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  • The NHS can prescribe medical cannabis. So why are desperate patients being forced to go private?

    The NHS can prescribe medical cannabis. So why are desperate patients being forced to go private?0

    In the midst of a healthcare crisis, the health secretary, Steve Barclay, has declared that “innovation is crucial to solving the challenges facing the NHS”. Yet the UK remains late to the party with regard to one of the most popular innovations in medical treatment over the past few decades – the use of medicinal cannabis.

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  • Has Cannabis Ever Helped Anyone With Cancer?

    Has Cannabis Ever Helped Anyone With Cancer?0

    Cannabis is Medicine Cannabis is an invaluable addition to our world. Its bioactive compounds (terpenes, cannabinoids, and flavonoids) have been reported to play several therapeutic roles. These bioactive compounds are directly involved in dealing with diseases related to chronic inflammation, cancer, hormonal imbalance, among many other ailments, thanks to their relationship with the ECS. The

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  • Kentucky Another Step Closer To Legal Medical Marijuana

    Kentucky Another Step Closer To Legal Medical Marijuana0

    In a milestone moment, the Kentucky Senate has passed legislation that would legalise medical marijuana in the state. While some legal protection for patients was recently implemented thanks to an executive order from Governor Andy Beshear, it’s less than an ideal situation. Back in January, the governor stated: “I’m the first to admit the executive order

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  • Cannabis oil extract company aims to open in Olds

    Cannabis oil extract company aims to open in Olds0

    OLDS — Town council has passed a bylaw to enable a cannabis production company to set up in northeast Olds. The company, Seep Cannabis, founded by former Olds Grizzly junior A hockey player Tyr Thompson, will be located in two lots at 4218 46th Ave., in an industrial area at the corner of Highway 2A and

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  • After Approving Medical Marijuana 5 Years Ago, Oklahoma Voters Reject Broader Legalization

    After Approving Medical Marijuana 5 Years Ago, Oklahoma Voters Reject Broader Legalization0

    Oklahoma voters, who approved medical marijuana by a 14-point margin in 2018, yesterday declined to go further, rejecting a ballot measure that would have allowed recreational use and authorized state-licensed businesses to serve that market. State Question 820, which was the only thing on the ballot in most counties during this special election, was opposed by 62 percent of voters. The initiative,

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  • Argentina makes headway in establishing a cannabis export industry

    Argentina makes headway in establishing a cannabis export industry0

    MONTE VERA, Argentina (Reuters) – Argentina’s new cannabis watchdog is overseeing more than 50 projects related to the research and development of cannabis and is establishing a regulatory framework as it bids to enter the potentially lucrative weed export market. “The industry has incredible potential,” said Gabriel Gimenez, director of the ARICCAME cannabis agency created

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