A randomized trial has provided the first clinical evidence that the non-intoxicating cannabinoid CBD can be an effective and safe analgesic for dental pain.Dental patients who cannot have Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen due to underlying medical conditions or allergies have little alternative other than opioid prescription drugs...

Cornell University researchers have found cannabinoids could form the basis of effective pesticides.There's been significant research into cannabinoids in relation to their medicinal and intoxicating effects when consumed by humans. But why do cannabis plants produce cannabinoids? Its been thought these compounds help to protect the plants from various...

Tasmania's Rockwell Government tabled a bill in Parliament this week it says will deliver on the Government’s commitment to work with the local hemp industry to support the sector's future growth and streamline regulation.The Bill proposes a number of changes to Tasmania's Industrial Hemp Act 2015 and Industrial Hemp...

A large-scale survey of cannabis use for sleep has found only a minority of participants reported using cannabis in conjunction with conventional sleep aids.Of the 1,255 cannabis users surveyed for a Washington State University-led analysis, 80% reported cessation of use of over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription sleep aids such as...

Australia's Southern Cross University (SCU) is leading a research program with the goal of boosting the country's industrial hemp industry.Funded by Agrifutures Australia, the five-year $2.5 million Australian Industrial Hemp Program of Research (AIHPR) will focus on:seeds and varieties primary production hemp products sustainability.“The focus areas include securing...

Ohioans have voted in favour of adult-use (recreational) marijuana. Here's what the Biden Administration thinks of the move.Ohio decriminalized possession of up to 100 grams of cannabis way back in 1975, and medical use was legalized in 2016.After a failed initiative in 2015 to make recreational marijuana legal, another...

The results of a cross-sectional survey delving into the prevalence and patterns of using cannabis as a sleep aid in Canadian cancer survivors revealed some interesting results.Sleep issues are common among cancer patients, and this can extend well beyond the treatment period with significant negative impacts on a patient's...

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson hasn't minced words in relation to recently launched litigation concerning the state's hemp extract laws.SB 1676 was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in late June this year to address loopholes in Florida’s hemp statutes that enabled unrestricted manufacturing and sale of...

A recently released parliamentary brief provides a better understanding of the issues surrounding medical cannabis use and driving in Victoria.In Victoria, a Bill to introduce a number of amendments to the state's transport framework is in the pipeline. One of those amendments involves the thorny issue of medicinal cannabis.As...

Georgia's Court of Appeals has ruled edible products containing Delta-8 And Delta-10 THC aren’t controlled substances in that state.In February last year, Gwinnett County law enforcement officers executed a search warrant on a warehouse owned by Elements Distribution, LLC. The officers seized business records, cash, and products containing delta-8...