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Arthritis Patients Report Improvement After CBD Therapy

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16
May

According to the Global RA Network, roughly 350 million people around the globe currently suffer from some form of arthritis, making it one of the most common health conditions found around the world. Arthritis is the number one chronic disease in North America that results in a disability. Women are more likely to develop arthritis than […]

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Cannabis Manages Myofascial Pelvic Pain

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08
May

Myofascial pelvic pain syndrome is a health condition involving pelvic pain that is often described by sufferers as ‘short, tight, tender pelvic floor muscles that can include palpable nodules or trigger points.’ While it’s unclear how many people around the globe suffer from the condition, it is estimated that 22% to 94% of cases of chronic pelvic […]

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Patients Will be the Biggest Winners of European Legalization

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04
May

Adult-use cannabis legalization has garnered significant attention to start this decade in Europe, and rightfully so. The effort to legalize cannabis for adult use is not new on the continent. However, the momentum for legalization in Europe is greater now than ever before. In Malta, adult-use legalization is already a reality. This month, regulators will […]

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UK Study Fails to Identify Cannabis as a Risk Factor for Psychosis

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03
May

Cannabis opponents and mainstream media outlets have claimed for many years that cannabis is bad for human brains. As part of their claim, opponents often suggest that cannabis use causes psychosis. Psychosis is a serious mental health condition that is always worthy of research and thoughtful discussion, which is why public health strategies should be […]

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Terpenes Enhance THC’s Ability to Interact With Endogenous Receptor

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02
May

For many years very little was known about cannabis terpenes. Terpenes are the compounds contained in the cannabis plant that gives it its smell. Scientists currently estimate that the cannabis plant contains over 150 different terpenes, with different genetics containing different ratios of terpene levels. An example of a cannabis terpene is pinene, which is one of […]

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ESG Like Your Life Depends On It

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27
Apr

Pay attention. Your survival could depend on it. Cannabis consumers, I’m talking to you. How’s the environment looking? Pretty bleak. Is the economy rock steady? Far from it. Let’s not even talk about the quality of global leadership right now. These elements are the foundation of a seemingly abstract term — ESG. It stands for […]

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German Legalization to Innovate Consumption and Cultivation Tech

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25
Apr

Earlier this month federal ministers in Germany conducted a press conference in which they provided details regarding the nation’s adult-use cannabis legalization plan. Germany’s legalization plan involves permitting personal possession, cultivation, and consumption, and noncommercial cannabis clubs will serve as the initial foundation for access to legal cannabis. Eventually Germany will also have regional cannabis […]

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More Regions in Germany Request Cannabis Legalization

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21
Apr

A little over a week ago federal ministers in Germany held a press conference in which they provided details regarding the nation’s current legalization plan. The plan has two phases, with the first involving legalizing personal cannabis possession, use, and cultivation, as well as permitting noncommercial cannabis clubs. The second phase of legalization in Germany will […]

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Chronic Pain Patients Report Improvements in New UK Study

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20
Apr

A fairly sizable study was recently concluded in the United Kingdom involving cannabis, chronic pain, quality of life, and opioid use. The study revolved around multiple cannabis products, which is not always the case with cannabis studies. Below is more information about the scope of the study, and the findings, via a news release from NORML: […]

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Why is Mexico’s President Criticizing the NBA’s Cannabis Policy?

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12
Apr

Earlier this month the National Basketball Player’s Association, which represents National Basketball Association (NBA) players, announced that it had reached a tentative agreement with the league. “The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have reached a tentative agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, pending ratification by players and team governors. Specific details will be […]

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