A newly-released Australian study indicates a growing proportion of medicinal cannabis (MC) prescriptions for the treatment of psychiatric disorders.The study led by the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics at the University of Sydney is based on data spanning November 1, 2016, to September 30, 2022, obtained from the...

In a landmark decision, EU Member States have consented to an update of the Novel Food Catalogue. Hemp leaves for herbal infusions are now considered a traditional food, and this change really matters.In the EU, novel foods can’t be on the market, or used in foods until products have...

Australia's Victorian state government has been urged by iHemp Victoria to better legislate for industrial hemp production and manufacturing, which states procrastinating on the issue is hurting local communities.iHemp Victoria's president Darren Christie envisions a future where industrial hemp is pivotal in counterbalancing the early closure of the native...

Hemp cannabinoid company Ananda Professional has received further certifications from Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).Established in 2018, Ananda Professional is owned and operated by Australia's EcoFibre. It's a fully vertically integrated company operating from a 50,000 square feet LEED Platinum facility in the USA. The firm maintains complete control over...

The US FDA has come under scrutiny for its allegedly one-sided representation of the potential issues associated with cannabidiol (CBD) consumption.Advocacy group U.S. Hemp Roundtable contend the FDA is unfairly focusing on high-dose CBD formulations while disregarding the substantial body of evidence attesting to the safety of CBD in...

Hemp building materials will be showcased during June at the National Mall in Washington DC as part of the annual Innovative Housing Showcase.Sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the event is a three-day extravaganza that welcomes the...

New Zealand researchers have found more evidence supporting the therapeutic potential of cannabis in managing pain, sleep disorders, and anxiety. The collaborative research involved scientists from the University of Otago, Victoria University, and the University of Auckland.The study focused on 213 individuals who consumed cannabis for therapeutic purposes, revealing...

Close to another thousand South Dakotans have joined the state's medical cannabis program in the past month according to Department of Health statistics.Compared to many other US states, South Dakota was a medical cannabis holdout. The state's residents were on board with it for some time, but some of...

Is cannabis use a friend or foe to people living with HIV - or perhaps a bit of both? A new study will be delving into this question.Cannabis consumption for recreational and medicinal purposes is reportedly disproportionately high among people living with HIV (PLWH)*. But while PLWH could be...

It turns out developing an accurate breathalyzer system specifically for THC is quite challenging.As it becomes legal in more places to consume marijuana and marijuana-derived products, among the important issues needing attention is keeping our roads safe. Breathalyzers for alcohol have likely saved millions of lives over the years,...