Tag: medical cannabis

American college trains medical students on how to treat with cannabis

Students also gain hands-on experience in caring for patients using cannabis, as well as any other medications and illicit substances, after they begin their clinical rotations, he added. 

Medical cannabis Syqe lays off 30% of its workforce

This backing gave Syqe financial muscle and strategic reach—but also raises reputational and strategic risks, given tobacco’s fraught public perception in the health space. Imagine if McDonald’s bought into a regenerative kale farm. The cash infusion could scale production, but people would always wonder if the lettuce was being served with a side of fries. 

Half of all medical cannabis doses labeled incorrectly

Products were considered “accurately labeled” if they contained within 15% of the THC amount shown on the label—the same threshold the state uses. About 44% percent of flower products failed to meet that standard, with 54 of those products inflating their THC content and 23 containing more THC than the label indicated. Only four concentrate products were labeled inaccurately.

Medical Cannabis Offers Chronic Pain Relief Without Sacrificing Mental Clarity, Study Finds

A growing number of chronic pain patients are turning to medical cannabis—and finding relief without the mental fog that...

Grassland: what happens when you go to jail for growing cannabis and it’s now legal?

The story follows Leo (Cabot-Conyers), a curious and sensitive young boy whose world is turned upside down when he befriends his new neighbors—an inquisitive young white boy and his police officer grandfather (Kober). Unknowingly, Leo’s friendship places his single mother (Maestro), who is secretly running an illegal cannabis business, at risk.

Alcohol urge reduced by CBC from cannabis, new study

CBD has been found to reduce seizures in children with epilepsy, and it can help autism and with pain management. Green Prophet's exclusive work with medical doctor Alan Shackelford in the US has helped us understand the limitless medical possibilities with CBD. 

Portugal vies to become Europe’s medical cannabis hub but locals say beware of corruption

Tilray Medical continues to be a global leader in the medical cannabis industry, offering a diverse portfolio of EU-GMP certified medicinal cannabis products. With operations extending over 20 countries, Tilray Medical is dedicated to supporting medical cannabis patient care worldwide through quality products accessible via healthcare practitioners. Its business in Portugal is a stepping stone to the rest of the EU. 

Morocco pardons 5,000 cannabis farmer convicts

As a way to cut down on the illegal drug trade, Morocco decides to pardon cannabis growers making their practices legal.

Cannabis and autism in children, a new study supporting the trends

More evidence that suggests cannabis-based products in the form of CBD could help people, and children with autism.

Telegrass founder sentenced to 8 years in jail for selling cannabis online

According to Israeli media Telegrass founder Amos Dov Silver was sentenced to eight years of jail this week following a plea agreement. Telegrass connected an estimated 3,000 drug dealers to more than 200,000 clients.

Medical cannabis now legal in Greece and country eyes being major European grow hub

The €40 million project by Israel-based Tikun Olam, located near Corinth, will be built on a land parcel of six hectares. The facility includes 21,000 square meters of state-of-the-art hybrid greenhouses, a vertically integrated production plant and a fully equipped R&D department.

Wyld cannabis edibles wrapped in Tipa’s sustainable plastic that biodegrades

Leading cannabis edibles company partners with Israel's sustainable packaging company Tipa.