When it comes to the psychoactive cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), higher doses may increase anxiety rather than reduce it according to new research. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Chicago carried out a small study involving 42 volunteers with previous cannabis experience, but who were...

Australian researchers believe cannabidiol (CBD) may help alleviate cognitive impairment in patients with schizophrenia, a serious condition that can profoundly affect those suffering from it. While current antipsychotic medications address delusions and hallucinations associated with schizophrenia, their effectiveness in treating other aspects such as social withdrawal and reduced emotional expression...

New Zealand's government announced last week it will ease restrictions on the non-intoxicating cannabinoid, cannabidiol. The changes will see a removal of the requirement for doctors to gain ministerial approval to prescribe cannabidiol and requirements for pharmacies, prescribers and wholesalers to hold an import licence. For the latter group, the...

Victoria's government has awarded the first commercial permit for cultivation of medical cannabis in the Australian state to a local company. The permit was issued to Cann Group, which is now in receipt of the first plants from Agriculture Victoria’s growing facility - the location of which is secret. “This week...

Tertiary students in the Australian state of Victoria can now study all things medical cannabis in Australia's first education program on the topic. Launched yesterday at Parliament House, the Medicinal Cannabis Leadership Program is the result of a partnership between Cann10 and DeakinCo, Deakin University's commercial arm. Consisting of 8 weekly...

With all the talk of medical cannabis in Australia, you'd be forgiven for thinking the number of people who have gained legal access to medicines so far is much higher than what it actually is. According to an ABC report, just 130 people in Australia have ever been given approved...

A Canadian medical cannabis company is stumping up  funds and other resources so a Nova Scotia man can continue his battle for reimbursement for prescribed cannabis medicines. Last year we reported on the case of Gordon (Wayne) Skinner, who was no longer able to be reimbursed for the prescribed cannabis...

This year's Marijuana Business Factbook estimates U.S. medical cannabis sales (retail) will reach $2.5 -$3.2 billion in 2017. It's a solid rise from 2016, which saw an estimated $2.2 -$2.7 billion in sales. Looking ahead, 2017's figure could more than double in 2021 to  $4.8 -$6.8 billion. "Although this year is...

A new report claims if medical cannabis were legalized across the USA, pharmaceutical expenditure on conditions that respond well to cannabis medicines could have fallen by billions of dollars over a three year period. In a new study, New Frontier Data says its data analysts have determined pharmaceutical expenditures on...

Science, engineering, anthropology, robotics and art - this giant 3D printed and 3D woven interpretation of a weaver bird nest made with hemp fiber and wood waste draws from all of these. Described as an "intertwined physical, sociocultural, and aesthetic exploration", the sculpture is currently on display at University of...