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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...

Researchers claim cannabis for eczema is a good idea

Researchers claim cannabis for eczema is a good idea

Topically-applied cannabinoids with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects could greatly improve the symptoms of eczema
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 23, 2018

Recent research into cannabis for skin has shown the plant to be beneficial as a treatment for various skin diseases, including eczema and psoriasis. Cannabis' non-psychoactive component, CBD (cannabidiol),...

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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 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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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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Southeast Asia’s medical cannabis market could be worth billions

Among the many countries in Asia that plan to introduce medical cannabis laws in the near future, Thailand stands to be the biggest game player of them all
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 9, 2018

Thailand is getting serious about medical cannabis. According to vice president of Thai Cannabis Corp, Jim Plamondon. The Southeast Asia nation’s medical cannabis industry could be worth $4 billion...

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The non-psychoactive cannabis compound: Why is CBD non-intoxicating?

CBD is an antagonist of CB1 receptors and so, you can expect to experience completely different effects from CBD-rich cannabis as opposed to THC-rich weed.
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial June 7, 2018

Cannabidiol, abbreviated as CBD, is one of the most widely researched (and talked about) cannabis compounds. As long as it contains 0.3 percent THC or less, it is legal for use throughout most of the United...

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