cannabis

Medicinal cannabis bill would have seen "cannabis in sweet shops" due to its serious legal flaws, according to a Cork Senator. This week, the Oireachtas Health Committee rejected a bill put forward by People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny Bill in a bid to legalize medical cannabis. The unanimous...

ICC International Cannabis Corporation, a fully licensed producer and distributor of medical and non-medical cannabis and cannabinoid extracts ("CBD"), has been officially approved for non-medical cannabis sales in Uruguay by the Ministry of Health. "Within the framework of the provisions of...

The Drug Foundation has put forward a proposal to treat cannabis as a health issue, with its cultivation and sale regulated. A group of 1007 voters were asked: "It has been suggested that the sale of cannabis should be legalized. Its cultivation and sale would be regulated. Do you support or...

Retired military veteran Mark Montrose and his wife were jubilant when they received the call that after two years of waiting, the couple could pick up their newly-adopted baby girl Mary-Kate. But that joy would not last. A regular four-month checkup led to an emergency trip to the Medical...

Two Halifax researchers are urging the federal government to keep medicinal and recreational marijuana streams separate once the plant is legalized in Canada. The op-ed, published in the latest issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, was co-authored by Dr. Melanie Kelly, a...

A new study has investigated what patients themselves prefer when it comes to managing pain – opioids, which are widely distributed for intense pain relief, or medical marijuana. The researchers found that the patients themselves much prefer medical marijuana, and many believe it is just as...

About 40 people -- some searching for hope for themselves or loved ones, others just curious -- attended a presentation Saturday by author Nishi Whiteley on the benefits of medical marijuana. Whiteley, who is a Texas A&M graduate and author of Chronic Relief: A Guide to Cannabis for the...

Research from UBC shows marijuana patients are giving storefront dispensaries high marks for quality, safety and availability but not for cost. The study is the first of its kind, looking at access from dispensaries in Canada. "We know that about 80 per cent of patients use dispensaries...

When Tom Rodrigues looks out the window at his Yorkville winery, he can see two worlds collide. Some of the most coveted wines in the United States emerge from the vineyards of California's North Coast. But in the hills overlooking his Mendocino County winery, and just to the north in...

Federal law prohibits legal cannabis companies from writing off business expenses like advertising and rent, so entrepreneurs in the industry need to be frugal and effective with the money they spend. Here, CEOs and founders share their advice on using social media to reach customers, suppliers...

Oakland's attempt to fix racial inequality in the cannabis industry by giving permits to ex-convicts to sell, grow or transport the drug for which they were once criminalized is off to a surprisingly good start by most accounts. The city has received 72 applications for pot business permits...

In a national vote widely viewed as a victory for conservatives, last year's elections also yielded a win for liberals in eight states that legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. But the growing industry is facing a federal crackdown under Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who has...

I have just started researching the benefits of cannabis oil and have just launched a search to find the real deal online. I'm getting lost in all the posts about making your own which I cannot do. As I said, I'm just starting to dive into the basics on this stuff, so I don't even know what I...

Let’s get the jokes out of the way first. We’re not renaming the city “Pot Hueneme” or “Port Highneme.” Nor are we rebranding the city to “Port Hueneme, Where the Grass is Greener” or “Hueneme Isn’t Just About Higher Education.” And no, Cheech and Chong will not be filming their sequels here...

Fox News reported that Nevada's Governor had declared a state of emergency over marijuana shortages, except that it wasn't quite right. The Governor actually issued a "statement of emergency" regarding the regulations on distributors for the program. Here's what's really happening: Nevada's...

The Planning Commission has approved a permit to allow a medical marijuana dispensary to set up in the location of UJ's Restaurant on Pacific Avenue. The action, which was unanimous, was taken during a meeting Thursday night. Other actions included denying a general alcohol permit to a...

As of July 1, Minnesota patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can register to receive medical cannabis through the state's medical cannabis program. Last December, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced plans to add PTSD to the program's list of qualifying...

Organizers of the Hemp and Cannabis Fair came had a busy day setting up at the Holiday Inn in Redding for their opening day Saturday. That wasn't the original plan, but they had to scramble when their contract at the Shasta District Fairgrounds was canceled Wednesday. The director said...

Depressed Graham Samuels got a £105 court bill for growing cannabis - but his partner has already penalized him. She was annoyed to discover he had used her attic to cultivate five plants, city magistrates heard. Sarah Roberts, mitigating, told the court: "His partner was completely...

The Hanford City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss medical cannabis business fees and permits. Council continues to move forward with the prospect of commercial medical cannabis businesses moving to Hanford's Industrial park, and will discuss application fees and conditional use permits...