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Australian producers can now legally export medicinal cannabis to the world

Medicinal cannabis exports from Australia must meet specific requirements
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 3, 2018

The Narcotic Drugs Regulations 2016 was recently tweaked under the Narcotics Drugs Amendment (Cannabis) Regulations 2018 (Cth). Based on the changes, Australian producers will be able to export medicinal...

https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/06/25/1529165/0/en/GW-Pharmaceuticals-plc-and-its-U-S-Subsidiary-Greenwich-Biosciences-Announce-FDA-Approval-of-EPIDIOLEX-cannabidiol-oral-solution-the-First-Plant-derived-Cannabinoid-Prescription-Me.html

CEO of GW Pharma talks about Epidiolex getting FDA approval

The DEA must accurately categorize CBD within 90 days of the approval
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 2, 2018

On Monday, Justin Gover hit a milestone in his career. He is the CEO of GW Pharmaceuticals – a company that created a cannabis-based medicine called Epidiolex. Not only is Epidiolex being used to treat...

https://apollocannabis.ca/cannabis-oil-whats-the-hype/

UK Government takes huge step towards legalizing cannabis for medical use

According to former Tory leader William Hague, the war on drugs is "comprehensively and irreversibly lost”
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 1, 2018

On June 19th, 2018, the UK government initiated a review that would set in motion a ripple of change for the nation’s cannabis industry. It was on this date that the Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced...

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/opioids-vs-marijuana

Could cannabis stop America’s health crisis?

Drugmakers are taking huge strides towards the creation of cannabis-based painkillers
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial July 1, 2018

Did you know that the leading cause of death in the United States is prescription drug overdose? Based on the findings of a report conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 63,600...

https://www.thelaughinggrass.com/medical-marijuana-laws-changing-around-world/

The 2018 Cannabis Price Index reveals cannabis prices in 120 cities

The capital of Ecuador, Quito, turned out to be the cheapest, with weed selling for $1.34 per gram
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 30, 2018

The 2018 Cannabis Price Index has released some interesting information about global cannabis prices. A total of 120 cities were included in the study, which highlighted the cost of cannabis in each...

https://herb.co/marijuana/news/better-aging-skin

Cannabis skincare: Why are weed-based beauty products worth a lot of green?

The CBD market pulled in $170 million in 2017. Within three years, this figure is projected to hit $1 billion
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 29, 2018

The green rush is among us and America’s cannabis industry is dominating the global landscape.  If you step into a supermarket, cosmetics store or simply browse the Internet in today's day and age,...

https://hightimes.com/news/oklahoma-medical-marijuana-moving-toward-november-ballot

Oklahoma’s medicinal cannabis measure is approved by voters

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 28, 2018

Voters have approved Oklahoma's medicinal cannabis measure. On Tuesday, June 26th, 56.8 percent of Oklahomans voted in favor of legalizing the plant for medical purposes. State Question No. 788 asked...

https://www.equities.com/news/ancillary-businesses-are-helping-the-cannabis-industry-explode-with-growth

Canada’s cannabis branding laws could negatively impact producers

The proposed laws included in Canada’s Cannabis Act have been met with plenty of criticism
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 27, 2018

Canada’s Cannabis Act includes a number of cannabis branding laws that the majority of licensed producers are not overly happy about. The country is on the brink of cannabis legalization and amidst...

https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/California-Senate-passes-bill-to-create-banks-for-12955590.php

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) supports cannabis banking bill

With the SAFE Banking Act, a “safe harbor” can be provided for depository institutions that offer covered businesses with a “financial product or service"
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 26, 2018

A cannabis banking bill authored by U.S. Reps. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) and Denny Heck (WA-10) has received support from the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). If approved and passed, the...

https://steemit.com/cannabis/@wardofdelight/state-of-the-nation-medical-cannabis-in-canada?sort=author_reputation

Canada’s Liberal government rejects Senate’s amendments to Cannabis Act

Canadians will be legally allowed to cultivate a maximum of four plants inside their household when Canada’s cannabis law goes into effect
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 26, 2018

At the beginning of June, the Senate gave the Trudeau government’s cannabis bill a stamp of approval. However, the federal Liberal government of Canada has now rejected amendments made to the Cannabis...

https://news.lift.co/questions-cannabis-oil-answered/

Cannabis activist drinks two bottles of THC-rich cannabis oil at Israeli Knesset

The oil consumed by the Israeli cannabis activist was highly psychoactive
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 26, 2018

Israel’s medical cannabis rules were the topic of discussion at a recent committee meeting. According to the Jerusalem Post, rumored changes in the country’s cannabis laws would increase the price...

https://tonic.vice.com/en_us/article/aey385/what-mixing-weed-and-alcohol-does-to-your-mind

Gallup poll shows Americans think cannabis consumption is as ‘morally acceptable’ as drinking alcohol

Religious Americans were less likely to approve of cannabis and alcohol use, as opposed to key subgroups that didn’t attend church
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 25, 2018

Between May 1 to 10, Gallup's annual Values and Beliefs survey was carried out, and the results might surprise you. The survey was conducted to ascertain the attitudes about the morality of cannabis and...

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