Western Australia's Cook Government has responded to recommendations made resulting from an inquiry into cannabis in the state.On 13 October 2021, WA's Legislative Council established the Cannabis and Hemp Select Committee to delve into current legislation and regulations applying to cannabis and hemp* in Western AustraliaIn March this...

It's been known for some time a number of cannabinoids found in cannabis have anti-inflammatory properties. What hasn't been very clear is how this attribute works - until now.There are more than a hundred cannabinoids in cannabis, and we've only just scratched the surface of the potential of a...

A trial in the Australian state of Victoria will investigate road safety risks associated with driving while using legal medical cannabis.As in most Australian states and territories, it is an offence in Victoria for a person to drive with any amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in their system. This includes...

The USA's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is getting the hurry up on progress concerning removing marijuana from the list of Schedule I drugs.While hemp is legal in the USA at a federal level thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, marijuana is still illegal.For marijuana to be legalized at a...

Self-reported results associated with a study involving hundreds of patients indicate medicinal cannabis has generally been beneficial for neuropathy patients - but potency and dosage matter.Neuropathy is an umbrella term covering many conditions involving nerve damage that lead to pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in one or more parts...

The legalising of recreational marijuana can have a negative impact on a jurisdiction's medical cannabis sector. Here are some numbers.The recreational use of cannabis is now legal in 23 U.S. states, three of its territories, and District of Columbia. Added to that, another eight states have decriminalized its use....

A mobile device able to detect and quantify 19 cannabinoids in just about any product has reportedly been selected by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of its role in the regulation of the USA's cannabis industry.Orange Photonics, which describes itself as a pioneer in revolutionizing...

As Arkansas enjoys a financial boost from its legal medical marijuana program, all eyes are now turned to a courtroom in Little Rock where the future of hemp-derived THC in the state hangs in the balance.Act 629, which was passed by Arkansas lawmakers earlier this year, bans the sale...

Just when it seemed the dust has settled and the path forward clear, there's been yet another hurdle placed before medicinal cannabis in Alabama.In June this year, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) announced the awarding of integrated facility, cultivator, processor, dispensary, secure transport and state testing laboratory licences....

Another study looking at quality of life of patients using medical cannabis has found a majority experience benefits - this time among neurological patients.In the study carried out by researchers from the Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece, one hundred medical cannabis patients were given a...