The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to evaluate how its healthcare system can be adapted to incorporate psychedelic therapies for veterans with PTSD and substance use disorders. Filed by Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), the measure was added to the Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and …
Study: Cannabis Extract With Equal Parts THC and CBD Reduces Chronic Pain and Improves Quality of Life
A hybrid cannabis extract with equal parts THC and CBD significantly reduced pain and improved quality of life in chronic pain patients, according to a new study conducted in Germany. Published in the journal Advances in Therapy, the observational study followed 64 adult patients treated with Cannamedical® Hybrid Cannabis Extract THC25:CBD25 as part of standard …
Study: Inhalable CBD Powder Shows Promise for Treating Inflammatory Lung Diseases
In a new study, researchers have developed a dry powder inhalation form of CBD that may help treat conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma more effectively than traditional methods. Researchers at the University of Otago have created an inhalable formulation of cannabidiol (CBD) that could overcome the limitations of oral delivery, such …
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) Says Opponents Have “Lost” Fight Against Marijuana Legalization, Calls for National Regulatory Framework
Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, says the fight to keep marijuana illegal is effectively over and it’s time for Congress to act accordingly. Speaking during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that included representatives from the DEA, DHS and FBI, Tillis said opponents of legalization have “lost” and Congress must acknowledge that fact …
Senator Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Triple Legal THC Limit for Hemp, Ease Testing Rules
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced legislation that would triple the legal THC threshold for hemp while tackling several regulatory issues that have been an issue since federal legalization in 2018. The Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act would raise the federal definition of legal hemp from 0.3% THC by dry weight to 1%. The …
Tourist Denied Entry to U.S. Based on Past Cannabis Use Where it Was Legal
A Norwegian tourist was recently denied entry to the United States after admitting to past marijuana use, despite consuming it in countries where the substance isn’t illegal. Mads Mikkelsen was stopped at a port of entry in New Jersey earlier this month by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. He told Norwegian outlet Nordlys …
Oregon Initiative to Legalize Cannabis Cafes Clears First Signature Milestone
An initiative campaign to legalize cannabis cafes in Oregon has officially cleared its first hurdle, receiving over 1,400 verified signatures—more than the 1,000 required to obtain a ballot title from the state. Organizers are now preparing to launch the next and much larger phase of their campaign: gathering more than 117,000 additional signatures to qualify …
New Zealand Study Recruiting Dogs for First-Ever THC and CBD Arthritis Trial
More than 100 dogs are being enrolled in what’s being called the first regulated clinical trial of its kind, testing a combination of THC and CBD for treating osteoarthritis in canines. The trial is being conducted by Hale Animal Health, a veterinary pharmaceutical company based in New Zealand. The study is taking place across multiple …
Study: New Method Efficiently Removes THC From Cannabis Extracts While Preserving Other Cannabinoids at Industrial Scale
Researchers from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia have developed a method for removing nearly all THC from cannabis extracts using scalable chromatography. A study published online today by the Journal of Chromatography A details the development of a process that effectively separates tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from cannabis extracts while preserving cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids. Researchers …
Clinical Trial Finds Psilocybin Therapy More Effective Than Escitalopram in Reducing Negative Thinking in Depression
A new clinical trial finds that psilocybin therapy may offer a more powerful remedy for negative thought patterns in people with major depressive disorder than the commonly prescribed antidepressant escitalopram. Researchers from Imperial College London and the University of California analyzed data from a randomized, controlled study comparing two high-dose psilocybin therapy sessions to six …
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