Medical cannabinoid company Incannex Healthcare Limited (ASX: IHL) announced early last week it had commenced a Phase 2 clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a drug containing CBD targeting rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease where the immune system attacks healthy joint tissues. This...

There are some encouraging results from a study indicating CBD may be useful in reducing stress in dogs under certain circumstances, but more research is needed.The close relationship between a dog and its owner is a wonderful thing. But it can also be a source of stress for a...

As the heat is turned up across Australia regarding driving laws and medical cannabis use, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has signalled he's ready to do something about it.In most Australian states and territories, patients using legally prescribed cannabis products containing THC can lose their driver’s license for testing positive...

NZ medical cannabis company Eqalis has inked an agreement with Australia's Novachem to bring Eqalis medicinal cannabis products into the Australian market.Established in 2019, Bay Of Plenty based Eqalis has a GMP certified manufacturing facility in Katikati, which is licensed to produce cannabis-based active ingredients and finished medicines. The...

The USA's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a new advisory concerning cannabidiol (CBD).SAMHSA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that was established back in 1992 to make substance use and mental disorder information, services, and research more accessible.The...

Plant-based milk is big business and getting bigger as consumers seek alternatives to dairy products. But some in the USA aren't happy with the term "milk" being used.These products can be made from a variety of sources - for example, rice, pea, almond, soy, wheat, coconut and of course...

It's been a big week for campaigning on reform to driving laws in Australia concerning medical cannabis patients.As the situation currently stands, patients using legally prescribed cannabis products containing THC can lose their driver's license for testing positive to its presence in most Australian states and territories, regardless of...

A crowdfunding campaign seeking to achieve fair and equal drug-driving laws for patients using medicinal cannabis has been launched in Australia.In most Australian jurisdictions, patients using legally prescribed cannabis products containing THC can lose their driver's license for testing positive to its presence, even if their driving has not...

Among circular economy projects to recently score cash from Canada's Government of Alberta is one relating to advanced bio-composite materials made with hemp."Circular economy" is a concept whereby markets give incentives for reusing products, rather than disposing of them and then extracting new resources to create more of the...

New driving laws introduced in South Australia last week have heightened legal risks for SA patients using cannabis medicines containing THC.As of last Monday, South Australia Police (SAPOL) officers can issue an Immediate Loss of Licence notice to drivers testing positive for prescribed drugs. Previously, offending drivers were issued...