A study carried out by researchers at the University of New Mexico on cannabis flower use and fatigue came up with some interesting results.Cannabis consumption, specifically that associated with marijuana and other products containing significant levels of the intoxicating cannabinoid THC, has usually been associated with a mellowing effect...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has started sending warning letters to companies selling products labelled as containing delta-8 THC.Delta-8 THC is an intoxicating cannabinoid that can be produced by manipulating cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from hemp that is grown legally, and then concentrated.The rise of delta-8 THC and other...
Australia's Releaf Group (RGL) announced last week it has entered into a commercial arrangement concerning a proposed cannabis-focused retreat near Byron Bay in New South Wales.Founded in 2017, RGL runs Releaf Clinics, a dedicated clinic and dispensary group formed to simplify the consultation process and access to cannabis medicines...
Little Green Pharma Ltd (ASX:LGP) announced on Monday it had entered into a medicinal cannabis distribution agreement with Sana Life Sciences.Under the Agreement, the parties grant each other mutual exclusivity across the UK and Crown Dependencies for the supply or distribution of LGP 10:10 Classic Oil and other oils...
A collective of US consumer packaged goods companies and associations is calling for an amendment to the SHOP SAFE Act to help fend off "copycat" cannabis edibles products containing THC.Signatories to a letter including the Consumer Brands Association, General Mills and PepsiCo say the unscrupulous use of famous-brand logos,...
Last Wednesday saw the second anniversary of Florida beginning to accept industrial hemp cultivation applications under a USDA approved state plan.The state's hemp program is overseen by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).“Florida’s hemp program has seen increasing success since its inception in 2020,” said the...
A new report indicates incorrectly labeled CBD products remain a significant problem, this time in relation to sleep aids.CBD preparations targeting sleep issues have increased in popularity. Aside from cannabidiol, these products can contain other cannabinoids such as cannabinol (CBN) and non-cannabinoid compounds including melatonin.Israel-based independent CBD watchdog Leafreport...
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has taken some initial steps to get the issue of medical cannabis moving in his state.While the Kentucky House passed a bill legalizing medical marijuana in the state last month, that bill - HB 136 - then ran into problems. In the recently ended legislative...
California was the first state in the USA to allow medical use of cannabis, but not all its cities are medical cannabis-friendly.Medical cannabis became legal in California way back in 1996 after approval of voter initiative Proposition 215 - it was the state that started it all in the...
More than $5 million has been provided for an Australian medical cannabis innovation research and training project.Funded by the Australian Government’s Regional Research Collaboration Program, La Trobe University will lead the project alongside partners Cann Group, PharmOut, Photon Systems Instruments and SpexAI.The project will hone approaches to critical aspects...
