Author: Frank Schuler

Thailand’s Health Minister Dismisses Calls To Re-Outlaw Cannabis

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

From a regional standpoint Thailand is leader in many ways when it comes to cannabis policy. Earlier this year Thailand implemented a very progressive change in cannabis policy that made it the most...

Committee Of Experts In Sri Lanka To Explore Cannabis Exports

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

Sri Lanka, an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, has experienced tremendous economic and political turmoil in 2022. A fuel and food crisis spread across the country earlier this year, which...

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UK Study Finds That Inhaled Cannabis Reduces Pain And Anxiety

Written by Frank Schuler on November 14, 2022. Posted in Science.

When it comes to medical cannabis, inhaled consumption methods can be seen as controversial within certain medical and political circles. After all, so much effort has been spent encouraging people...

Plant-Derived CBD Extracts Effectively Manage Symptoms In Autistic Patient

Written by Frank Schuler on November 14, 2022. Posted in Science.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is arguably the most popular cannabinoid on planet earth right now. As proof of that, consider the fact that according to Google trends ‘CBD’ was searched for by platform...

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Study Finds Cannabis Inversely Associated With Hypertension In HCV Patients

Written by Frank Schuler on November 7, 2022. Posted in Science.

We previously reported that a peer reviewed study in France determined that medical cannabis use was associated with a lower BMI in patients diagnosed with hepatitis C (HCV). A separate study from France...

Inhaled Cannabis “Safe And Effective” For Treating Lower Back Pain According To New Study

Written by Frank Schuler on November 6, 2022. Posted in Science.

Since at least 1990, and likely prior, lower back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, roughly 7.5% of the world’s...

Thailand Department Of Agriculture Gives Green Light To Cannabis Seed Imports

Written by Frank Schuler on November 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Prior to last week, the only way that cannabis seeds could be imported legally to India was via air transport, and even then, imports were greatly restricted and involved considerable hurdles. That...

Study Finds That CBD May Offset THC-Induced Anxiety

Written by Frank Schuler on October 29, 2022. Posted in Science.

The cannabis plant is one of the most versatile plants on earth, and quite possibly could be the most versatile plant on the planet. Although, that can prove to be a two-edged sword of sorts, in...

Large Drop In Cannabis Possession Prosecutions In Jersey

Written by Frank Schuler on October 29, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The topic of cannabis is arguably the most popular topic on earth right now. Momentum for international cannabis reform has never been greater since the dawn of prohibition, and the emerging cannabis...