Category: Cannabis News

Federal Cannabis Case This case is seminal because it represents one of the most important legal challenges to the federal cannabis prohibition. The plaintiffs argue that federal enforcement against state-legal cannabis businesses violates the Constitution, specifically the Commerce Clause. They also argue that states’ rights to regulate intrastate commerce should take precedence when the activities…

Denmark’s Medical Cannabis Program to Become Permanent Denmark is making its biggest move yet towards a permanent medical cannabis program in what is considered a major development in European drug policy. Years of carefully implemented trial programs started back in 2018. Denmark, home to some of the world’s biggest medical cannabis production facilities, is a…

Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program Set to Launch The state’s medical cannabis program goes live on Jan. 1, 2025.  Matching patients with certified medical providers begins Dec. 1, 2024, when the online directory goes live.  Currently, 154 physicians and advance practice registered nurses are approved as medical cannabis providers – hundreds more expected to join their…

Italy Moves to Restrict ‘Cannabis Light’ industry. A draft law by Italy’s premier, Giorgia Meloni, bans the sale of products made with the hemp flower, creating an obstacle for the fast-growing “cannabis light” industry of Italy. This campaign seeks to strengthen public morals and conservative values. While hemp, containing very low levels of THC and…

In the very sun-drenched fields of northern Morocco, a green revolution is taking root. For centuries, cannabis has been as much a part of the landscape as the rugged Rif Mountains themselves. For many people, Moroccan hashish was the first time they ever experienced cannabis, and its quality and reputation remains to this very day.…

Cannabis has been popular due to the numerous benefits it can offer, but what if we told you that it might also be the solution for keeping your brain young? Picture a globe where weed not only causes happiness and reduces pain but also makes people smarter while growing old. Many believe this is mere…

The landscape of medical cannabis is rapidly evolving, and at the forefront of this revolution is a grassroots movement that’s changing lives. In Brazil, where access to medicinal cannabis products has been historically limited, a new approach is emerging – one that combines social technology, citizen science, and the power of community. This innovative method…

The past few years have seen a lot of changes as far as how cannabis is consumed in America is concerned. As more states move towards legalization for both medical and recreational purposes, researchers are in some cases scrambling to understand the wide-ranging impacts of this shift. One of interesting discovery made so far is…

Medical cannabis has emerged as a new frontier for pain management and symptom relief among various conditions. Researchers have started to explore how this complex plant interacts with human physiology following its legalization and increasing social acceptance around the world. One of the areas under research which is particularly baffling, is the fact that there…

Yet more research is appearing suggesting that drivers with THC in their system are not necessarily a danger on the roads. Determining how impaired a driver is based solely on the levels of substances in their blood can be quite complex. A recent study from Norway has provided insights into the intricate relationship between blood…