Author: Frank Schuler

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

UK Study Finds Cannabis Consumption Is Not Linked To Changes In Motivation

Historically, cannabis consumers have been portrayed by cannabis opponents as lazy ‘do nothings’ that sit on couches all day...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 8, 2022. Posted in Science.

Study Associates Cannabis Use With Lower BMI Among Those With HIV/HCV

As of 2020, it was estimated that roughly 38.4 million people around the world have HIV. HIV is a very serious health condition that...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

63% Of Colombians Support A Sales Tax On Cannabis Products According To Survey

Colombia has served as ground zero for the war on drugs in many ways for many years, largely due to the nation’s cocaine...

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

Study Finds That CBD Oil Mitigates Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy

I have said it before and I will say it again – cancer is one of the worst things on earth. If you or a loved one has ever battled...

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

Study Finds Cannabis Extract Effective For Refractory Chronic Pain Patients

The most common health condition that people use cannabis to treat is pain. Patients can experience pain for any number of reasons, and...

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

Malaysia To Decide On Medical Cannabis Reform By End Of Year

As we previously reported, government officials from Malaysia met with their counterparts from Thailand this week with the goal of...

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

Fair Trading Commission Recommends Government Funding For Jamaican Cannabis Pursuits

Finding proper funding in the cannabis industry, including cannabis research, is not an easy task. Ask anyone involved in cannabis in any...

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

Study Finds No Link Between In-Utero Cannabis Exposure And Elevated Risk Of ADHD In Children

Few topics, if any, in the cannabis world are as sensitive as cannabis use during pregnancy, for obvious reasons. An expecting mother...

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Written by Frank Schuler on August 21, 2022. Posted in Science.

Prior Cannabis Use Inversely Associated With Urological Cancers

Urological cancers can occur in both men and women and are caused by abnormal cell growths in the organs of the urinary tract and the...

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

Judge Grants Home Cultivation Protection To Cannabis Patient In Brazil

Back in June 2022, Brazil’s top Court ruled in favor of three patients that sought to cultivate their own cannabis. The Court at...

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

More Britons Support Decriminalizing Cannabis Than Oppose It

While many parts of the world are now trending towards adult-use legalization and/or comprehensive medical cannabis reform, if they...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 15, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Hong Kong Taking First Steps To Crack Down On CBD

Earlier this summer government officials in Hong Kong announced that they are pursuing a plan to prohibit CBD entirely. The announcement...

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Written by Frank Schuler on August 15, 2022. Posted in Science.

CBD Is Safe And Effective For People With Treatment-Resistant Anxiety Disorders Per Clinical Trial

It is estimated that roughly 4% of the world’s population suffers from some level of anxiety, although, no one really knows the...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 15, 2022. Posted in Science.

Authorized Medical Cannabis Patients At Low Risk For Psychiatric Hospitalizations

If you sit and listen to a cannabis prohibitionist talk for a long enough duration of time it’s almost guaranteed that they will...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 7, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Are Banking Concerns Really Delaying Cannabis Reform In Belize?

Lawmakers in Belize previously passed the ‘Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Control and Licensing Bill 2022.’ The measure passed...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 7, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Cannabis Purchasing Habits Continue To Shift In British Columbia

British Columbia has long been home to a vibrant and robust cannabis community. People have flocked to British Columbia for cannabis...

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

Cannabis May Be A “Useful Treatment Strategy” For Fibromyalgia Patients

Fibromyalgia is a serious problem across the globe, affecting people of all ages. It is estimated that as many as one out of every twenty...

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

Cannabis Smuggling Continues To Decline Along US/Mexico Border

Cannabis advocates have long pointed out that when cannabis is prohibited, people still consume it. That may seem obvious, however,...

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

License Process To Cultivate Cannabis In Ghana Deemed Unconstitutional

Ghana is one of several countries on the African continent that is working towards making a meaningful impact in the emerging global...

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

Survey Finds Majority Support For Medical Cannabis In Brazil

Medical cannabis is technically legal in Brazil, however, the country’s medical cannabis program is extremely limited. For most...

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

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

Earlier this year Thailand implemented a historic law that dramatically changed the nation’s cannabis policies. Low-THC cannabis...

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

CBD Use Associated With Reduced Tobacco Intake

A question has perplexed cannabis advocates since the dawn of cannabis prohibition – why is tobacco legal and cannabis illegal...

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

Cannabis A “Common Treatment” For Chronic Pain Survey Finds

Chronic pain is arguably the most common health condition found around the world, with an estimated one out of every 5 adults suffering...

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

Cannabis Effective At Mitigating Musculoskeletal Pain According To Survey

Musculoskeletal health conditions are a major problem around the globe. In fact, it’s the leading contributor to disability...

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

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

It is estimated that as many as 50 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. It is also estimated that every 3...

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

Researchers In Norway Explore Cannabis Treatments And Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that attacks the nervous system and involves the patient experiencing tremors, muscular...

Written by Frank Schuler on July 7, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Argentina’s Supreme Court Upholds Medical Cannabis Cultivation Rights

Medical cannabis advocates have tried for many years to get home cultivation officially approved in Argentina. Unfortunately, it has been...

Written by Frank Schuler on July 7, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Lawmaker Survey Finds Strong Support For Cannabis Reform In Guernsey

Guernsey is an island located within the English Channel off the coast of Normandy. It’s part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a...

Written by Frank Schuler on July 4, 2022. Posted in Science.

Study Finds Most Likely Reasons For Canadian Medical Cannabis Use

People use cannabis for a variety of reasons, including and especially wellness purposes. Whereas cannabis prohibition is a relatively...

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Written by Frank Schuler on July 4, 2022. Posted in Business.

Cannabis Flower Continues To Dominate In North America

For many decades cannabis essentially came in only two forms – cannabis flower and cannabis hashish. If you were lucky then you...

Written by Frank Schuler on July 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Indonesia Exploring Medical Cannabis Reform

Indonesia is home to some of the harshest cannabis penalties on earth. In fact, people can still receive the death penalty as a...

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

Pakistan’s Ministry Of Science And Technology Is Forming Cannabis Authority

Industrial hemp is legal in Pakistan, with the country harvesting its first legal hemp crop late last year. Unfortunately, all other...

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

Switzerland Consumes About 56 Tons Of Cannabis Annually

The European continent is undergoing a significant shift when it comes to cannabis policy, and in many ways, Switzerland is at the...

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

Medical Cannabis Coming To Pharmacies In Spain?

Spain has long been home to one of the most vibrant and amazing cannabis communities on earth. Cannabis is relatively easy to acquire,...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 21, 2022. Posted in Science.

Study Finds That Aerosolized Cannabis Significantly Reduces Pain Levels

Cannabis inhalers are not necessarily a new technology, however, they are definitely newer than some other consumption methods....

Written by Frank Schuler on June 21, 2022. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Inversely Associated With Obesity In Hepatitis C Patients

It is estimated that as many as 58 million people suffer from hepatitis C worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that roughly...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 21, 2022. Posted in Science.

Cancer Patients Reduced Prescriptions, Improved Symptoms After Long-Term Cannabis Use

If you have battled cancer, or know someone that has, then you are completely aware of how awful of a condition it can be. To make...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 15, 2022. Posted in Science.

CBD-Rich Cannabis Extracts Are Safe For Pediatric Autism Patients According To Brazilian Study

Cannabidiol (CBD) is the subject of a growing number of studies as researchers and medical professionals continue to work to unlock the...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 15, 2022. Posted in Science.

One In Five Canadian Arthritis Patients Acknowledge Using Medical Cannabis

It is estimated that as many as 350 million people around the globe suffer from arthritis. Arthritis is defined as painful inflammation...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 15, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Ukraine Moves Closer To Legalizing Medical Cannabis

Days ago Ukraine’s cabinet approved a draft medical cannabis bill, sending it to Parliament for consideration. Compared to other...

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Written by Frank Schuler on June 13, 2022. Posted in Science.

Study: CBD Does Not Impact Cognitive Function, Simulated Driving Performance

Every responsible cannabis consumer on the planet recognizes that operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway while being intoxicated...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 13, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

European CBD Novel Food Evaluations Put On Hold

Cannabidiol (CBD) products are extremely popular around the world, with consumers and patients buying them every day around the globe...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 13, 2022. Posted in Science.

Researchers In Israel: Cancer Patients “Improved Significantly” After Medical Cannabis Use

Cancer is absolutely one of the worst things on this planet. If you or a loved one has suffered from cancer then you know firsthand how...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 9, 2022. Posted in Business, Politics.

Morocco’s National Cannabis Regulatory Agency Meets For The First Time

Morocco is one of many countries around the world that are working towards reforming their cannabis laws and launching a legal, regulated...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 4, 2022. Posted in Science.

Researchers Find CBD To Be An Effective Form Of Oral Care Treatment

Having a wound in your mouth can be very uncomfortable, and in some cases, can lead to serious health issues. Developing a wound in your...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

South Africa Department Of Justice: Cannabis Industry Not Our Domain

In the fall of 2018, South Africa’s Supreme Court determined that cannabis prohibition as it pertained to personal use by adults in...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Government Agencies In Thailand Sign Agreement To Promote Cannabis

In one week Thailand will implement robust changes to the country’s cannabis policies, not the least of which will be allowing...

Written by Frank Schuler on April 27, 2022. Posted in Politics.

Social Organizations Receive Medical Cannabis Cultivation Licenses In Mexico

The road towards adult-use cannabis legalization in Mexico has been full of twists, turns, detours, and in some cases dead ends. In late...