Marijuana legalization states have taken no steps to limit the potency of marijuana, which has increased sharply in recent years. A new study suggests this could create public health problems down the road as more users become addicted or otherwise impaired.
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Hemp Farmers Hope Marijuana Legalization in Canada Will Benefit Business
Hemp growers hope the federal government’s marijuana legislation will allow them to harvest all parts of the hemp plant.
Alaska Investigating Inconsistent Results at Marijuana Testing Facilities
On Jan. 2, 2018, the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office announced that it had been made aware of several inconsistencies at two marijuana testing facilities in the state. In an announcement released by AMCO, officials outlined two specific examples of inconsistencies found at the testing facilities.
Public Service Announcement: Marijuana Testing Inconsistencies
ANCHORAGE, AK, Jan. 2, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — The Marijuana Control Board and the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) and have learned that state-licensed marijuana testing facilities have reported results that appear to be inconsistent and may be inaccurate.
Marijuana-Infused Wine Is Coming to Legal Weed States
You like wine. You like weed. But how do you feel about weed wine? As perplexing as that might sound, it’s actually something adults living in legal marijuana states will be able to sip on.
UPDATE – Consumer Alert: Edible Marijuana Products Manufactured by Frozen Budz Are Under Review
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Dec. 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Marijuana Control Board is reviewing accusations against Frozen Budz marijuana product manufacturing facility (license #10012). The board is considering whether or not to revoke the marijuana establishment license, which was suspended on December 1, 2017.
CDA Announces Colorado’s 2017 CDA-Approved Certified Hemp Seed Varieties
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Dec. 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is announcing that four industrial hemp seed varieties have passed the statewide THC validation and observation trial and are now eligible to be grown by the Colorado Seed Growers Association for production of “CDA Approved Certified Seed.”
Medical Marijuana in Texas: What You Need to Know
Texans can now access medical marijuana legally because of a law signed by Governor Abbott. In compliance with the Compassionate Use Program, the first dispensary will soon open in Schulenburg, Texas.
Major Israeli Medicinal Cannabis company BOL Pharma partners with THC in Australia
SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Hydroponics Company Limited (ASX:THC) (“THC”) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary Canndeo Limited has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with leading Israeli medicinal cannabis group BOL Pharma Limited (BOL) for the supply of cannabinoid related products in Australia.
Did Marijuana Kill an 11-Month-Old Infant in Colorado?
Did marijuana kill an 11-month-old infant in Colorado? That is the question being raised in response to a new study published in the journal Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine.
THC Signs Medicinal Cannabis Distribution Agreement with Major European Distributor, Endoca
SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Hydroponics Company Limited (ASX:THC) (“THC” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary Canndeo Limited has signed a distribution agreement with Endoca, a European provider of high quality pharmaceutical grade medicinal cannabis, to distribute medicinal cannabis products into Australia.
Can Smoking Weed Increase Your Sex Drive?
Over the years, there’s been a lot of back and forth on whether or not weed affects your sex drive. So is weed really bad for your sex life?
DEA Wants Feds to Grow Almost 1,000 Pounds of Marijuana Next Year
443,680 grams. That’s how much marijuana the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wants federally-licensed researchers to grow for use in scientific studies in 2018.
THC Issued Medicinal Cannabis Licence
SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Hydroponics Company Limited (THC) has been issued a Medicinal Cannabis Growers Licence by the Office of Drug Control under the medicinal cannabis provisions of the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Lobby for Bill That Would Allow Farmers to Grow Hemp
On Oct. 10, 2017, Wisconsin lawmakers lobbied for a bill that would permit farmers to cultivate hemp in The Badger State.
The ‘Limitless Future’ of a Weed Extract That Doesn’t Get You High
CBD—a purified weed extract that won’t get you stoned—is used to treat everything from breast cancer to stress relief, epilepsy to aching joints. VICE met up with David Bonvillain, who runs the CBD company Elite Botanicals, for an inside scoop on the extract’s “limitless future.”
Flower Dominating the Washington Cannabis Market
From gluts to labeling updates and the combination of medical and recreational sectors, the Washington cannabis market has been on a rollercoaster ride, but flower has managed to remain king of the hill.
THC visits Europe, Israel, Canada and Enters Advanced Negotiations with Medicinal Cannabis Suppliers
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Hydroponics Company (ASX: THC) (THC or Company) has provided an update following international meetings held by its executive team in Europe, Israel and Canada.
Sinapse Partnership to Facilitate Prescribing and Dispensing of Medicinal Cannabis in Australia
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 1, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Hydroponics Company Limited (ASX: THC) is pleased to announce the first partnership with Sinapse Pty Ltd (Sinapse) as a key partner in its strategy to facilitate medicinal cannabis prescribing and dispensing in Australia.
Federal Marijuana Impairment Report Finds DUI Tests Ineffective for THC
A federal marijuana impairment report has cast a shadow of doubt over the THC testing methods and regulations used by law enforcement officers in America, citing the inability to detect THC impairment from biological test samples and the worthlessness of establishing a “per se” limit to designate THC impairment.
Study: Smoking Marijuana May Reduce Your Risk of Having a Stroke
Smoking marijuana may reduce your risk of having a stroke, according to a new study published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology.
IDPH to Begin Accepting Applications for Expanded Medical Cannabidiol Program (6/13/17)
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — On May 12, 2017, Governor Branstad signed legislation expanding the Medical Cannabidiol Act, first enacted July 1, 2014. Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) filed emergency rules implementing a portion of the new law.
New Cannabis Chocolate Candy Molds Identify THC Laced Edibles with State Safety Symbol.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Cannabis Candy Mold Company has created the first-ever reusable chocolate molds specifically made for the home marijuana candy maker to distinguish the difference between THC medicated items meant for adults and candy for children.
Cooking With Cannabis
Explorer’s digital correspondent Erin Winters joins the “Herbal Chef” for a demonstration of his cannabis-infused recipes.
ASX Medicinal Cannabis Company Signs Exclusive Strategic Alliance with US-Based Pharmaceutical Company
SYDNEY, Australia, May 24, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Hydroponics Company Limited (ASX:THC) (“THC” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that it has signed an exclusive Strategic Alliance with Colorado-based healthcare solutions company Phoenix Life Sciences Inc (“Phoenix Life”) to collaboratively research, develop, manufacture, distribute and sell medicinal cannabis products in Australia and internationally.
Tilray Unveils New Product Categorization System in Canada
NANAIMO, British Columbia, May 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Tilray, a global leader in medical cannabis research and production, today unveiled a new product categorization system that simplifies the process of choosing medical cannabis products for patients in Canada.
Marijuana May Help Protect Aging Brains From Cognitive Decline
According to a recent study published in the journal Natural Medicine, marijuana may help protect aging brains from cognitive decline.
Can This Compound in Marijuana Help Reverse Memory Loss?
Can this prolonged low-dose treatment with a compound in marijuana help reverse memory loss and improve cognitive skills? Researchers say it could.
THC:ASX Announcement: 1st Quarter Revenue up 22% And US Expansion
SYDNEY, Australia, May 9, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Hydroponics Company Limited (ASX: THC) is pleased to announce that first quarter revenue in its wholly owned subsidiary CMDV (Crystal Mountain (Canada)/Dragon Vision (Hong Kong)) increased by more than 22% year-on-year to over $1.11m.
This Marijuana Stock Isn’t Afraid of Jeff Sessions
Here’s a pot stock that should prove immune to the adverse political winds emanating from the nation’s capital as marijuana is transitioning in the public eye.
ASX:THC Commences Trading on the Australian Securities Exchange
SYDNEY, Australia, May 4, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Hydroponics Company Limited (ASX:THC or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce that it has today commenced trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), following its successful $8m capital raising. The Company is well placed to achieve a number of milestones in the next 6-12 months.
AXIM Biotech Receives Schedule 1 Permit to Move Forward With Development of MedChew Rx Pharmaceutical Chewing Gum
NEW YORK, May 02, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — AXIM® Biotechnologies, Inc. (AXIM® Biotech) (OTC:AXIM), a world leader in cannabinoid research and development, today announced that the company’s product development partner Quay Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (“Quay Pharma”) has obtained the relevant licenses from the British Home Office to import and work with the controlled drugs that are required to continue the development of AXIM’s MedChew Rx® pharmaceutical chewing gum’s family of products.
World of Cannabis Summit Interview: Munchies B Gone’s Richard Zimmer
In this World of Cannabis Interview, watch Caroline Cahill, Managing Editor of MJINews.com and Marijuana Industry News magazine, interview Richard Zimmer III, Co-Founder of Munchies B Gone.
Why This Marijuana Stock Fell 16.4% in March
Insys Therapeutics dropped after it received disappointing news from the DEA regarding its marijuana drug Syndros.
West New York Company Grows Marijuana Without the High
A west New York-based biotech company has successfully grown a strain of marijuana that contains zero THC, a feat the company says will transform the medical marijuana industry.
Georgia House Approves Marijuana Treatment Expansion
On March 28, 2017, the Georgia House approved Senate Bill 16, a bill that would increase the number of conditions eligible for receiving medical marijuana oil as treatment.
Federal Marijuana Does Not Test Well
Marijuana grown by the federal government for research purposes does not have the same quality as the pot from other sources. Until recently, the U.S. federal government had to grow all the marijuana that would be used in scientific research, but researchers have found the government’s pot to be, essentially, irrelevant.
THC Announces $10,000,000 Capital Commitment
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 16, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — THC BioMed Intl Ltd. (“THC” or the “Company”) (CSE:THC) announces that it has entered into a capital commitment agreement (the “Capital Commitment”) with GEM Global Yield Fund LLC SCS (“GEM”) for a $10 million Capital Commitment from GEM to invest into THC.
Georgia House Approves Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill
On March 1, 2017, the Georgia House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 65, which would expand the number of qualifying conditions covered by the state’s limited medical marijuana program.
Sessions Articulates His Stance on Marijuana And Federal Law
During a Feb. 27, 2017, meeting with reporters at the U.S. Justice Department, Attorney General Jeff Sessions gave a new explanation of his views on marijuana and federal law. “Most of you probably know I don’t think America is going to be a better place when more people of all ages and particularly young people start smoking pot,” Sessions said.
Ohio Board of Pharmacy’s Draft Rules Limit Medical Marijuana Purchases
On Feb. 23, 2017, the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy released draft regulations for forms and methods of administering medical marijuana, specifically with regards to how much a patient can possess within a 90-day period.
San Francisco Bay Area Now Has a Cold-Brewed Cannabis Coffee
A new cold-brewed coffee drink infused with THC is now available in the San Francisco Bay area. Somatik is a joint effort between the edibles company of the same name and Ritual Roasters. The 8-ounce bottles are available at several Bay-area dispensaries or through the CANNVIS delivery service for $12 each.
This Cannabis Energy Drink Is Made With Hemp Seed Extract
Is this energy drink misleading consumers looking for a good time? Made with hemp seed extract, Cannabis Energy Drink is legal in every state since it has no THC.
Georgia Senate Bill Places New Restriction on THC Levels in Cannabis Oil
The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that would require a reduction in the amount of THC in cannabis oil. Senate Bill 16 reduces the amount of THC, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana, allowed in cannabis oil from 5 percent to 3 percent. However, the bill also adds a medical condition, autism, to the eight legal uses of medical marijuana established in 2015.
World of Cannabis Summit: Munchies B Gone Reduces Cravings
Say goodbye to post-cannabis munchies with this chewing gum. Munchies B Gone helps cannabis users regulate their marijuana-induced hunger by reducing cravings.
Top 3 Most Attractive Investment Subsets of the Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry is expected to reach $50 billion in size by 2026, according to Cowen & Co., making it one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Investors have taken a growing interest in the industry as legalization has spread across North America. Here are three subsets of the cannabis industry that investors may want to consider for the best risk-adjusted returns.
Marijuana Enforcement Acts on Retail Violations
ANCHORAGE, Feb. 9, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Today, enforcement officers of the Alcohol and Marijuana Enforcement Office seized items from several retail stores across the state containing CBD (cannabidiol) oil that appear to be offered for sale in violation of several provisions of AS 17.38, including requirements for testing, packaging, and labeling.
GW Pharmaceuticals Takes A Step Toward Diversifying
The company announced Tuesday positive top-line results from a mid-stage placebo-controlled study of a proprietary combination of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, and cannabidiol, or CBD, for treating glioblastoma multiforme, or GBM.
Northwest Wonderland Aims to Reinvent the Way Consumers Enjoy Cannabis
SEATTLE, Feb. 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Northwest Wonderland introduces BULLETPROOF COFFEE SPRAY, the first of it’s kind on the planet. The spray mimics it’s hot liquid counterpart precisely, except it’s absorbed sublingually, so it’s effects are felt quicker – within 30s to 10m.
Cannabis, Cancer, and Dosage Amount With Mara Gordon
Mara Gordon is a world-renowned expert on cannabis and cancer. Through her nonprofit Aunt Zelda’s, she has worked with more than 600+ patients (mostly cancer cases), using cannabis medicine as well as several other supplements.