Tag: THC

Stoned and driving? High THC levels might not mean you are impaired

Based on the results from the driving simulation, participants with elevated baseline concentrations of THC did no worse on a driving simulator compared with participants who were below per se cut-off points. Altogether, the results add to a growing body of evidence showing that current per se THC blood limit laws lack scientific credibility as face-value evidence of impairment.

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. 

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.

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. 

Walmart starts to sell CBD cream and coffee products

Mellower mornings with CBD based coffee creamer heading to Walmart

Hydroponics in Bhutan

It developed out of the cannabis and medical marijuana industry, but now hydroponics is a good source of food in Bhutan.

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 company starts testing CBD drug for autism in children

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.

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.

A majority of Thais want to reclassify cannabis a drug

Buying and selling cannabis in Thailand. Be aware of shifting policies as the government moves to reclassify it as a drug