Aurora Cannabis announced today that its dedicated distribution centre located in Brampton, Ontario, has received European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (“EU-GMP”) certification, increasing the company’s …
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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.
National Institute on Drug Abuse Quietly Ends 57-Year Cannabis Supply Contract With University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi is no longer the sole federally authorized grower of marijuana for research, ending a government relationship that dates back to 1968. …
244 Million People Worldwide Use Marijuana, Says United Nations Drug Report
A new report from the United Nations finds that marijuana remains the most widely used illegal drug globally, with over 244 million users. According to …
Study: CBD Reduces Seizure Frequency in Patients With Rare Epilepsy Syndromes
A new multicenter study has found that highly purified cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces seizure frequency in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), Dravet syndrome (DS), and …
Study: Medical-Only Cannabis Users in California Show Distinct Patterns Compared to Combined Users
A new study from researchers at the University of California San Diego highlights key differences between people who use cannabis solely for medicinal reasons and …
Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Marijuana in Pennsylvania Gains House Sponsor
A renewed effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has gained momentum with a fresh bipartisan bill and a new strategy: start in the House, …
Study: Platinum-CBD Hybrid Compound Shows Strong Synergistic Effect Against Drug-Resistant Tumors
Researchers have developed a new platinum-based chemotherapy compound that combines cisplatin with cannabidiol (CBD), significantly enhancing its antitumor effects while overcoming drug resistance in cancer …
Anti-Cannabis Group Says President Trump is “Poised to Reschedule Marijuana”, Says Decision Could Come “Any Day Now”
One of the nation’s most prominent anti-marijuana organizations says the Trump Administration is on the verge of officially rescheduling marijuana—a move that could be announced …
Canada Now Home to Nearly 3,800 Licensed Marijuana Stores: A Look at the Country’s Expanding Retail Market
Nearly seven years after legal marijuana sales began, Canada’s retail cannabis market has grown to include 3,761 licensed stores across every province and territory. Ontario …
Study: Cannabigerol (CBG) Reduces Fat Accumulation and Improves Heart Cell Function Under Lipid Overload
According to the results of new study, cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, may help protect heart cells from lipid-induced damage by reducing fat accumulation and …
