Canada: Cannabis Edibles by Mid-December 2019
Lift & Co. Cannabis Edibles Format Chart Lift & Co. cannabis edibles formats, public possession limits, and THC limits. Lift & Co. Corp. The federal government just announced regulations allowing new cannabis products to come to market. Navigating what these new products may be and what the regulations mean for Canadian consumers can be challenging. […]
US: Cannabis can be Trump’s secret weapon in trade war and 2020 election
Gene Marks We all know how some businesses — both big and small and specifically farmers — are suffering because of the president’s ongoing tariff dispute with China. Recently, China even hinted that it could stop access to certain natural materials that are used in the manufacturing of computer chips and other items that are […]
UK: The Church Of England’s $10.5 Billion Fund Will Now Invest In Cannabis
Javier Hasse When Shavo Odadjian, bassist of the band System of a Down, told me he was launching a cannabis strain called “Church,” I could not help but find it funny. Weed and religion don’t go together, I thought. However, a Leafly article by Natán Ponieman suggested otherwise. “Moderation seems to be the key to the enjoyment of non-medical cannabis […]
Israel: Prime Minister Considers Legalizing Cannabis ahead of Election
After weeks of chasing the extreme nationalist vote, leader has now turned his attention to the stoners Colin Drury He has been accused of courting national extremists in his bid to be re-elected as Israel’s prime minister, but now, it seems, Benjamin Netanyahu is targeting an entirely different demographic by suggesting he would consider legalizing cannabis if he won another term in […]
Large Case Study Research: Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep
Scott Shannon Context Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of many cannabinoid compounds found in cannabis. It does not appear to alter consciousness or trigger a “high.” A recent surge in scientific publications has found preclinical and clinical evidence documenting value for CBD in some neuropsychiatric disorders, including epilepsy, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Evidence points toward a calming […]
Israel Startup: Weedley EU Hemp-Based-CBD for Pets and Horses
Weedley’s cannabis oil drops, balms and treats derived from organic whole hemp claim to ease cat, dog and horse problems from anxiety to arthritis. Abigail Klein Leichman Weedley products come in drop, balm and treat form. Photo by Tomer Kazinitz Is Rover a bit anxious? Daisy showing signs of stress? Israeli startup Weedley is coming to the […]
Ohio: First Medical Cannabis Edibles for Sale
Jackie Borchardt Grow Ohio is now selling its Butterfly Effect THC-infused gummies at Ohio medical marijuana dispensaries. (Photo: Chris Crook/Times Recorder, Chris Crook/Times Recorder) Limited quantities of marijuana-infused gummy candy hit Ohio medical marijuana dispensary shelves late last week. The initial price for Ohio’s first legal edible is steep: $80 for 11 gummies. Each candy contains 10 mg […]
UK: Cannabis Legalization Maybe a Pipe Dream
While public interest is growing, experts say a mix of political and social factors is holding back change Alex Halperin ‘A bleak prospect’: why legal weed in Britain may be a pipe dream In the UK, legalization is not as urgent of an issue as it is in the US. Illustration: George Wylesol /THE GUARDIAN […]
Oregon: Russian Billionaire Biggest Acquisition in Legal Cannabis History
Mike Rogoway A billion dollars for a Portland marijuana company. It’s an astonishing figure. Last month’s deal for Cura Cannabis was the biggest acquisition in the history of legalized marijuana in the United States. It’s a sign of just how quickly the market is emerging. And that’s just the beginning of the story. Curaleaf, the […]