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		<title>Cannabis use linked to anxiety and depression</title>
		<link>https://www.greenprophet.com/2026/03/cannabis-use-linked-to-anxiety-and-depression/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Karin Kloosterman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:08:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Teens smoke but cannabis is not good for mental health: new study from Canada</p>
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<p data-start="170" data-end="657">One hallmark of Justin Trudeau’s leadership in Canada was <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/03/medical-cannabis-now-legal-in-greece-and-country-eyes-being-major-european-grow-hub/">legalizing cannabis</a>, making it legal to buy it at shops and <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2025/07/half-of-all-medical-cannabis-doses-labeled-incorrectly/">dispensaries</a> even without a doctor’s note. That act has made accessibility to cannabis commonplace and within reach for teens too, who are fond of gummies and edibles. But cannabis can hurt developing brains, and it’s not only providing pain relief and therapy. While it can calm symptoms of PTSD, it can also lead to negative outcomes such as anxiety and depression, finds a new study.</p>
<p data-start="659" data-end="882">The study looked at 35,000 Canadians who use cannabis and shows that rising cannabis use and worsening mental-health symptoms are increasingly appearing together, with the connection between the two strengthening over time.</p>
<p data-start="884" data-end="1192">The study, led by McMaster University, was published in <em data-start="940" data-end="976">The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry</em> and analyzed data from two large, nationally representative Statistics Canada surveys of Canadians aged 15 and older living in the provinces, to examine cannabis use and mental-health outcomes between 2012 and 2022.</p>
<p data-start="1194" data-end="1581">With the legalization of <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/03/kids-and-cannabis-a-worrying-trend-in-the-us/">cannabis in Canada</a> landing at the midpoint of the study period, the authors suggest that stronger products, wider availability, and increased use for stress relief may be contributing to the patterns they observed. The study doesn’t prove causation, but it underscores a widening public-health issue as cannabis use and mental-health challenges rise in parallel.</p>
<p data-start="1583" data-end="1880">“We see that Canadians who use cannabis tend to be more likely to meet criteria for anxiety and depressive disorders, and more likely to report suicidality. We also see that this co-occurrence has strengthened over time,” said Jillian Halladay, an assistant professor who contributed to the study.</p>
<p data-start="1882" data-end="1899"><strong data-start="1882" data-end="1899">Key findings:</strong></p>
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<li data-start="1901" data-end="2052">
<p data-start="1903" data-end="2052">The number of people reporting generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive episode nearly doubled, increasing to 5.2% and 7.6%, respectively.</p>
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<p data-start="2055" data-end="2216">Suicidality didn’t change much in adults but increased by 44% among youth. Younger Canadians also saw some of the strongest cannabis–mental-health connections.</p>
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<p data-start="2219" data-end="2506">Canadians who used cannabis at any level, compared to those who did not, were more likely to meet criteria for generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive episode and report suicidality. The connection between cannabis use and these mental-health problems strengthened over time.</p>
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<p data-start="2509" data-end="2701">In 2022, Canadians who used cannabis regularly (two or more times a week) were about five times more likely to report anxiety, depression, or suicidality than those who did not use cannabis.</p>
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<p data-start="2703" data-end="2873">“This extends our prior study that similarly found a strengthening in the co-occurrence of cannabis use and these mental-health problems between 2002 and 2012,” she says.</p>
<p data-start="2875" data-end="3179">Halladay and her fellow researchers emphasize that the growing overlap between cannabis use and mental-health problems highlights the need for earlier detection of anxiety, depression, and suicidality among people who use cannabis, as well as routine screening for cannabis use in mental-health settings.</p>
<p data-start="3181" data-end="3507">“It’s important for people to recognize when and how their cannabis use may be impacting their mental health, and how their mental health may be influencing their cannabis use. It’s also increasingly important for health and mental-health providers to assess and address both cannabis use and mental-health concerns together.”</p>
<p data-start="3509" data-end="3758">This study furthers recent research from McMaster that found anxiety and depression rates among teenagers increased nearly three-fold over the last decade. In that study, rates of anxiety and depression were higher in teens who use cannabis heavily.</p>
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		<title>Key Rules Recreational Cannabis Users Must Follow in Pittsburgh</title>
		<link>https://www.greenprophet.com/2026/02/key-rules-recreational-cannabis-users-must-follow-in-pittsburgh/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bhok Thompson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Adults who are 21 or older can carry up to 30 grams. This amount applies to personal use within Pittsburgh’s limits. Carrying more could lead to confiscation or legal action. Staying under the limit avoids problems during any public stop.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cannabis use continues to evolve in different parts of the country. In Pittsburgh, specific laws shape how residents interact with marijuana products. These rules support safe usage while also setting boundaries for public behavior. Anyone interested in recreational use should first learn what is legally allowed.</span></p>
<p>The <a href="https://zenleafdispensaries.com/locations/pittsburgh-mcknight/">best dispensary in Pittsburgh, PA</a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, provides regulated products with reliable quality. Before visiting one, users must know what is permitted in the city. Legal access alone does not protect against fines or legal complications. The following guidelines clarify how to stay within the law while using cannabis.</span></p>
<h2><b>Know the Limits for Possession in the City</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adults who are 21 or older can carry up to 30 grams. This amount applies to personal use within Pittsburgh’s limits. Carrying more could lead to confiscation or legal action. Staying under the limit avoids problems during any public stop.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Law enforcement still observes suspicious activity or behavior linked to <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/tag/medical-marijuana/">cannabis</a>. Officers may take action depending on how the substance is stored. Users should keep marijuana sealed and away from public view. Careful storage helps avoid legal confusion or misinterpretation.</span></p>
<h2><b>Keep All Use Private and Away from Public View</b></h2>
<figure id="attachment_124473" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-124473" style="width: 815px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-124473" src="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis.png" alt="hipster reads book while smoking a joint" width="815" height="1035" srcset="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis.png 815w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis-331x420.png 331w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis-150x190.png 150w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis-300x381.png 300w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis-696x884.png 696w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis-350x444.png 350w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis-768x975.png 768w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis-520x660.png 520w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis-800x1016.png 800w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis-177x225.png 177w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis-106x135.png 106w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/creative-cannabis-425x540.png 425w" sizes="(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-124473" class="wp-caption-text">Smoking in some US states needs to stay private in the home</figcaption></figure>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Using cannabis in public areas is not permitted by law. Parks, sidewalks, and streets remain off-limits to all cannabis use. People who violate these rules may face fines or removal. Using marijuana in public can attract legal attention from authorities.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Private properties remain the safest places for personal cannabis use. Residents must also check rental or lease agreements before using marijuana. Some buildings have their own no-smoking or substance use policies. Confirming policies before use prevents future issues with housing management.</span></p>
<h2><b>Stay Off the Road After Using Any Cannabis Product</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Driving after using marijuana is unsafe and also illegal in Pittsburgh. Impairment affects judgment and slows down reaction on the road. Law officers can conduct field tests if someone shows clear signs. Refusal to cooperate may increase the chance of legal trouble.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The law applies equally to all vehicle types across the city for </span><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/5/4655"><span style="font-weight: 400;">road safety</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. That includes motorcycles, bicycles, and motorized scooters on any public street. Delaying travel until the effects pass helps users avoid safety issues. Waiting also reduces the risk of involvement in unwanted accidents.</span></p>
<h2><b>Buy from Regulated Sellers Within Legal Limits</b></h2>
<figure id="attachment_141975" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-141975" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-141975" src="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies.png" alt="TIPA and Wyld are teaming up to package legal edibles in home-compostable laminate and take steps to keep hard-to-recyclable, single-use flexible plastics out of the environment." width="1010" height="892" srcset="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies.png 1010w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies-476x420.png 476w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies-150x132.png 150w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies-300x265.png 300w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies-696x615.png 696w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies-350x309.png 350w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies-768x678.png 768w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies-660x583.png 660w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies-800x707.png 800w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies-1000x883.png 1000w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies-255x225.png 255w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies-153x135.png 153w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/wyld-sexycannabis-gummies-611x540.png 611w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-141975" class="wp-caption-text">TIPA and Wyld are teaming up to package cannabis edibles in home-compostable laminate and take steps to keep hard-to-recyclable, single-use flexible plastics out of the environment.</figcaption></figure>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unlicensed sellers operate outside of state regulations and lack testing standards. The safest method of obtaining cannabis is through a verified source. Only licensed dispensaries follow city and state-level procedures. Buying from unknown sources can carry legal or health risks.</span></p>
<p>The best dispensary in Pittsburgh, PA<span style="font-weight: 400;">, only sells approved and tested products. Packaging includes full labeling of strength, ingredients, and use. Trained staff help guide users based on desired effects or needs. Users benefit from knowing exactly what they are consuming.</span></p>
<h2><b>Follow Federal Rules on Restricted Properties</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pittsburgh includes areas under federal jurisdiction with strict marijuana bans. Federal properties follow national law, which still prohibits cannabis possession. That includes courthouses, post offices, and certain buildings in the city. Carrying marijuana there may lead to federal prosecution.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cannabis use is also banned in national parks and similar zones. These areas operate with their own law enforcement, separate from local police. Users should avoid carrying cannabis near those spaces. Avoiding confusion with local and federal rules prevents major issues.</span></p>
<h2><b>Understand Employment Restrictions for Cannabis Use</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cannabis use does not protect someone from workplace policy violations. Many jobs continue to test employees for THC in the system. Results may affect hiring decisions or current job status. Not all employers allow recreational cannabis use among staff.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reading the company policy helps workers understand the full guidelines. Certain sectors, like health or transportation, often maintain strict rules. Talking to supervisors or human resources helps answer common questions. Respecting rules at work supports professional success and personal safety.</span></p>
<h2><b>Never Provide Cannabis to Anyone Under 21</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">State law clearly bans marijuana access for people under 21. Sharing any cannabis with minors carries strong legal consequences. Even small amounts qualify as unlawful distribution or supply. Age restrictions apply to all forms of recreational marijuana.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keeping cannabis away from minors protects both users and their households. Safe storage includes sealed containers in hard-to-reach places. Below are recommended options to keep cannabis secure:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lockable storage boxes</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cabinets with coded entry</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Containers with child-proof lids</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">High placement out of easy reach</span></li>
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<h2><b>Why Experienced Cannabis Shoppers Choose Licensed Dispensaries with Proven Standards</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Pittsburgh, following cannabis laws is only part of the equation. Where you shop affects both product quality and your understanding of legal use. The </span><b>best dispensary in Pittsburgh, PA</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, with a strong compliance track record, helps customers stay informed and confident in their choices.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These locations do more than sell; they educate, guide, and uphold safety standards that align with city regulations. Experienced shoppers often return to dispensaries that provide consistent product integrity, staff expertise, and a dependable customer experience. For those who value legal clarity and professional service, exploring a licensed provider is a smart next step.</span></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Karin Kloosterman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="764" data-end="1176"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-150113" src="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis.jpg" alt="Syqe Medical layoffs, Syqe FDA approval, Syqe Philip Morris investment, Syqe cannabis inhaler, medical cannabis Israel, cannabis startups Israel, cannabis dosing technology, PMI cannabis investment, Syqe acquisition deal, Syqe clinical trials, cannabis pharma innovation, Syqe Tel Aviv layoffs, Philip Morris Syqe acquisition, Israel cannabis industry downturn, medical marijuana dosing device" width="2560" height="1566" srcset="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis.jpg 2560w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-687x420.jpg 687w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-150x92.jpg 150w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-300x184.jpg 300w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-696x426.jpg 696w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-1068x653.jpg 1068w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-1920x1175.jpg 1920w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-350x214.jpg 350w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-768x470.jpg 768w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-660x404.jpg 660w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-1536x940.jpg 1536w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-2048x1253.jpg 2048w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-800x489.jpg 800w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-1000x612.jpg 1000w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-368x225.jpg 368w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-180x110.jpg 180w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/syqe-cannabis-883x540.jpg 883w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>
<p data-start="764" data-end="1176">The medical cannabis boom felt in Israel may show signs of a giant cooldown. Syqe was one of the darlings of the medical cannabis pharma space, as a doseable drug. This is an industry I helped spark into life when I started the <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2015/01/dr-cannabis-alan-shackelford-puts-medicine-into-cannabis-in-israel/">Canna Tech Conference in Jaffa</a> about 10 years ago. Much has changed and a lot of the hype has died down, mainly due to loosened restrictions on access to cannabis, making it easy for people to self medicate in the United States and Canada.</p>
<p data-start="764" data-end="1176">One of the challenges in cannabis as medicine is dosing <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2025/07/half-of-all-medical-cannabis-doses-labeled-incorrectly/">(read this article on half of all medical cannabis drugs being mislabled</a>). What&#8217;s written as THC or CBD concentration may be far from what&#8217;s inside the plant or how it affects your body, and how it&#8217;s delivered. Syqe, an inhaler dosing system in Israel promises to make dosing a pharmaceutical science, but in waiting for the coveted US FDA approval, Syqe says it needs to lay off 50 of its staff of about 150 based in Tel Aviv. If their product works they may be actually a solution to the mislabeling.</p>
<p data-start="764" data-end="1176">The company grew into medical marijuana stardom when <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2023/09/phillip-morris-medical-cannabis-inhaler-syqe/">Philip Morris / PMI, the cigarette company invested $20 million in 2016 and later entered into an agreement to acquire the company for ~$650 million</a>, contingent on regulatory success. In that acquisition plan, PMI committed $120 million to push Syqe’s inhaler device through U.S. FDA regulatory hurdles. Is the money running out without results?</p>
<p data-start="764" data-end="1176"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-150114" src="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/Syqe-metered-dose-Inhaler-The-Syqe-Inhaler-as-used-left-image-and-its-internal.png" alt="Syqe Medical layoffs, Syqe FDA approval, Syqe Philip Morris investment, Syqe cannabis inhaler, medical cannabis Israel, cannabis startups Israel, cannabis dosing technology, PMI cannabis investment, Syqe acquisition deal, Syqe clinical trials, cannabis pharma innovation, Syqe Tel Aviv layoffs, Philip Morris Syqe acquisition, Israel cannabis industry downturn, medical marijuana dosing device" width="725" height="504" srcset="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/Syqe-metered-dose-Inhaler-The-Syqe-Inhaler-as-used-left-image-and-its-internal.png 725w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/Syqe-metered-dose-Inhaler-The-Syqe-Inhaler-as-used-left-image-and-its-internal-350x243.png 350w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/Syqe-metered-dose-Inhaler-The-Syqe-Inhaler-as-used-left-image-and-its-internal-660x459.png 660w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/Syqe-metered-dose-Inhaler-The-Syqe-Inhaler-as-used-left-image-and-its-internal-324x225.png 324w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/Syqe-metered-dose-Inhaler-The-Syqe-Inhaler-as-used-left-image-and-its-internal-180x125.png 180w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px" /></p>
<p data-start="1178" data-end="1355">This backing gave Syqe financial muscle and strategic reach—but also raises reputation 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.</p>
<p data-start="1178" data-end="1355">According to recent news<a href="https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bk9fiksiel?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> Syqe Medical recently cut 50 employees</a>, about 32% of its workforce, with the majority coming from its development (R&amp;D) department. If the company succeeds or not, is only an insider&#8217;s guess. The inhaler uses a unique cartridge containing dozens of “VaporChips,” each holding a measured dose of cannabis flower, allowing accurate administration according to a doctor’s prescription. The question is does it work in dosing, can it work? Sometimes funds run out before the right tests can be checked and confirmed by the FDA.</p>
<p data-start="1178" data-end="1355">On the general issue of cannabis, if you are<a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2021/04/cannabis-dubai-blood-peter-clark/"> traveling to Dubai or Abu Dhabi, take note: medical cannabis, even if only in your blood</a>, and self-medicated can land you in jail according to the law in the United Arab Emirates. <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2021/10/cbd-oil-puts-brit-in-dubai-jail-for-25-years/">Even CBD oil is a risk</a>.</p>
<p data-start="1178" data-end="1355">Read more on medical cannabis and medical marijuana on Green Prophet:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2025/05/medical-cannabis-offers-chronic-pain-relief-without-sacrificing-mental-clarity-study-finds/">Study: Medical cannabis eases chronic pain without hurting mental clarity</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2025/04/grassland-what-happens-when-you-go-to-jail-for-growing-cannabis-and-its-now-legal/">Grassland: When growing cannabis lands you in jail—after legalization</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/12/portugal-vies-to-become-europes-medical-cannabis-hub/">Portugal aims to be Europe’s medical-cannabis hub</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/08/cannabis-company-starts-testing-cbd-drug-for-autism-in-children/">Israel trial: CBD drug tested for children with autism</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/03/medical-cannabis-now-legal-in-greece-and-country-eyes-being-major-european-grow-hub/">Greece legalizes medical cannabis, eyes EU grow-hub status</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2023/09/phillip-morris-medical-cannabis-inhaler-syqe/">Philip Morris to acquire Syqe, Israel’s dose-controlled cannabis inhaler</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2022/06/cannabis-thc-virus/">Scientists boost THC in cannabis using a plant virus</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2021/06/medical-cannabis-children/">Medical cannabis &amp; children: Hebrew University unit opens</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2020/04/cannabis-for-covid-19-medical-trial-starts-in-israel/">Cannabis for COVID-19: Israeli medical trial launches</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2014/10/syqe-inhaler-medical-cannabis/">Throwback: Syqe’s 3D-printed, dose-controlled cannabis inhaler</a></li>
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		<title>Half of all medical cannabis doses labeled incorrectly</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Steinbeck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure id="attachment_149410" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-149410" style="width: 1208px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-149410 size-full" src="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado.png" alt="Medical cannabis mislabeled" width="1208" height="674" srcset="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado.png 1208w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-753x420.png 753w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-150x84.png 150w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-300x167.png 300w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-696x388.png 696w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-1068x596.png 1068w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-350x195.png 350w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-768x429.png 768w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-660x368.png 660w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-800x446.png 800w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-1000x558.png 1000w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-400x223.png 400w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-180x100.png 180w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-colorado-960x536.png 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-149410" class="wp-caption-text">A wild mislabeling of THC in cannabis products when you buy flowers. A sampling of cannabis products, purchased at Colorado dispensaries and analyzed for the study.</figcaption></figure>
<p><a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/tag/medical-cannabis/">Medical cannabis</a> can be a life saver for children and adults with epilepsy. It helps alleviate cancer pain and it&#8217;s been shown to help certain people with PTSD. But not all cannabis plants have the same potency of medically active ingredients such as THC and CBD. And a new study has shown that even though there are measures in place to estimate potencies and doses in actual practice the labels are wildly inaccurate.</p>
<p>Researchers weigh in and report that nearly half of cannabis flower products are inaccurately labeled when it comes to potency, with most showing they contain more THC than they really do. Meanwhile, labels on cannabis concentrates tend to be accurate, with 96% shown to match what’s inside.</p>
<p>Related: <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2021/12/cannabis-autism/">Charlotte&#8217;s web and cannabis </a></p>
<p>That’s the takeaway from a new analysis of products sold at dispensaries across Colorado—the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. The study, published this month in the journal <em>Scientific Reports</em>, is the first comprehensive label audit of legal market cannabis to date.</p>
<p>“Cannabis use has complex and wide-ranging effects, and we are working hard to better understand them,” said senior author Cinnamon Bidwell, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at CU Boulder. “While that research plays out, we should, at the very least, be providing accurate information about the amount of THC in these products.”</p>
<p>The study was funded by the Institute of Cannabis Research, the state’s official cannabis research institute, and conducted in collaboration with MedPharm Research, LLC, a licensed cannabis testing facility, manufacturer and retailer. Under federal law, university scientists are not allowed to handle legal market cannabis for research, so collaborating with industry is critical.</p>
<figure id="attachment_136430" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-136430" style="width: 1828px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-136430 size-full" src="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU.png" alt="quit smoking" width="1828" height="1310" srcset="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU.png 1828w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-586x420.png 586w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-150x107.png 150w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-300x215.png 300w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-696x499.png 696w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-1068x765.png 1068w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-350x251.png 350w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-768x550.png 768w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-660x473.png 660w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-1536x1101.png 1536w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-800x573.png 800w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-1000x717.png 1000w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-314x225.png 314w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-180x129.png 180w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-school-NYU-754x540.png 754w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1828px) 100vw, 1828px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-136430" class="wp-caption-text">Cannabis flowers, usually smoked, are inaccurately labeled</figcaption></figure>
<p>For the study, a secret shopper from MedPharm traveled the state to obtain 277 products from 52 dispensaries across 19 counties. The sampling included 178 flower products and 99 smokable concentrates. No edibles were included in this phase of the study.</p>
<p>The shopper shared label photos with Bidwell’s team. Then the samples, marked only with a number, were tested by MedPharm chemists who hadn’t seen the labels. Data analysis showed that flower products contained on average about 21% THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol—the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Concentrates contained 71% THC on average, with some containing as much as 84%. In the 1980s, the typical THC content in marijuana was around 8%.</p>
<p>“THC content has increased significantly, and we know that greater THC exposure is likely associated with greater risks, including risk of cannabis use disorder and some mental health issues,” notes Bidwell.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<figure id="attachment_122201" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-122201" style="width: 2560px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-122201 size-full" src="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-scaled.jpg" alt="cannabis oil woman" width="2560" height="1707" srcset="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-630x420.jpg 630w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-696x464.jpg 696w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-350x233.jpg 350w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-660x440.jpg 660w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-337x225.jpg 337w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-180x120.jpg 180w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cannabis-oil-cbd-chelsea-shapouri-810x540.jpg 810w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-122201" class="wp-caption-text">Cannabis oil and extracts is a better bet for dosing</figcaption></figure>
<p>“When it comes to concentrates, I would say Colorado gets a good grade for labeling accuracy, but there are some real issues with flower,” said Bidwell.</p>
<p>The study also looked at several other cannabinoids, including<a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2021/12/cbd-business/"> cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), and cannabigerolic acid (CBGA)</a>. Notably, CBG and CBGA, which have been associated with anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety properties, were more abundant than CBD in products across categories. But Colorado law only requires that companies put CBD levels on the label.</p>
<p>“Focusing on THC on the label can actually do a disservice for consumers, because it creates an environment in which people buy based solely on THC content,” said Bidwell. “Our data suggests that multiple other cannabinoids should also be reported.”</p>
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		<title>Portugal vies to become Europe&#8217;s medical cannabis hub but locals say beware of corruption</title>
		<link>https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/12/portugal-vies-to-become-europes-medical-cannabis-hub/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Steinbeck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:08:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
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<p>Portugal became the new Costa Rica during the Covid epidemic. Lax lockdowns and no need for vaccine certificates, combined with plenty of nature and freedom for global nomads made Portugal the go-to place for people around the globe. Full of entrepreneurial spirit that other countries may have lost Portugal now aims to be a medical cannabis hub of Europe and the world. America&#8217;s complicated relationships with Federal cannabis laws make doing business there complicated. Canada&#8217;s market is saturated with so many products and companies. Can the climate of Portugal do it better?</p>
<p>Canadian-founded and American headquartered Tilray is one of the companies doing business in Portugal. Tilray (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY) receives its second approval for a new medical cannabis extract in Portugal: Tilray Oral Solution THC10:CBD10. It&#8217;s a product that is built with half and half, CBD and THC.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-141744" src="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis.png" alt="Invest in CBD and medical cannabis guide" width="2505" height="1924" srcset="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis.png 2505w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-547x420.png 547w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-80x60.png 80w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-150x115.png 150w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-300x230.png 300w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-696x535.png 696w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-1068x820.png 1068w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-1920x1475.png 1920w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-350x269.png 350w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-768x590.png 768w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-660x507.png 660w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-1536x1180.png 1536w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-2048x1573.png 2048w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-800x614.png 800w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-1000x768.png 1000w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-293x225.png 293w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-176x135.png 176w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/invest-CBD-THC-drops-medical-cannabis-703x540.png 703w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2505px) 100vw, 2505px" /></p>
<p>Denise Faltischek, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of International at Tilray said: &#8220;This is a significant step towards meeting the critical needs of patient care and providing high-quality cannabis products and therapeutic options to those with specific medical conditions. The approval of this oral cannabis solution in Portugal is a testament to Tilray&#8217;s global commitment to increasing safe and regulated access to medical cannabis products for patients in need.&#8221;</p>
<p>Related: <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2015/01/dr-cannabis-alan-shackelford-puts-medicine-into-cannabis-in-israel/">How Alan Shackelford changed cannabis into medicine</a></p>
<p align="justify"><a href="https://tilraymedical.eu.com/">Tilray Medical</a> 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.</p>
<p align="justify">Tilray Medical grew from being one of the first companies to become an approved licensed producer of medical cannabis in Canada to building the first GMP-certified cannabis production facilities in Europe, first in Portugal and later in Germany. Today, Tilray Medical is one of the biggest suppliers of medical cannabis brands to patients, physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, researchers, and governments, in over 20 countries and across five continents.</p>
<p align="justify">After we published this article, we feel a reader inquiry warrants an update. A cannabis grower with a nationally registered brand tells Green Prophet: &#8220;But what you don&#8217;t hear in your story is how littered with clandestine growers are in the police services.&#8221;</p>
<h3 align="justify">People planning on starting a cannabis business in Portugal beware</h3>
<div>&#8220;Even though I have a letter from the health minister they destroyed my biolab and destroyed the project to make a natural remedy before covid emerged. Then they came back a second time and demanded I give them my seed bank about a year and a half later. And then last July they came back and repossessed all of my CBD products and the seed ban.</div>
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<div>&#8220;This time they only counted the number of bags not the weight of the seeds inside the bags. That&#8217;s because you&#8217;re in Portugal the clandestine growers moonlighting is policeman are scared of border services catching them trying to import seeds. For this reason I&#8217;m keeping my business closed and moving to the Azores Islands to register recreational cannabis for exports.&#8221;</div>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/12/portugal-vies-to-become-europes-medical-cannabis-hub/">Portugal vies to become Europe&#8217;s medical cannabis hub but locals say beware of corruption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com">Green Prophet</a>.</p>
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		<title>Walmart starts to sell CBD cream and coffee products</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Karin Kloosterman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:33:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mellower mornings with CBD based coffee creamer heading to Walmart</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure id="attachment_144957" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-144957" style="width: 697px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-144957" src="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cbd-coffee-walmart.jpg" alt="CBD based coffee creamer heading to Walmart" width="697" height="392" srcset="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cbd-coffee-walmart.jpg 697w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cbd-coffee-walmart-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cbd-coffee-walmart-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cbd-coffee-walmart-350x197.jpg 350w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cbd-coffee-walmart-660x371.jpg 660w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cbd-coffee-walmart-480x270.jpg 480w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cbd-coffee-walmart-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/cbd-coffee-walmart-180x101.jpg 180w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-144957" class="wp-caption-text">Mellower mornings with <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/tag/coffee/">CBD based coffee</a> creamer heading to Walmart</figcaption></figure>
<p>You could find a <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2023/01/cbd-hemp-products-guide/">CBD-based</a> body scrub online, but until now Walmart was staying away from CBD-based nutraceuticals. In a new announcement this week you can now make your morning more mellow with CBD-enhanced products you can find at Walmart. CBD are the non-hallucinogenic molecules found in the cannabis plant otherwise known as <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2018/09/all-you-need-to-know-about-medical-marijuana/">medical marijuana</a>.</p>
<p>The initial offerings of CBD Life Sciences, Inc. (OTC PINK:CBDL) will include Nano CBD Coffee Creamer, Mellow Mornings, and CBD Pain Cream, which have seen growing demand in local markets.</p>
<p>These products will now have national distribution, broadening our customer base across the US announces CBD Life Sciences: &#8220;By entering the Walmart Marketplace, we are now accessible to one of the largest retail platforms in the world, boasting over 120 million monthly visitors. This launch strategically positions CBDL to significantly increase brand visibility and consumer base.&#8221;</p>
<p>The company says that their yearly forecasts project a substantial revenue boost, with a projected increase of 35% in annual sales due to this new distribution channel. Revenue growth over the past 12 months has already seen a 20% rise, and they expect accelerated growth driven by this expansion.</p>
<p>&#8220;Our launch on Walmart Marketplace represents a monumental step forward in our growth strategy,&#8221; said Lisa Nelson, CEO of CBD Life Sciences, Inc. &#8220;We are not only expanding our reach but enhancing our capacity to deliver value to our investors. The CBD market is poised for explosive growth, and with this new distribution channel, we are strategically positioned to capitalize on the rising consumer demand.&#8221;</p>
<p><span style="color: #333333;"><b>&#8220;</b></span>As a small but rapidly growing company, we recognize that entering high-traffic marketplaces like Walmart is a powerful catalyst for scaling. We continue to prioritize innovation in our product lines and have seen positive feedback from both consumers and local retailers.</p>
<p>&#8220;With our products now on Walmart Marketplace, we anticipate a sharper competitive edge and a much larger footprint in the booming CBD sector, which is projected to reach $47.22 billion by 2028.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/09/walmart-starts-to-sell-cbd-cream-and-coffee-products/">Walmart starts to sell CBD cream and coffee products</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com">Green Prophet</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cannabis company starts testing CBD drug for autism in children</title>
		<link>https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/08/cannabis-company-starts-testing-cbd-drug-for-autism-in-children/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Karin Kloosterman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:48:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>SciSparc  (NASDAQ:SPRC), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company that uses cannabis for various treatment modalities, has started a clinical trial for cannabis-based drug SCI-210 aimed at treating symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism spectrum disorder in children.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/08/cannabis-company-starts-testing-cbd-drug-for-autism-in-children/">Cannabis company starts testing CBD drug for autism in children</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com">Green Prophet</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://scisparc.com/">SciSparc</a>  (NASDAQ:SPRC), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company that uses <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/tag/marijuana/">cannabis</a> for various treatment modalities, has started a clinical trial for cannabis-based drug SCI-210 aimed at treating symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism spectrum disorder in children. The trial, which is currently underway at Soroka Medical Center in Israel, has enrolled and dosed the first five patients.</p>
<p>The study is a double-blind, randomized, and placebo-controlled trial that will include 60 subjects between the ages of 5 and 18 over a period of 20 weeks. The aim is to evaluate the efficacy of SCI-210, a combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and CannAmide, against standard CBD monotherapy in managing ASD symptoms.</p>
<p>CBD does not contain the psychotropic elements found in the cannabis plant.</p>
<p>The trial&#8217;s design was developed in consultation with the National Autism Research Center, Israel&#8217;s leading autism research institution.</p>
<p>SciSparc&#8217;s CEO, Oz Adler, expressed satisfaction with the enrollment pace and anticipates that the trial will contribute new scientific data to aid those affected by ASD. ASD is a neurological and developmental disorder that influences social interaction and communication skills, with symptoms and severity varying widely across the spectrum.</p>
<p>The company&#8217;s strategic plan is to first commercialize SCI-210 in the Israeli market, followed by other countries, subject to regulatory approvals.</p>
<p>SciSparc specializes in cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals and has other drug development programs targeting conditions such as Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, pain, and status epilepticus.</p>
<p>The company is publicly traded in the US on the NASDAQ.</p>
<p>Israel is a world-leader in cannabis research largely thanks to the <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2012/04/israel-legalizes-pot-for-self-medicating/">chemist Raphael Mechoulam</a> who isolated THC and CBD from cannabis decades ago. There is also the <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2015/01/dr-cannabis-alan-shackelford-puts-medicine-into-cannabis-in-israel/">work of Israeli-American Alan Shackelford</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/08/cannabis-company-starts-testing-cbd-drug-for-autism-in-children/">Cannabis company starts testing CBD drug for autism in children</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com">Green Prophet</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Karin Kloosterman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 09:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Buying and selling cannabis in Thailand. Be aware of shifting policies as the government moves to reclassify it as a drug</p>
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<p>Even before it was recreationally legal it was easy to find cannabis on the streets of <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/tag/thailand/">Thailand</a>. Head to a busy Phuket a couple of years ago, and cannabis pre-rolls were as easy to find as a Thai pancake. Last year when we were in Koh Phangan we went on an ATV tour to an organic farm. They offered hydroponically-grown lettuce and organic honey to us, along with jars of cannabis – all for sale.</p>
<p>But what could have been a boost to local and international tourism (it was the Thais from Bangkok who bought the cannabis in the end on our ATV trip) is falling out of favor with the mainstream Thai public.</p>
<p>About 76% of people who took part in a survey in Thailand said they “totally agreed” or “rather agreed” with their leader&#8217;s policy u-turn to re-criminalize the plant, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration.</p>
<p><strong>Related:<a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2022/07/akha-tribe-thailand/"> our family trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand</a></strong></p>
<p>The poll was conducted via phone between May 14 and 15 among 1,310 Thai nationals aged 18 and above. About 23.4% disagreed with the move, while 0.9% declined to answer or said they had no interest in the issue. Thailand&#8217;s latest prime minister Srettha Thavisin, nicknamed Nid, is a Thai businessman and politician currently serving as the prime minister of Thailand since 22 August 2023.</p>
<p>The proposed policy reversal is a blow for Thailand’s nascent cannabis industry after decriminalization was pitched as a way to boost agricultural income and the country’s wellness tourism industry.</p>
<p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/05/hightech-shisha-pipe-developed-in-the-uae-meet-ooka/">high tech shisha helps you smoke 100 cigarettes an hour</a></strong></p>
<p>Srettha has vowed to restrict the use of marijuana to medical purposes. Canada is one of few countries in the world where medical cannabis legal. Varying stages of legality can be found in the United States but laws vary from state to state. While Israel is a medical cannabis research leader, recreation cannabis is not legal. A <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/05/telegrass-founder-sentenced-to-8-years-in-jail-for-selling-cannabis-online/">Telegram drug dealer recently got 8 years in jail for enabling cannabis buying and selling</a>. Cannabis use, and even detection in your blood from previous use can put you in jail in the United Arab Emirates.</p>
<p>With changing laws in Thailand, tourists should exercise caution when using cannabis there. Thailand can be cruel and strict with tourists who break their laws.</p>
<p>About 75% of respondents in Thailand support the restricted use of cannabis for medical reasons, while 19% said the government shouldn’t implement any policies to support the use of the plant, the latest poll showed.</p>
<p>Cannabis advocacy groups last week rallied to protest Srettha’s order, asking the government to reconsider the plan to protect the interest of a rising industry and a large community of growers. Thailand&#8217;s lush tropical climate could be a great place to establish cannabis factories for export.</p>
<p>Almost 8,000 dispensaries and a large number of consumer-agro firms have cropped up across Thailand.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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&#038;D department.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/03/medical-cannabis-now-legal-in-greece-and-country-eyes-being-major-european-grow-hub/">Medical cannabis now legal in Greece and country eyes being major European grow hub</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com">Green Prophet</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure id="attachment_142652" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-142652" style="width: 1600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-142652" src="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility.jpg" alt="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&amp;D department." width="1600" height="900" srcset="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility.jpg 1600w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-747x420.jpg 747w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-696x392.jpg 696w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-350x197.jpg 350w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-660x371.jpg 660w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-480x270.jpg 480w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-180x101.jpg 180w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/medical-cannabis-facility-960x540.jpg 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-142652" class="wp-caption-text">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&amp;D department.</figcaption></figure>
<p>In patient Greek style, with seven years of delays, Greece has finally <a href="https://sensiseeds.com/en/blog/countries/cannabis-in-greece-laws-use-history/">legalized medical grade cannabis</a>. Zorba would be proud. Patients will get licenses in situations where medical cannabis has proven to be effective in areas such as relief from chemotherapy, therapy against HIV or hepatitis C, chronic pain, MS and in palliative care to help with appetite.</p>
<p>The Greek market is expected to be about $330 million USD, and will be a good place for new grow ops to start operations. The first medical grade cannabis plant opened in January at Examilia, in Corinth under an investment from Tikun Europe, a subsidiary of Tikun Olam from Israel.</p>
<p>“A new era is beginning for our country with the operation of our Tikun Europe facility, paving the way for Greece to become one of the main players in the field of production and export of medical cannabis products,&#8221; said <span style="font-size: 1em;">Greek Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis who said Greek patients will benefit from these products, despite cannabis “having a difficult history due to its nature as a narcotic.”</span></p>
<p>The Greek facility aims to be an export hub to all of Europe, reviving Greek&#8217;s agriculture industry. But also the Pharma business.</p>
<p>Pharmaceutical manufacturing is one of Greece’s main industrial sectors, comprising dozens of local and foreign companies and accounting for roughly 10% of employment. The country exports around €3 billion worth of medicines a year to some 140 countries, making it Greece’s second-largest export sector. Much of the global supply of antibiotics, and medicines for treating cholesterol and diabetes, are produced in Greece.</p>
<p>Several international drug companies – like Germany’s Boehringer Ingelheim – have invested heavily in their Greek production facilities with an eye to exporting more. Overall, approximately €1.2 billion is now being invested in a dozen new production units and 18 new research centers that are expected to further boost production and exports.</p>
<p>The development of a plant focusing on <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2023/09/phillip-morris-medical-cannabis-inhaler-syqe/">medical cannabis</a> represents a major investment in what is expected to be a growing market worldwide. Two other such production facilities, by investors from Europe and North America, are also planned at different locations in Greece.</p>
<p>Greece had already inaugurated its first ever production facility for medical cannabis − the largest such facility in Europe − and the latest in a string investments that are boosting the country’s position as a leading exporter of pharmaceutical products to the world.</p>
<p>The specialist doctors able to prescribe cannabis in Greece include medical cannabis include anaesthetists, neurologists, and pathologists specializing in cancer, infections, and rheumatism.</p>
<p>Treatments for medical cannabis will not yet fall under state insurance, so high costs of $90.03 for 5-grams (0.17 ounces) might just lead people to obtain it through illegal channels. Lavipharm and Pharmaserve-Lilly will be dispensing the cannabis.</p>
<p>Anna Paga, a 60-year-old mother of three with psoriatic arthritis told the Athens Macedonian News Agency: “What can I say about this day? A very big thank you, relief, vindication, freedom to live. I was among the first to get the prescription via the electronic prescription system and I didn’t expect it, I couldn’t believe it. I burst into tears … an end to the risks and fear.”</p>
<p>Greek patient advocacy group Mamaka says it will still fight for the right for people to cultivate at home for personal use.</p>
<figure id="attachment_108676" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-108676" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-108676" src="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/alan-shackelford-cannabis-medicine-marijuana-israel.jpg" alt="Alan Shackelford, medicinal cannabis doctor Charlotte's Web" width="600" height="399" srcset="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/alan-shackelford-cannabis-medicine-marijuana-israel.jpg 600w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/alan-shackelford-cannabis-medicine-marijuana-israel-350x233.jpg 350w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/alan-shackelford-cannabis-medicine-marijuana-israel-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/alan-shackelford-cannabis-medicine-marijuana-israel-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/alan-shackelford-cannabis-medicine-marijuana-israel-370x246.jpg 370w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-108676" class="wp-caption-text">Israeli American physician Alan Shackelford was the first to treat children, using CBD. He helped legalize cannabis as medicine in Colorado where he practices.</figcaption></figure>
<p>Medical cannabis has changed lives around the world. Green Prophet interviewed <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2015/01/dr-cannabis-alan-shackelford-puts-medicine-into-cannabis-in-israel/">Dr. Alan Shackelford, the Israeli-American doctor who prescribed cannabis to a child</a>, Charlotte Figi, saving her from hundreds of epileptic seizures every week. He was the first in America to do this through legal channels.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/01/wyld-cannabis-edibles-wrapped-in-tipas-sustainable-plastic-that-biodegrades/">Wyld cannabis edibles wrapped in Tipa&#8217;s sustainable plastic that biodegrades</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com">Green Prophet</a>.</p>
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<p>Israel&#8217;s Tipa, a sustainable plastics company that creates plastics from plants, has started working with Wyld, a cannabis edibles company based in the US. Wyld is adopting TIPA’s 608 home-compostable laminate for its edibles packaging, as well as pouches and outer parcels. The laminate was recently brought to North America for local production and is set to package Wyld’s products across the US and Canada this year.</p>
<p>Tipa&#8217;s plastic is <a class="external" href="https://en.tuv.at/">TÜV</a> OK Home Compost certified which means it can be placed in home composters at end-of-life to break down into nutrient-rich soil and leave no waste behind. The laminate produced by TIpa is also said to run on most conventional plastic packaging machinery.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-134992" src="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/tipa-plastic-alternative-compost-plastic-biodegrades.png" alt="tipa packaging, plastic alternative" width="1552" height="1572" srcset="https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/tipa-plastic-alternative-compost-plastic-biodegrades.png 1552w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/tipa-plastic-alternative-compost-plastic-biodegrades-350x355.png 350w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/tipa-plastic-alternative-compost-plastic-biodegrades-652x660.png 652w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/tipa-plastic-alternative-compost-plastic-biodegrades-768x778.png 768w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/tipa-plastic-alternative-compost-plastic-biodegrades-1516x1536.png 1516w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/tipa-plastic-alternative-compost-plastic-biodegrades-800x810.png 800w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/tipa-plastic-alternative-compost-plastic-biodegrades-1000x1013.png 1000w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/tipa-plastic-alternative-compost-plastic-biodegrades-222x225.png 222w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/tipa-plastic-alternative-compost-plastic-biodegrades-133x135.png 133w, https://www.greenprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/tipa-plastic-alternative-compost-plastic-biodegrades-533x540.png 533w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1552px) 100vw, 1552px" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/tag/marijuana-edibles/">Edibles are cannabis products for recreation and medicine</a> that come in all shapes and sizes, usually as gummies or candies, and can be infused with medical grade marijuana supplements such as THC and also CBD which gives pain-relief and perhaps a sense of calm, without the high. Budder, Lumi, and Kiva are other brands operating in this space.</p>
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<p><a href="https://wyldcanna.com/">Wyld</a>, based in the Pacific Northwest was founded in 2016 and is now a leading edible brand in the US, and is now found in Canada too where cannabis is legal recreationally. Wyld&#8217;s Good Tide line, an innovative line of tropical-flavored hash rosin gummies was introduced in 2022.</p>
<p>What sets one edibles company apart from the next in a very competitive industry where Google does not allow the companies to promote products with THC in them online, is to set oneself apart in branding and marketing. Smart move Wyld.</p>
<p>“This marks a significant milestone in both companies’ commitment to environmental responsibility and underscores our dedication to meeting the evolving demands of sustainability-conscious consumers,” says Rodrigo Castaneda, TIPA’s VP and GM North America. “This collaboration is poised to make a positive impact not only on the edibles industry but also on the larger movement to move away from traditional single-use flexible plastics for the benefit of our planet.”</p>
<p>Wyld decided to do better with its packaging solution: We know that most of all the plastics produced in the United States <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2023/05/greenpeace-plastics-recycled-toxic-forever/">are never recycled</a> and those that are contribute to a serious amount of pollution and toxins to the environment and the people working in these facilities. <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/01/foever-chemicals-drinking-water/">Plastics remain as forever chemicals</a> and then become part of <a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/01/foever-chemicals-drinking-water/">our drinking water as PFAS</a>. The only solution to plastics seems to be ones that are biodegradable in the real sense of the world. Not just break up into little bits of plastic when they go to a composter.</p>
<p>I was one of the first people to write about Tipa when they just started (<a href="https://www.greenprophet.com/2012/05/tipa-biodegradable-packaging-as-benign-as-an-orange-peel/">we later covered them here</a>) as an idea and how they have grown.</p>
<h3>The edibles market in the United States</h3>
<p>The new adult-use markets have put the legal edibles industry on track to more than quadruple by 2032 at an estimated $37.1billion value. As the market booms, so does demand for sophisticated sustainable packaging that meets both rigorous safety and compliance standards as well as high brand standards. Demand for alternative packaging is largely driven by consumers and businesses seeking to reduce reliance on single-use flexible plastics in the face America&#8217;s more than 40 million tons of plastic waste a year, with less than 5% of which is recycled.</p>
<p>Wyld’s journey, marked by a relentless commitment to sustainability, is a narrative of constant evolution and dedication. “Having been part of an industry known for its excessive single-use packaging that cannot be easily recycled, we searched for compostable materials that met our brand standards and provided product stability. That’s when we found TIPA”, says Kale Gray, Sr. Brand Manager at Wyld.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 1em;">“By partnering with TIPA, Wyld has redefined packaging norms in the cannabis sector”, says Gray. “Our move to compostable packaging, as a Climate Neutral Certified brand, highlights our eco-friendly practices like using renewable energy and implementing waste diversion in our facilities.”</span></p>
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<p>“The response to the new compostable packaging from customers and retail partners has been overwhelmingly positive, embracing Wyld’s transition to sustainable packaging”, adds Gray. “By using compostable packaging for our products, we have set a new industry standard.“</p>
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<p>Wyld’s story with TIPA’s compostable packaging is more than a business move; it&#8217;s a statement of purpose, they say.</p>
<p>The next evolution in this deal, we think, is creating edible packaging from edibles. They probably heard that joke before.</p>
<p>In other news <a class="external" href="https://www.brandmydispo.com/en-gb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brandmydispo</a> has implemented <a href="https://packagingeurope.com/news/multiple-smart-packaging-features-take-cannabis-pouch-to-a-new-level/10597.article" target="_blank" rel="noopener">smart packaging features</a> into its own very expensive white label cannabis packaging, including QR codes, real-time freshness indicators, and state-of-the-art near-field communication (NFC) technology. A good solution if you can buy in bulk.</p>
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