U.S. health regulators on Monday approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law, despite growing legalization for recreational and medical use.
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China Must Import More Hemp From U.S. Under New Trade Deal
After years of being one of the United States’s main sources of hemp imports, China will now be required to buy a lot more of the non-intoxicating cannabis crop from the U.S. under a new trade deal.
Federal Agency Wants Public’s Help Finding Research On Medical MJ For Pain And Migraines
A federal agency is asking the public to submit scientific data on the potential benefits of marijuana for people with acute pain and migraine headaches.
Marijuana Record Expungement Movement Growing Rapidly, Report Shows
Though eleven states and Washington, D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana, the process of expunging prior cannabis convictions remains complicated and expensive, with methods to clear records varying widely between jurisdictions.
The entourage effect: How compounds may be working together
Take a close look at your cannabis buds. They’re covered in sticky, shining dots of resin, and in this resin are hundreds of therapeutic compounds that contribute to the effects and benefits of cannabis.
Joe Biden Again Says No To MJ Legalization Without More Studies
Former Vice President Joe Biden reaffirmed that he’s opposed to legalizing marijuana without further studying its potential health risks.
Weed and weight: Why are cannabis consumers slimmer?
Diet. Detox. Paleo. Parisian. Whatever you want to call it, nearly half of Canadians are following some sort of food plan to lose weight, according to a recent national poll.
Organigram Beats in Fiscal Q1, Stock Soars, But For How Long?
Organigram Holdings was sharply higher yesterday after reporting its fiscal Q1 2020. But with negligible revenue growth over the past two quarters, is that gain sustainable?
Bigger isn’t better: The case for growing small plants
We’re not going to delve into other matters where this might be up for debate, but when it comes to cannabis, bigger doesn’t mean better.
The Most flavorful CBD strains
When we make strain suggestions, they’re usually THC-based.
Congressional Hearing Exposes MJ Research Limitations Imposed By Federal Law
At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, federal regulators recognized that valuable research into MJ is being inhibited CB’s current legal status and described previously unreported steps they’re taking to resolve the issue.
New Approach Montana aims to put two legalization measures on 2020 ballot
Montana took a first step towards putting cannabis legalization on the November 2020 ballot this afternoon, as New Approach Montana submitted two ballot initiatives to the state attorney general’s office for legal vetting.
Head Of Nation’s Only Federally Legal MJ Farm Develops THC Eye Drops
The head of the nation’s only federally approved marijuana farm has revealed that he is developing cannabis eye drops to treat glaucoma.
Tennessee lawmaker reintroducing bill that would allow use of medical MJ
Tennessee state Senator Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma) is reintroducing a bill that would allow for the use of medical marijuana.
Arizona legislature opens with a flurry of bills
Nearly four years have passed since Arizona voters rejected adult-use cannabis legalization—the only one of five states to reject it on the November 2016 ballot.