President advances in the medicinal agenda and targets elderly electorate with CBD in Medicare, but signs law that threatens hemp market

Debate on the Sechat Portal podcast compares Rivotril and medical cannabis, highlighting effectiveness, safety, side effects, and differences between acute use and long-term treatment

Despite agricultural advantages, the country still cannot advance in the production of hemp concrete used in sustainable construction

Process could determine whether the genetics will be classified as a genetically modified organism or treated as a conventional plant in Brazil

Proposal creates a legal framework for production, importation, and self-cultivation; the report included strict security requirements for the medicinal use of cannabis

Commercial mission foresees technical cooperation, technology transfer, and investments for the development of the Ghanaian cannabis sector

New legislation establishes clear limits for adult use, differentiates administrative infractions from crimes, and standardizes legal criteria on cannabis

Phase 3 clinical trial published in Nature Medicine evaluated standardized cannabis extract in patients with chronic low back pain, showing improvement in symptoms, sleep, and physical function

Monitoring the Future survey shows that cannabis use among teenagers in the US remains low and stable, while consumption is more common among young adults

The use of cannabis does not automatically prevent blood donation, but some precautions are essential to ensure safety for the donor and the process.

Study points to an increase in cases of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a condition associated with prolonged cannabis use and characterized by intense nausea and vomiting

A group of 58 specialists from public and private universities advocates for evidence-based regulations for the cultivation and regulation of cannabis in Brazil

Research with elite competitors points to effectiveness in recovery, but warns of risks of accidental doping in CBD use

The use of medical cannabis is rapidly growing in the United Kingdom, with increasing demand and increasingly potent products

Experts warn about the irregular use of zolpidem and discuss medical cannabis as a safer alternative for treating sleep disorders

The Brazilian Association of Pharmaceutical Inputs Industry trusts that the request for a view by director Thiago Campos will result in a more in-depth analysis, maintaining the expectation of concluding the regulatory framework in January 2026

The submission of scientific evidence is essential to support the regulation of cannabis cultivation in Brazil and complies with STJ's determination

Rapporteur Rômison Mota advocated for changes impacting imports via RDC 660; new rule prioritizes national products when there is equivalence

Rapporteur Rômison Mota advocated for changes impacting imports via RDC 660; new rule prioritizes national products when there is equivalence

Norm that regulates manufacturing, importation, prescription, and inspection may be entirely revoked and replaced by a new regulatory framework; decision will be made at the Collegiate Board meeting.