Curing cancer with Cannabidiol?
- CANNABIS OIL, NEWS
- April 24, 2013

AUT will become New Zealand’s first university to offer a postgraduate paper on medicinal cannabis. From semester (starting July 20), The Science of Medicinal Cannabis will be offered by AUT’s School of Science. The paper is described as Cannabis 101 for those interested in the medicinal cannabis industry, Dr Ali Seyfoddin, course leader and senior
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In a groundbreaking initiative, Australia’s Southern Cross University is spearheading a study to examine the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis in alleviating symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). This condition, affecting roughly 2.7% of the global populace, manifests as widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances, with limited treatment options currently available. The study, supported by Little Green
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Australia’s approach to cannabis varies significantly across its states and territories, despite federal legalization of medicinal cannabis in 2016. According to a comprehensive guide by Investing News Network, recreational use remains largely illegal nationwide, with the Australian Capital Territory being the sole exception, allowing possession of small amounts for personal use since 2020. Medical cannabis
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The city of Austin may soon allow its employees to use medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and other chronic conditions, officials said. Austin leaders are gathering information and recommendations from other cities on the matter, according to a March 25 memorandum from Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano to Mayor Steve Adler and the
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Victorian agricultural scientists are claiming a world first by unlocking the genetic code of medicinal cannabis. The scientists say their advanced DNA analysis has created the world’s most complete genomic reference. Not all cannabis varieties are the same. Victoria is aiming to become Australia’s home of cannabis production with mooted investments in Mildura, Melbourne and
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Marijuana initiatives on ballot in record 9 states despite the federal government’s decision not to loosen restrictions on the drug, underscoring the precariousness of any type of legal recognition. In five states — California, Arizona, Nevada, Massachusetts and Maine — voters will be asked whether they want to legalize recreational use of marijuana. Meanwhile, those
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