Author: Frank Schuler

Cannabis Smuggling Continues To Decline Along US/Mexico Border

Written by Frank Schuler on August 1, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis advocates have long pointed out that when cannabis is prohibited, people still consume it. That may seem obvious, however, cannabis prohibitionists try very hard to pretend that it’s...

License Process To Cultivate Cannabis In Ghana Deemed Unconstitutional

Written by Frank Schuler on August 1, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Ghana is one of several countries on the African continent that is working towards making a meaningful impact in the emerging global cannabis industry. In 2020 policymakers in Ghana passed the ‘Narcotic...

Survey Finds Majority Support For Medical Cannabis In Brazil

Written by Frank Schuler on August 1, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Medical cannabis is technically legal in Brazil, however, the country’s medical cannabis program is extremely limited. For most patients, safe access does not exist, and for the limited number...

Thailand’s Public Health Minister Does Not Support Recriminalizing Cannabis Again

Written by Frank Schuler on August 1, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Earlier this year Thailand implemented a historic law that dramatically changed the nation’s cannabis policies. Low-THC cannabis became legal nationwide, and literally, every household in Thailand...

CBD Use Associated With Reduced Tobacco Intake

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

A question has perplexed cannabis advocates since the dawn of cannabis prohibition – why is tobacco legal and cannabis illegal given how much more harmful tobacco is compared to cannabis? Worldwide,...

Cannabis A “Common Treatment” For Chronic Pain Survey Finds

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

Chronic pain is arguably the most common health condition found around the world, with an estimated one out of every 5 adults suffering from chronic pain (1.5 billion people). It’s a condition...

Cannabis Effective At Mitigating Musculoskeletal Pain According To Survey

Written by Frank Schuler on July 18, 2022. Posted in Science.

Musculoskeletal health conditions are a major problem around the globe. In fact, it’s the leading contributor to disability worldwide, with the World Health Organization estimating that as many...

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Alzheimer’s Case Report From Brazil Finds “Encouraging” Results For Cannabis Extracts Treatment

Written by Frank Schuler on July 18, 2022. Posted in Science.

It is estimated that as many as 50 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. It is also estimated that every 3 seconds someone is diagnosed with the condition. Alzheimer’s...

Researchers In Norway Explore Cannabis Treatments And Parkinson’s Disease

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

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that attacks the nervous system and involves the patient experiencing tremors, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movements. The condition seems to mainly...