatments failed. Explore the challenges of access and the potenti…

Fiji’s Industrial Hemp Sector: Ambition Meets Implementation Challenges Four Years Post-Legalization

Explore Fiji's industrial hemp sector four years after legalization, examining its economic ambitions, environmental potential, and the regulatory hurdles…

Alabama Registers First Physicians for Medical Cannabis Recommendations

Discover how Alabama's first certified physicians are now offering medical cannabis recommendations, navigating state regulations to provide patients with…