Author: Frank Schuler

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

UK Study Finds PTSD Symptoms Improved After Cannabis Use

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a major public health issue all over the world. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...

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

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

A study in 2015 found that cannabis is 114 times safer than alcohol. That, of course, highlights some of the irony behind cannabis still...

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

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

When cannabis opponents speak out against cannabis they incorporate a variety of talking points, with some being more ridiculous than...

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

Head Of Frankfurt Drug Department Calls For German Legalization

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...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Stigma On Full Display In The Dominican Republic

Cannabis reform is spreading throughout the Western Hemisphere. After all, the Western Hemisphere is home to both Uruguay and Canada,...

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

CBD Extract Autism Trial Results In Australia Are Encouraging

One of the most promising areas of cannabis research in recent years involves cannabidiol (CBD) and autism. A number of peer-reviewed...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 5, 2022. Posted in Science.

Israeli Cannabis Study Finds Improvements In Patients With Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a condition involving widespread musculoskeletal pain. The condition is accompanied by feelings of fatigue, lack of...

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

Cannabis Benefits Headache Patients According To New Canadian Study

Headaches are one of the most common health conditions that people suffer from around the globe, with the severity and frequency of...

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

Cannabis Associated With Improved Quality Of Life For Tourette Syndrome Patients

It is estimated that roughly 0.5-1% of the world’s population has been diagnosed with some level of Tourette Syndrome, although the...

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Written by Frank Schuler on November 28, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Who Is Conducting The Legislative Review Of Canada’s Cannabis Act?

Canada is one of only three countries on earth where cannabis is legal nationwide for adult use. The only other two countries are Uruguay...

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Written by Frank Schuler on November 28, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Limited Legalization Measure Introduced In Ireland

People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny has formally filed an adult-use legalization measure that would legalize cannabis possession for...

Written by Frank Schuler on November 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Legalization Moves A Step Closer In Colombia

Colombia has served in many ways as ‘ground zero’ for the war on drugs over several decades, and while cocaine was largely...

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

Pilot Project In Switzerland To Import Cannabis From Canada?

Cannabis pilot programs are part of an interesting public policy concept that is springing up in Europe. Essentially, cannabis pilot...

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

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

From a regional standpoint Thailand is leader in many ways when it comes to cannabis policy. Earlier this year Thailand implemented a...

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

Committee Of Experts In Sri Lanka To Explore Cannabis Exports

Sri Lanka, an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, has experienced tremendous economic and political turmoil in 2022. A fuel and...

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

UK Study Finds That Inhaled Cannabis Reduces Pain And Anxiety

When it comes to medical cannabis, inhaled consumption methods can be seen as controversial within certain medical and political...

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

Plant-Derived CBD Extracts Effectively Manage Symptoms In Autistic Patient

Cannabidiol (CBD) is arguably the most popular cannabinoid on planet earth right now. As proof of that, consider the fact that according...

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

Study Finds Cannabis Inversely Associated With Hypertension In HCV Patients

We previously reported that a peer reviewed study in France determined that medical cannabis use was associated with a lower BMI in...

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

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

Since at least 1990, and likely prior, lower back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. According to the...

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

Thailand Department Of Agriculture Gives Green Light To Cannabis Seed Imports

Prior to last week, the only way that cannabis seeds could be imported legally to India was via air transport, and even then, imports...

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

Study Finds That CBD May Offset THC-Induced Anxiety

The cannabis plant is one of the most versatile plants on earth, and quite possibly could be the most versatile plant on the...

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

Large Drop In Cannabis Possession Prosecutions In Jersey

The topic of cannabis is arguably the most popular topic on earth right now. Momentum for international cannabis reform has never been...

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

Israeli Bioreactor Yields Exponentially More Potent Cannabis Cells

Israel has long served as an international cannabis research hub. In fact, Israel is home to the most famed cannabis researcher of all...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 24, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Brazil’s Federal Council Of Medicine Creates Confusion With New Cannabis Guidance

Brazil is the most populous country in South America. With a population of over 200 million people, Brazil makes up almost half the...

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Written by Frank Schuler on October 23, 2022. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Extracts Safe And Effective In Dementia Patients Per Switzerland Study

Cannabis extracts are growing in popularity around the globe within the medical cannabis community for a multitude of reasons. For many...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 23, 2022. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Spray Shows Promise For Cancer Patients With Refractory Pain

One area of cannabis research that is of particular interest to people around the globe, and for obvious reasons, pertains to how the...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Argentina’s Government Launches Public Company To Provide Cannabis Seeds, Testing, And Training

Earlier this month Argentina’s government issued its first-ever license for domestic cannabis production. It was a big milestone...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 16, 2022. Posted in Science.

Study Associates Cannabis With Improved Sleep In Adults With PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a very serious issue all over the globe. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 16, 2022. Posted in Science.

People With A History Of Cannabis Use Do Not Exhibit More Severe Symptoms Of Psychosis

Just because someone has consumed cannabis and suffers from mental health struggles, that does not automatically mean that the cannabis...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 16, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Far More Britons Want Cannabis Laws Loosened Compared To Tightened

Cannabis policy discussions in London have made considerable headlines in recent weeks, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan currently in...

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

Morocco Government Issues Ten Permits For Cannabis Production

Morocco first adopted its current medical cannabis policy last year. The 2021 measure authorized the legal production of cannabis for...

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

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

When it comes to medical cannabis, arguably the most effective way that cannabis can be used is in cannabidiol (CBD) form to treat...

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

Poll Finds Majority Support For Medical Cannabis Legalization In Singapore

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...

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

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

It is estimated that as much as 1% of the world’s population has autism spectrum disorder, although many cases go undiagnosed so...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 2, 2022. Posted in Science.

Canadian Study Finds That Medical Cannabis Products Are Safe And Effective

Humans have used cannabis and derivatives of cannabis for medical purposes for thousands of years. The cannabis plant is arguably the...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 2, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Minister In Sri Lanka Wants To Legalize Medical Cannabis Exports

Sri Lanka may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to cannabis reform and the emerging cannabis industry, however, the...

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

Artisanal CBD Extracts Display Long-Term Efficacy In Kids With Epilepsy

The World Health Organization estimates that as many as 50 million people worldwide suffer from some level of epilepsy, from mild cases...

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

International Researchers Determine Cannabis Rarely Induces Psychosis

One of the oldest and most-popular talking points among cannabis prohibitionists is that cannabis is ‘bad for the brain.’...

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Written by Frank Schuler on September 25, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Nearly 10% Of Canadian Cannabis Consumers Engage In Home Cultivation

Cultivating your own cannabis can provide many benefits, with one of the most obvious benefits being cost savings. If someone is...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 22, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Government Of Canada Launches Legislative Review Of The Cannabis Act

Canada became the second country on earth to pass an adult-use legalization measure back in 2018, and still remains the only G-7 country...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 22, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Success Of Bahamas Cannabis Industry Hinges On Banking Acceptance Says AG

The Bahamas are located in the Caribbean which is a region that is seeing increased cannabis industry activity, and for good reason....

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Written by Frank Schuler on September 19, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Committee Approves Cannabis Regulation Measure In Colombia

The cannabis industry is on the move at the global level, and there are few places on earth where that is as evident as in Colombia. The...

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

Study Finds Benefits For Autism Patients Following Use Of CBD-Rich Cannabis

Cannabidiol (CBD) is arguably the most popular cannabinoid on earth right now, at least among lawmakers. Whereas elected officials are...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 19, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Domestic Cannabis Is Finally Coming To New Zealand

New Zealand nearly became the third country to pass an adult-use cannabis legalization measure back in 2020. The referendum measure...

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

Why Are Canadian Doctors Still So Unfamiliar With Medical Cannabis?

Despite what some governments around the world may claim, cannabis does indeed possess tremendous medical value, as proven by a growing...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

BDSA Forecasts $57 Billion Cannabis Market By 2026

A new report from BDSA, an international cannabis industry data company, was published this week which provided new projections and...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Switzerland Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Delayed By ‘Quality Issues’

Switzerland has worked to launch a pilot adult-use cannabis program in various jurisdictions, including in Basel where the...

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

Canadian Case Study Finds Favorable Results For CBD Oil And Autism

It is estimated that over 75 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with autism, with countless other people going undiagnosed for...

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

People In London Support Cannabis Decriminalization By Wide Margin

Back in May we reported that London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that a commission would be launched to explore, among other things,...

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

THC Provides Symptomatic Relief To Patients With Tourette Syndrome

As many as one percent of people worldwide suffer from Tourette Syndrome to some degree, although many cases go undiagnosed. Tourette...