Medical Cannabis

Pittsburgh PA Bill Seeks To Protect Medical Cannabis Patients From Job Discrimination
Hemp May Shrink Prostate Cancer Tumors, Say UK Researchers Who Move To Prove Effectiveness
90% Of Medical Marijuana Patients Over 50 Are Treating Chronic Pain And Arthritis, Finds New Tilray Study
Hemp May Shrink Prostate Cancer Tumors, Say UK Researchers Who Move To Prove Effectiveness
90% Of Medical Marijuana Patients Over 50 Are Treating Chronic Pain And Arthritis, Finds New Tilray Study
Cherokee Tribe In North Carolina Kick Off Legal Weed Sales As State Lawmakers Turn A Deaf Ear To Medical Marijuana Yet Again
Germany Leads The Global Medical Cannabis Explosion

Medical Cannabis Recent News

Medical Cannabis Packaging Market Projected To Reach $117.2B By 2032 Amid Sustainability Push
Explore the rapid growth of the medical cannabis packaging market, projected to reach $117.2 billion by 2032. Read now!
How One Of NJ's First Medical Cannabis Flower Entered The Adult-Use Market
HillviewMed Inc. expands into New Jersey's recreational cannabis market with its established product line, Hillview Farms, in response to increasing consumer demand and regulatory changes.
Martha's Vineyard Cannabis Crisis Averted: MA Regulators Approve Shipping Weed Through State Territorial Waters
Massachusetts approves cannabis transport to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, ensuring continued access and avoiding legal issues.
Medical Cannabis Dispensaries In New Jersey: Here's Where To Find Them
New Jersey's cannabis market offers reliable and accessible options for patients seeking high-quality products and services. From tailored experiences to community engagement, several licensed businesses cater to different needs and preferences.
EXCLUSIVE: How NFL Veterans Calvin Johnson And Rob Sims Succeeded As Sports-Focused Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Discover how NFL legends Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims excel as cannabis industry entrepreneurs with their innovative wellness brand.
GOP House Committee's Lifts D.C. Cannabis Sales Ban In 2025 Spending Bill, Adds Federal Bank Safeguards
GOP House committee's 2025 spending bill lifts D.C. cannabis sales ban, adds banking protections for state-legal businesses. Read more now!
NJ Senator Proposes Bill To Cap Medical Cannabis Prices, Improve Patient Access
NJ Senator Troy Singleton introduced Senate Bill 2921 to monitor and cap medical cannabis prices.
Tilray Launches $250M At-The-Market Program To Boost Acquisitions, Eyes Expansion With U.S. Cannabis Rescheduling
Tilray launches a $250M ATM program to fund strategic acquisitions and leverage U.S. cannabis rescheduling when effective. Read now!
Study Confirms That Cannabis Enhances Quality Of Life
This article was originally published on Leafly and appears here with permission.
Cannabis Is Now The Best Solution For Migraine Headaches According To 3 New Medical Studies
This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. Migraine sufferers drop prescription drugs at record pace and switch to cannabis for headache pain!
Selling Over 1800 Expired Cannabis Products Cost This Arkansas Dispensary Its License, Owner Plans To Appeal
An Arkansas medical dispensary lost its right to sell cannabis following the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division's decision to revoke its licenses.Hot Springs-based Green Springs Medical Marijuana Dispensary, owned by Dragan Vicentic, has allegedly been selling expired products."The revocation is the result of ongoing violations, most recently for selling more than 1,800 expired products," ABC's news release states. "ABC enforcement agents conducted an undercover purchase of expired products in October 2023 following a verbal warning regarding these products."
Study: ADHD Patients Benefited From Medical Cannabis
This article was originally published on Leafly.com and appears here with permission.
The Medical Cannabis Explosion Just Got Real
The global cannabis trifecta has hit! The United States has finally rescheduled cannabis, moving it to Schedule III; the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have released a report deeming cannabis a safe medicine; and Germany has removed the narcotics derivation from cannabis, making it easy to prescribe. 
[Video] North Carolina Senator's Viral Campaign Ad Highlights Racial Injustice In Cannabis Laws, Ignites Legalization Debate
Explore how North Carolina Senator Meyer uses a viral ad to push for cannabis legalization and address racial disparities in enforcement.
Roman Pot Or Not? Archaeologists Find Mysterious Seeds At Excavation Site In England
Romans are known for parties that were wild enough to be made into history books. That is thanks to Ancient historians who've had their pens, ink and papyrus ready at all times to perpetuate their visions of Rome's cultic celebrations such as the Bacchanalia and Dionysia. Festivals in honor of Bacchus, the Roman form of Greek Dionysus, the wine god, were celebrated with "dancing, song and revelry," as per Merriam-Webster dictionary. One couldn't help but wonder, could cannabis have been used in such contexts?
Japanese Cannabis Reform Is Almost Here
In November 2023, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) was tasked with developing rules and standards for THC levels in Japanese cannabis products.
Fed-Funded Study Finds Increase In Medical Marijuana Patient Enrollments, Chronic Pain Most Common Reason
The state-legal medical marijuana programs nationwide have seen an uptick in the number of new patients enrolled since 2020, according to newly published federal research in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. The study, conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the University of Michigan showed that there were 4.1 million registered medical cannabis patients in 2022 countrywide, compared to 3.1 million in 2020. That's a 33.3% increase over two years. The researchers proposed that the increase is simultaneous with "increasing cultural acceptance of cannabis, recognition of the harm of the ‘war on drugs' (for example, mass incarceration and related consequences, such as family separation, trauma, and economic loss), and interest in the potential therapeutic properties of cannabis," reported Marijuana Moment.
The Surging Tides Of Global Medical Cannabis Markets
You may not see it or even hear about it but have no doubts: an enormous regulatory framework tsunami pushing global medical cannabis is happening right now. 
New Legalization Law In Germany Creates Broader Liberties For Pharmacists
The news was trumpeted around the world: Germany, the European Union’s largest economy, surprised the global cannabis industry with the announcement of the legalization of cannabis for restricted recreational use, to be effective April 1.
UK Medical Cannabis Market Gets Boost With Aurora And Script Assist Collaboration
Aurora Cannabis has partnered with Script Assist, a UK medical cannabis prescription platform. The collaboration will offer a range of Aurora's medical cannabis products in the UK, including three new cannabis flower products launching in March. These products aim to provide UK patients with high-quality options, such as those with high THC content or balanced THC/CBD ratios. The partnership will also introduce 'Find a Doctor' on the platform to connect patients with specialized prescribing doctors. Trisha Cassidy, a managing director at Aurora UK and Ireland, highlighted the importance of improving access to medical cannabis products and providing valuable information to support patients. Overall, the partnership between Aurora and Script Assist aims to enhance the UK medical cannabis landscape and assist patients on their medical cannabis journey.
2024 New Global Emerging Cannabis Markets Predictions
As the entire cannabis world is abuzz and cannabis stocks are shooting through the roof with the potential United States rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III and
Ukraine's Zelensky Signs Medical Cannabis Bill To Help Those Suffering From Trauma Amid War With Russia
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana in the country. The move follows approval by the Ukrainian Parliament in December, but progress was initially delayed by an opposition faction. The new law will allow medical cannabis to be prescribed to patients suffering from cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It will come into effect in six months' time, at which point the Ministry of Health and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will establish the rules for the programe. While cannabis products cannot be imported yet, they may be imported before domestic production is possible, meaning patients may soon have access to medical cannabis. Zelensky had previously stated that Ukraine should legalize cannabis in order to help the country's citizens deal with the physical and mental pain associated with the Russo-Ukrainian War.
cbdMD Reports YoY Dip In Q1 Net Sales, Shrinks Operating Loss, Expands Into Hemp And Mushroom Products Markets
Medical cannabis company cbdMD has reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2024. Operating loss improved to $1.1m compared to $4.1m for the same period in the previous year. Gross profit was flat at around $3.5m, while operating expenses were $4.6m, down from $7.6m in the previous year. Total net sales declined to $5.37m from almost $6m in the corresponding prior-year period. Direct-to-consumer net sales represented 82.3% of total net sales, a decrease from 90% in Q1 2023. On 31 December 2023, cbdMD had total working capital of roughly $1.4m compared to approximately $3.4m on 30 September, with cash on hand dropping to roughly $1.5m from $1.8m over the same period. The Charlotte-based company recently struck a securities purchase agreement with five institutional investors to fund the national rollout of its ATRx Labs functional mushroom products, as well as launching the hempMD and ATRx Labs brands.