You’ve probably heard the term CBD being tossed around by friends or even on headlines and news. The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which decriminalized the cultivation and sale of hemp at the federal level, has led to the popularity of CBD and the …
Read More »What is the Difference Between CBD ‘Medicines’ and ‘Food Supplements’?
Cannabis-based products have gained increasing recognition in both the medical and wellness sectors in recent years, with the common cannabinoid huge attention among the scientific research community and the general public alike. CBD, also known by its unabbreviated name Cannabidiol, has become the star ingredient …
Read More »Does CBD Affect Men and Women Differently?
Supporters and prospective users of cannabidiol can definitely take the Food and Drug Administration’s increased interest in the plant-based compound as a great sign, but there’s still a long way to go if CBD is to be regulated. Evaluating the gender differences in responses to …
Read More »Yet another US City Decriminalises Psychedelics
Somerville is joining cities like Oakland, Santa Cruz and Ann Arbor in decriminalising possession of plant-and-fungi-based psychedelics as lawmakers approved the proposal unanimously. The move is in line with the growing support for an eased approach with regards to psychoactive substances in the US. Marijuana …
Read More »The Most Detailed Guide with Research Proofs
If you are a long-term user of cannabis products or cannabis enthusiasts who enjoy experimenting with new CBD products, you must be well aware of the current ‘buzz’ called-Delta 8 THC or THC Delta 8. But do you know what it is or its advantages …
Read More »New Medical Cannabis Regulations as Mexico Awaits Recreational Legalisation
Mexico’s Health Ministry has laid out new regulations on medical cannabis as the country is poised to become the largest cannabis market in the world. The new guidelines are expected to aid medical research into the plant and, in turn, improve patient access to cannabis-based …
Read More »Could Medical Cannabis Help with the Treatment of Movement Disorders?
Given the recorded therapeutic potential of cannabis compounds, like cannabinoids, a number of studies have aimed to understand whether cannabis could potentially aid the treatment of some movement disorders. In a recent literature review, researchers assessed the current evidence for the use of cannabis and …
Read More »Police Commissioner Calls for Free Cannabis Trial in UK Prisons
A police and crime commissioner has called for urgent action as the number of people addicted to opioids are on the rise in UK prisons. The plan would introduce a pilot programme which would see inmates given cannabis in order to curb the number of …
Read More »FDA Provides Framework for Future CBD Research
Here’s the latest CBD news: The FDA published a report detailing their plans for data collection and research improvements in the area of CBD research and regulation. Yale researchers have funded a randomized trial that will measure the effects of CBD on the female brain …
Read More »What is Cannabigerol (CBG)? | What to Know
Cannabigerol or CBG is only one of the hundreds of cannabinoids present in cannabis plants. While not known as cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBG has gained attention in recent years. Due to low levels in most cannabis strains, CBG is considered a minor cannabinoid. …
Read More »