In a significant expansion of Ohio’s medical marijuana program, registered patients are now permitted to grow cannabis at home. As of September 15, 2024, qualifying individuals can cultivate up to six plants for personal use, marking a pivotal shift in the state’s approach to medical cannabis access. The new policy, implemented by the Ohio Department
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A groundbreaking National Cannabis Study is set to revolutionize our understanding of medical marijuana. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are spearheading this initiative, which will track the responses of approximately 10,000 patients to cannabis treatment over the course of a year. Despite the widespread legalization and use of medical cannabis, clinicians currently lack substantial data
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In a world-first initiative, Victoria is set to begin a trial allowing medicinal cannabis patients to drive on closed roads. The Victorian government aims to research the impact of cannabis on driving impairment, potentially paving the way for legal reforms. Starting in September, about 70 participants will drive at special facilities under instructor supervision. The
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A recent study by Charles Darwin University and RMIT has uncovered promising results in the fight against melanoma using a cannabis extract. The research focused on cannabinoid PHEC-66, derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, which has shown efficacy in slowing melanoma cell growth and inducing cell death. This extract binds to specific receptor sites on melanoma cells,
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The race for medical marijuana licenses in Kentucky is heating up as the application deadline draws near. According to a recent report by WLKY, the number of applications for dispensary licenses has skyrocketed in the final days before the cutoff. State officials reveal that nearly 2,300 applications have been submitted for various cannabis business licenses,
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Georgia is set to implement new regulations on its burgeoning hemp industry, aiming to cap the amount of delta-9 THC in various cannabis products. The law, effective October 1, introduces strict limits on THC content in gummies, beverages, topicals, and tinctures. For instance, gummies cannot exceed 10mg of delta-9 THC per serving, while beverages are
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