International Cannabis Business Conference Blog

Morocco Government Issues Ten Permits For Cannabis Production

Written by Frank Schuler on October 11, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Morocco first adopted its current medical cannabis policy last year. The 2021 measure authorized the legal production of cannabis for medical, cosmetic, and industrial uses, as well as tasked a national...

Israel Study Finds CBD Is “Highly Effective” In Adults With Refractory Epilepsy

Written by Frank Schuler on October 11, 2022. Posted in Science.

When it comes to medical cannabis, arguably the most effective way that cannabis can be used is in cannabidiol (CBD) form to treat refractory epilepsy. Cannabis can effectively treat a number of conditions,...

Poll Finds Majority Support For Medical Cannabis Legalization In Singapore

Written by Frank Schuler on October 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Singapore is currently home to some of the worst cannabis laws on earth. As proof of that, consider the fact that people can still be subjected to the death penalty for cannabis-only offenses, a penalty...

What Does Joe Biden’s Announcement Mean For The International Cannabis Industry?

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

United States President Joe Biden made a big announcement today regarding federal cannabis policy, indicating that he is issuing a pardon to everyone convicted of a federal cannabis possession charge....

London Mayor Still To Pursue Cannabis Reform Despite Political Pushback

Written by Hazel Norman on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Earlier this year the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis enforcement policies in addition to other drug enforcement policies. Taking a hard look...

Switzerland’s Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program To Expand To Geneva

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Switzerland is following in Denmark’s footsteps by launching its first adult-use cannabis commerce pilot program. A little over two weeks ago legal cannabis sales were supposed to begin for adult-use...

CBD Extracts Reduce Agitation In Dementia Patients According To Israeli Study

Written by Hazel Norman on October 6, 2022. Posted in Science.

According to the World Health Organization as many as 55 million people worldwide live with some level of dementia. That number is expected to increase to 78 million by 2030 and up to 139 million by...

Will Europe’s Emerging Cannabis Industry Reach Its Full Potential?

Written by Johnny Green on October 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

The emerging cannabis industry is now legal in more places in Europe than at any other point in time since the dawn of prohibition, and that is clearly good news for consumers and patients across the...

Study Finds Cannabis Is Associated With Quality Of Life Improvements In Adults With Autism

Written by Frank Schuler on October 3, 2022. Posted in Science.

It is estimated that as much as 1% of the world’s population has autism spectrum disorder, although many cases go undiagnosed so it’s quite possible that there are more people out there...