A recently published study highlights the need  for doctors to take into account the risk of cannabis use disorder (CUD) when prescribing medicinal cannabis.Simply put, CUD is where people who are using marijuana are unable or find it difficult to stop consumption even though it’s causing health and social...

A controversial new study has delivered a scathing assessment on the potential of cannabidiol (CBD) for managing pain.Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that has been touted as a panacea by some; good for whatever ails you. One of those applications is as a safer alternative to opioid medicines...

A new survey reveals attitudes among American adults on the legalization of marijuana for recreational and medical purposes have altered little in recent years.Medical cannabis has been legalized in 40 US states and the District of Columbia, while recreational/adult-use of marijuana has been approved in the District of Columbia...

Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle division LiveWire has unveiled the S2 Mulholland, which boasts some bits made from hemp.Now available from U.S. and Canadian dealers, the S2 Mulholland features sustainable materials in a few key components; a first for the company. Among the bike's eco street-cred aspects are front and rear...

A genetically engineered (GE) hemp variety modified to produce no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) has cleared a regulatory hurdle in the USA.In the USA, hemp is defined as the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of it with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol THC concentration of not more than...

A study has found microwave pre-treatment of hemp seed makes several improvements in subsequent oil extraction.Hemp seed oil is extracted by high temperature pressing or cold pressing hemp seed, which is then filtered to remove sediment. Cold-pressed oils have a grassy and fresh flavor, while hot-pressed oils have a...

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in New York are to develop a commercially viable insulated siding product made with hemp "wool".The Hemp Retrofit Structural Insulated Panel (HeRS) project is being supported by a $1.5 million grant from the United States Department of Energy's (DOE's) Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers...

In the USA, 21 attorneys general have urged the Committee On Agriculture to tighten up the definition of hemp in the new five-year reauthorization of the Farm Bill.In the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp is defined as:“the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds...

A bill recently introduced to Kansas' legislature aims to finally kick off a formal medical cannabis program in the state.Various attempts to legalize medical cannabis in Kansas have been thwarted by lawmakers, much to the frustration of Governor Laura Kelly. Last year, Governor Kelly pushed for legalization in her...

US Vice-President Kamala Harris participated in a roundtable conversation on marijuana reform last week, discussing the "injustices" seen in current federal policy."I have said many times: I believe — I think we all at this table believe — nobody should have to go to jail for smoking weed," said...