Author: Frank Schuler

What Were The Top U.S. Cannabis Policy Stories In 2022?

Written by Frank Schuler on January 4, 2023. Posted in Policy.

The United States has historically led the charge when it comes to global cannabis prohibition, so any time cannabis policies are reformed in the U.S. it’s good news for the rest of the world,...

Clinical Trial Finds Cannabis Oil To Be Effective At Treating Insomnia

Written by Frank Schuler on January 4, 2023. Posted in Science.

Insomnia may not seem like a serious health condition to some people, however, anyone that suffers from significant insomnia will be quick to point out that it can have a negative impact on a person’s...

Researchers In Australia Find Oral Cannabis Products To Be Safe And Effective

Written by Frank Schuler on December 31, 2022. Posted in Science.

Oral cannabis products have grown in popularity and availability in recent years. Many patients still prefer to consume medical cannabis in edible or inhaled form, however, some patients need to have...

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Italian Researchers Examine Cannabis Spray And Stroke Survivors

Written by Frank Schuler on December 26, 2022. Posted in Science.

According to the World Stroke Organization it is estimated that over 12 million people experience a stroke in any given year, and that as many as one out of every four people over 25 years old will...

Health Canada Releases 2022 Canadian Cannabis Survey

Written by Frank Schuler on December 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Canada was not the first country to pass a nationwide cannabis adult-use legalization measure, however, it was the first G-7 nation to do so, and remains the only country on earth where anyone of legal...

UK Study Finds PTSD Symptoms Improved After Cannabis Use

Written by Frank Schuler on December 25, 2022. Posted in Science.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a major public health issue all over the world. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is estimated to be 3.9% in the general population, and a much...

Study Finds Medical Cannabis Reform In Canada Associated With Reduced Alcohol Sales

Written by Frank Schuler on December 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

A study in 2015 found that cannabis is 114 times safer than alcohol. That, of course, highlights some of the irony behind cannabis still being illegal in many parts of the world, even for medical use,...

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Australian Researchers Find Lacking Evidence To Support Cannabis ‘Hangover’ Claims

Written by Frank Schuler on December 19, 2022. Posted in Science.

When cannabis opponents speak out against cannabis they incorporate a variety of talking points, with some being more ridiculous than others. It seems as if some opponents will do or say just about...

Head Of Frankfurt Drug Department Calls For German Legalization

Written by Frank Schuler on December 17, 2022. Posted in Policy.

All eyes remain on Germany where the adult-use legalization effort continues. For those that may not be up to speed, back in October the framework for a long-awaited legalization measure was presented...