Cannabis cannot be prescribed in England for NHS patients suffering chronic pain, the NHS funding watchdog has ruled, in a decision branded ‘devastating’ by campaigners. New guidance, released over the weekend by the National Institute for Health and…
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Summary of current legislative and regulatory issues in Cannabis industry
TOXICITY Although Cannabis is the least dangerous of all recreational drugs, it carries a low level of risk. Death from cannabis cardiotoxicity is rare but it does happen. German researchers found that cannabis triggers heart problems that can…
Pro Cannabis boosters love to say that Cannabis never killed anyone – Its not true. This series looks at FIVE deadly dangers form the seemingly harmless drug. UK Cannabis researcher Nick Rosen, has been a long-time campaigner for…
The same week that Marlboro took a near $2b stake in a pot company, Canadian chain Shoppers Drug Mart announced it has been granted a licence to sell medical marijuana online. Shoppers announced in the summer they intended…
A major survey of nearly 2000 medical cannabis patients shows it is seen as highly effective compared to conventional medicines. Medicinal cannabis consumption was reported by patients with a wide range of primary conditions including Chronic Pain (20%)…
The White House is planning Federal reforms to cannabis law after the midterm elections, according to Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif. Notorious surfer-dude and open weed-user Rohrabacher represents the Orange County area and is in a tight election fight. …
A Cannabis campaigner running for office as Agricultural Commissioner in Florida is transforming the race into a mini-referendum on cannabis legalisation in the State. Nicole “Nikki” Fried knows she’s not what people see when they imagine a candidate…