Author: Johnny Green

Veterans Affairs Canada Spent More On Medical Cannabis Than Any Other Medication In 2019

Written by Johnny Green on May 26, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Many military veterans all around the world suffer from one or more health conditions, often related to their years serving their countries. Canada is no exception. The range of conditions is wide,...

International Cannabis Business Conference To Host Virtual Global Cannabis Symposium June 9th

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2020. Posted in Business.

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is excited to announce that we are hosting a virtual cannabis symposium on June 9, 2020. The ICBC’s in-person events are known worldwide for...

Israel Government Permits Medical Cannabis Exports

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Israel is a true pioneer when it comes to medical cannabis policy and cannabis research. After all, it was in Israel that ICBC alumni Raphael Mechoulam first isolated THC. The results and findings from...

U.S. Cannabis Banking Reform Included In Latest House COVID-19 Relief Bill

Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Banking reform is desperately needed in the United States. Many cannabis companies have had their accounts shut down and many others were never able to get banking access to begin with due to current...

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Albania Is Close To Legalizing Medical Cannabis

Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Cannabis is medicine. That is a fact that is worth repeating over and over. For proof of that fact, all people have to do is look at the growing body of studies and research backing up the claim, as...

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Advocates Call For Removal Of DEA From Cannabis Research Approval Process

Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2020. Posted in Science.

For many years the DEA has controlled which entities can conduct cannabis research in the United States. That has resulted in research being limited historically. More research is being conducted in...

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5 Reasons Why Medical Cannabis’ Popularity Is Surging

Written by Johnny Green on May 12, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Medical cannabis is not a new thing. As far back as 2,700 B.C. cannabis is documented as being used for medical purposes. It wasn’t until early in the 20th century that the medical benefits of...

Top Mexican Senator: Cannabis Legalization Will Help Offset Economic Losses From Pandemic

Written by Johnny Green on May 3, 2020. Posted in Politics.

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is causing economic issues all across the planet right now, and Mexico’s economy is no exception. It will take some time before the true impact of the economic...

UK Regulators Publish Emergency Medical Cannabis Rules

Written by Johnny Green on May 1, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Regulators in the United Kingdom recently published emergency rules allowing patients to access cannabis-based medicines from pharmacies without a prescription during the coronavirus pandemic. As with...