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  • AUT to offer medicinal cannabis paper

    AUT to offer medicinal cannabis paper0

    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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  • Australian Study Explores Cannabis Oil’s Impact on Fibromyalgia

    Australian Study Explores Cannabis Oil’s Impact on Fibromyalgia0

    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 Cannabis Landscape: A State-by-State Overview

    Australia’s Cannabis Landscape: A State-by-State Overview0

    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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  • Austin may allow city employees to use medical marijuana

    Austin may allow city employees to use medical marijuana0

    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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  • Aussie scientists claim a world first with deep dive into cannabis

    Aussie scientists claim a world first with deep dive into cannabis0

    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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  • At least 9 States Charging Ahead with Marijuana Initiatives on Ballots in November.

    At least 9 States Charging Ahead with Marijuana Initiatives on Ballots in November.0

    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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