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Study Finds That Cannabis Use Is Associated With Lower Blood Pressure Levels

Written by Frank Schuler on February 20, 2023. Posted in Science.

A French researcher has concluded that both current and lifetime cannabis use are associated with lower blood pressure levels after assessing the relationship between cannabis use and blood pressure...

Cannabis Use Prior To Bedtime Is Associated With Improved Sleep According To Israeli Study

Written by Frank Schuler on February 20, 2023. Posted in Science.

Consuming cannabis prior to bedtime is associated with improved sleep in patients with treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress (PTS) according to data recently published in the journal Frontiers in...

European Commission Refers Hungary To The Court Of Justice Over Cannabis Vote

Written by Hazel Norman on February 20, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Last week the European Commission announced that it referred Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for voting against the European Union’s position on removing cannabis...

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Cannabis Associated With Significant Decreases In Pain Patient Prescription Drug Use

Written by Frank Schuler on February 19, 2023. Posted in Science.

Sixty five percent of chronic pain patients at 3 pain centers in Germany reported ceasing opioid use after starting medical cannabis treatment according to the results of a recent survey published in...

Cannabis Associated With Improvements In Patients With Headache Disorders

Written by Frank Schuler on February 19, 2023. Posted in Science.

Anyone that has experienced a headache knows that it is no fun at all. A headache is a painful sensation in any part of a person’s head, with pain ranging from minor to severe. According to the...

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Cultivating Cannabis For An Emerging International Cannabis Market

Written by Johnny Green on February 17, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

The act and art of cultivating the cannabis plant is far from a new thing. Researchers have found evidence of humans cultivating the cannabis plant in a domestic fashion going back roughly 12,000 years....

What Percentage Of Germany’s Population Consumes Cannabis?

Written by Johnny Green on February 16, 2023. Posted in Policy.

For lawmakers and potential cannabis industry regulators, knowing what current cannabis consumption rates are in a given country is important for various reasons. First and foremost, knowing current...

Canadian Banks Sued By The Cannabis Industry Over ‘Financial Discrimination’

Written by Hazel Norman on February 15, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

One of the most hotly-debated topics in the cannabis industry relates to banking access for companies. Many companies over the years have experienced banking issues related to cannabis prohibition around...

Review Of Longitudinal Studies Concludes Legalization Associated With Less Use Of Opioids

Written by Frank Schuler on February 15, 2023. Posted in Science.

One of the most promising areas of cannabis research hinges on the cannabis plant’s ability to treat pain. Researchers around the globe are conducting studies, reviewing data, and surveying patients...