Albanian Parliament legalizes medical cannabis despite harsh opposition
TIRANA, Albania — The Albanian Parliament on Friday legalized cannabis for medical purposes in a country once known as a European crossroads for marijuana trafficking.
Israel’s medicinal cannabis policies are about to change. Here’s how
Israel’s new reforms for medicinal cannabis will remove a lot of the heavy regulations in the sector, making it more accessible and boosting new research.
New Zealand’s medical cannabis industry to benefit from amended regulations
New Zealand’s Medicinal Cannabis Agency has received approval to make a number of changes to the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme. These changes involve amending regulations to better support economic and research opportunities for the medicinal cannabis industry.
Prescribing Medical Cannabis Can Drive Down NHS Waiting Times Says New CIC Report
Allowing GPs to prescribe medical cannabis can drive down NHS waiting lists and reduce crime, according to a new report from the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC).
Is medical cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life?
Medical cannabis encompasses a wide spectrum of products, including dried flowers, oils, and edibles that contain bioactive compounds such as cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Matt Gaetz proposes end to cannabis testing for military
A proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) would end cannabis testing for members of the military — both when they’re enlisting and accepting a commission.
Deputy urges caution over medical cannabis clubs
A Guernsey cannabis company says users of medicinal cannabis need a safe space to take the drug.
Medical cannabis patients who feel ‘high’ report greater symptom relief but increased negative side effects
In a new study titled, “Understanding feeling ‘high’ and its role in medical cannabis patient outcomes,” published in the journal, Frontiers in Pharmacology, researchers at The University of New Mexico, in collaboration with Releaf App, found that patients who reported feeling “high” experienced 7.7% greater symptom relief and an increase in reporting of positive side effects such as “relaxed” and “peaceful.”
Medical Cannabis In The UK And How It Is Evolving
Cannabis based medicinal products (CBMPs) have evolved significantly in recent years, marking a paradigm shift in public health attitudes and legislation in the UK.
Cannabis users’ cognitive abilities compared: Flower vs. concentrate – surprising findings revealed!
As cannabis legalization has increased in many countries worldwide, the widespread availability of more potent products, such as concentrates, has also increased. In fact, current estimates indicate that up to 66% of adult cannabis users have reported using concentrates in the past, with up to 37% using these products on a regular basis.