A recent poll continues to indicate broad support for a medical marijuana ballot initiative in Utah, including majority support among active Mormons.The UtahPolicy.com commissioned poll, which surveyed 608 adults from Aug. 30-Sept. 5, shows 74 percent of Utahns favour the legalization of medical cannabis.The state is a Mormon, or...

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has invited registrations of interest in the State's Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program.In July, Governor Cuomo signed legislation  to support the planting of nearly 2,000 acres of industrial hemp for research, which is expected to boost the state's hemp production nearly 6,000...

Just over a month ago, Arkansas' medical cannabis program looked to be in serious trouble - how things have changed over the last couple of weeks.In August, we reported at that point in time there were no applications lodged for growing or dispensing medicinal cannabis in the state and...

A small observational trial of the use of medicinal cannabis extracts in treating autism has returned positive results.Australia's Zelda Therapeutics sponsored a trial in Chile involving 21 patients, who were treated over at least three months. According to the company, results of the trial indicate cannabis extracts are more...

While the majority of U.S. states now allow the use of cannabis medicines, a recent study has found medical students aren't receiving training in prescribing them.Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have revealed the results of a survey that indicated nearly 90 per cent of med students felt...

Clearing up confusion regarding medical cannabis will be a key topic at the upcoming Rural Medicine Australia (RMA17) conference in Melbourne.RMA17 is a Rural Doctors Association of Australia event running from October 18 to October 21. The conference features a session delving into recent regulatory changes concerning medicinal cannabis...

Singer and Actress Olivia Newton-John and local cannabis crusader Lucy Haslam recently met to discuss issues relating to accessing cannabis medicines in Australia.Olivia Newton-John has been making headlines recently, revealing she has been using medical cannabis to help manage pain and inflammation associated with a second bout of cancer.Ms....

Hawaii Governor David Ige and state Financial Institutions Commissioner Iris Ikeda have announced the state is the first in the nation to implement a cashless system for medical cannabis related services.Dispensaries in the United States have been battling a serious problem for quite some time - financial institutions refusing...

A recently published paper claims cannabis prohibition is a major cause of premature death in the United States - and the situation needs to change.The paper was published by Dr. Thomas M. Clark, Professor and Chair of the Department of Biology at Indiana University."Cannabis use appears to prevent approximately...

Scientists have confirmed cannabidiol (CBD) may provide protection against some of the potential negative effects of abuse of another cannabinoid - THC.Tetrahydrocannabinol is the psychoactive compound in marijuana. As well as its therapeutic properties, it's connected to some unpleasant effects in some people, including anxiety. Chronic, heavy use is...