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Volcano Kilauea erupts, but Hawaiian cannabis growers won’t abandon crops

Kona Gold and Maui Wowie are two examples of pungent “Pakalōlō” strains produced on the isolated volcanic archipelago
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 25, 2018

The volcanic eruption of Kilauea has forced residents to flee from Halekamahina Hill, where two residents remain, Dale Altman and his grandson Josh Doran. Altman and Doran are two passionate and very...

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Quebec’s new cannabis law: What does it entail?

Cannabis consumers in Quebec must be at least 18 to legally consume the plant, whether it is in dried, fresh or concentrated form
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 24, 2018

It’s been a tedious process, but Quebec’s new cannabis law is finally in motion. Bill 157 was voted for by all of Premier Philippe Couillard's Liberals, as well as Québec Solidaire. Parti Québécois...

Cannabis for IBD – Cannabinoids show promise for treating, relieving and preventing inflammation

Many IBD patients who use narcotics for treatment purposes could use cannabis as an alternative and natural form of medication
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 24, 2018

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) could soon be treated using cannabis. Human therapy studies and epidemiologic data have shown how cannabinoids could ease the symptoms of IBD.  A 2010 study...

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United Nations Drug Committee says cannabis is a “relatively safe drug”

Scientific research on cannabis has been deemed inadequate by UN reporters
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 23, 2018

Cannabis has been described as a “relatively safe drug” by the World Health Organization in the first-ever meeting to review the drug’s safety. Members of the United Nations Drug Committee noted...

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Customers queue to buy legal cannabis in Paris coffee shop

The opening of Paris’ coffee shops has not been well received by some of the local residents
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 23, 2018

Cannabis connoisseurs in Paris queued up to get their hands on low-THC cannabis last week, when the French capital’s first coffee shops opened their doors. E-Klop is located on the 2nd arrondissement...

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State officials respond to report on reliability of Alaska’s cannabis testing labs

To prevent future inconsistencies with cannabis lab testing, state officials have advised laboratories to introduce quality-assurance activities
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 23, 2018

A report released by Alaska state on June 4 has stirred up an interesting response from state officials, who presented ideas on how to deal with inaccuracies in cannabis testing. The report questioned...

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Canadian cannabis cultivator Aphria invests in Africa’s cannabis market

The deal is an indication of big things to come, as Africa gears up for cannabis legalization
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 22, 2018

The third-largest licensed cannabis producer in Canada has revealed its plans to develop a company that will filter comfortably into the African cannabis market. Ontario-based Canadian cannabis cultivator...

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Donald Trump wants to leave cannabis enforcement up to states

Republican U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado is one of many members of Congress to support Trump's proposal
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 19, 2018

Is the U.S. ban on cannabis about to come to an end? Quite possibly, if President Donald Trump sticks to his word. On Friday, June 8, Trump declared that he is in favor of supporting a bipartisan...

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Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis: How can it help to relieve the symptoms of MS?

Since March 2018, MS was added to the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in a total of 18 states
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 18, 2018

Multiple Sclerosis, also known as MS, affects approximately 2.5 million people worldwide, according to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. The debilitating condition can leave a person struggling to perform...

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Cannabis for insomnia study: Could the green plant work as a replacement for valium?

Studies show cannabis is useful in fighting insomnia, as well as pain, depression, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 16, 2018

Could cannabis possess sufficient therapeutic potential to be used as an insomnia treatment? This is what preliminary research into cannabis for insomnia tells us. One of the main non-psychoactive cannabis...

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Oregon ‘to pause’ acceptance of cannabis applications

Temporarily suspending new licenses will aid the agency in meeting its regulatory duties and responding to cannabis business inquiries in a timely manner
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 14, 2018

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) has been inundated with applications for recreational cannabis licenses. An influx of cannabis applications in Oregon, if submitted after June 15, has been...

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5 things you need to know before giving medical cannabis to your pet

Animals also have an Endocannabinoid System (ECS) that reacts with cannabis compounds to produce various effects
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 14, 2018

The use of cannabis for pets is fast becoming a popular topic of discussion among pet parents. With so much evidence proving cannabis' medical potential, such as this study demonstrating the CBD (cannabidiol)...

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