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Psychologist launches book in Portugal and proposes reconnection with emotions through self-mastery
Health
07/26/2025

Psychologist launches book in Portugal and proposes reconnection with emotions through self-mastery

Maria Klien launches in Portugal the 'Self-Mastery Guide', a work that combines personal experience and clinical expertise to help people face anxiety and panic crises with more autonomy, lightness, and emotional reconnection.

Alcohol causes 2.6 million deaths per year, warns WHO; cannabis therapy emerges as an alternative in the treatment of addiction
Health
07/25/2025

Alcohol causes 2.6 million deaths per year, warns WHO; cannabis therapy emerges as an alternative in the treatment of addiction

Report shows that nearly 400 million people worldwide have alcohol-related disorders. Scientists are investigating cannabidiol (CBD) as a promising tool in combating addiction

Caco Ciocler's Son Moves from Brazil to Canada to Grow Cannabis and Advocates for Gardeners' Rights
Everyday
07/25/2025

Caco Ciocler's Son Moves from Brazil to Canada to Grow Cannabis and Advocates for Gardeners' Rights

Bruno Ciocler, son of the Brazilian actor, legally cultivates cannabis in Canada, shares tips on social media, and advocates for access to the plant as a human right

Justice Reactivates Suspended Profile, Raising Doubts About Meta's Cannabis Policy Flexibility
Everyday
07/25/2025

Justice Reactivates Suspended Profile, Raising Doubts About Meta's Cannabis Policy Flexibility

Following a court decision that reactivated a suspended profile, attorney Clayton Medeiros points out doubts and uncertainties regarding Meta's policy flexibility for medicinal cannabis content.

Lack of reliable tests for drivers under the influence of cannabis concerns experts in the USA
Health
07/25/2025

Lack of reliable tests for drivers under the influence of cannabis concerns experts in the USA

With increasing legalization, authorities and researchers call for scientific methods to assess drivers and ensure road safety

Professor Advocates for Inclusion of Physical Therapists in Cannabis-Based Treatment
Health
07/25/2025

Professor Advocates for Inclusion of Physical Therapists in Cannabis-Based Treatment

COFFITO Ruling No. 735/2024 authorizes physical therapists with specific training to prescribe medications and supplies; however, Anvisa recognizes only doctors and dentists as prescribers of cannabis for medicinal purposes

Cannabis Good for Dogs: How Cannabis Has Transformed the Lives of Pets
Transformed Lives
07/24/2025

Cannabis Good for Dogs: How Cannabis Has Transformed the Lives of Pets

Veterinarian Maíra Meira shares how medicinal cannabis transformed the lives of dogs with chronic pain and behavioral disorders, like Luke and Theodoro, offering well-being and relief without the side effects of traditional medications.

Turkey approves sale of medical cannabis in pharmacies
International Relations
07/24/2025

Turkey approves sale of medical cannabis in pharmacies

New legislation regulates production, tracking, and distribution of low-THC products for therapeutic use

Court recognizes ancestral knowledge as proof of patient's ability to cultivate and extract cannabis oil
Politics
07/24/2025

Court recognizes ancestral knowledge as proof of patient's ability to cultivate and extract cannabis oil

RF-2 grants safe conduct to indigenous leader, understanding that cultivation is part of his identity, spirituality, and indigenous medicine

In Italy, Industrial Cannabis Stalemate Highlights Rift Between Government and Producers
International Relations
07/24/2025

In Italy, Industrial Cannabis Stalemate Highlights Rift Between Government and Producers

While the State reinforces measures under the guise of public health protection, farmers seek stability for a sector that generates rural employment

Social and Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization are the Focus of Study in Zurich
International Relations
07/24/2025

Social and Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization are the Focus of Study in Zurich

Swiss project “Züri Can” expands participation with over 900 volunteers to assess the impacts of legalized substance use

Entrepreneur Bets on Hemp in Construction and Aims to Make Brazil a Reference in Innovation
Business
07/23/2025

Entrepreneur Bets on Hemp in Construction and Aims to Make Brazil a Reference in Innovation

Civil engineer creates pioneering company to boost the use of hempcrete in Brazil, even without regulation

Experience with Daughter Inspires Brazilian Scientist to Lead Innovative Study on Cannabis for Autism
Science & Technology
07/23/2025

Experience with Daughter Inspires Brazilian Scientist to Lead Innovative Study on Cannabis for Autism

Revivid invested in the groundbreaking research of scientist and mother Micheline Donato, who turned her experience with her daughter's autism into a clinical study on the use of cannabis in adults.

UK resumes industrial hemp agenda with new initiatives
International Relations
07/23/2025

UK resumes industrial hemp agenda with new initiatives

The establishment of the Industrial Hemp Innovations Hub and the reactivation of the parliamentary group on hemp signal a new strategic effort to regulate and strengthen the sector in the UK

Sorocaba discusses regulation of medicinal cannabis use focusing on access and feasibility
Politics
07/22/2025

Sorocaba discusses regulation of medicinal cannabis use focusing on access and feasibility

City Hall evaluates the implementation of a public policy to provide cannabidiol-based medications in the municipality

The potential of cannabis to transform revenue and economic development in Colombia
International Relations
07/22/2025

The potential of cannabis to transform revenue and economic development in Colombia

In Colombia, after years of numerous demands and efforts from the private sector, the medicinal and industrial uses of the cannabis plant have been authorized.

Cannabis Stocks Rise Again Amidst U.S. Giants' Dispute
Business
07/21/2025

Cannabis Stocks Rise Again Amidst U.S. Giants' Dispute

Despite the sector's strong performance in July, Alan Brochstein points out risks and uncertainties for major multi-state operators.

What Lies Behind the Most Used Recreational Drugs in Spain
Psychedelics
07/15/2025

What Lies Behind the Most Used Recreational Drugs in Spain

A new report by Energy Control analyzes nearly 17,000 samples of recreational drugs in Spain and warns of trends of high purity and unstable composition that concern harm reduction specialists

Cannabis and Soil: The Role of the Plant in Environmental Regeneration and Sustainable Development
Agribusiness
07/11/2025

Cannabis and Soil: The Role of the Plant in Environmental Regeneration and Sustainable Development

Researcher from UFJF reveals the potential of cannabis in soil recovery and reinforces the debate on its regulation in Brazil

Cannabis and Horses: A Perfect Match? Experts Explain How Phytocannabinoids Are Helping Even Large Animals
Veterinary Medicine
07/09/2025

Cannabis and Horses: A Perfect Match? Experts Explain How Phytocannabinoids Are Helping Even Large Animals

In the special cut of episode #38 of Deusa Cast, veterinarians Julia Rezende and Bruno Perozzo explain why even horses can benefit from medicinal cannabis and discuss the care and benefits of its use with pets.

Meet Flora, the Little Dog Who Overcame Seizures with the Help of Cannabis
Transformed Lives
03/13/2025

Meet Flora, the Little Dog Who Overcame Seizures with the Help of Cannabis

Cannabis extract alleviates the side effects of Gardenal and ensures quality of life for the beagle puppy

How THC and CBD can help with migraine relief? Find out now
Health
01/24/2025

How THC and CBD can help with migraine relief? Find out now

Groundbreaking study shows that vaporized combination of THC and CBD provides fast and lasting relief for migraines, reducing pain, light sensitivity, and sound sensitivity, with few side effects

What to Expect for the Cannabis Industry Under Colombia's New National Drug Policy
International Relations
01/17/2025

What to Expect for the Cannabis Industry Under Colombia's New National Drug Policy

The new National Drug Policy aims to reduce harm, address historical inequalities, and regulate the cannabis industry with a focus on social justice, sustainable development, and productive inclusion.

Imagem padrão do editorial: See the main projects in the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies to regulate cannabis in Brazil

See the main projects in the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies to regulate cannabis in Brazil

01/11/2024

There are over 20 proposed laws to regulate the plant in the country.

Request Authorization to Import Cannabis-Derived Products

Request Authorization to Import Cannabis-Derived Products

01/01/2024

Follow the instructions to initiate the import process through RDC 660

Imagem padrão do editorial: SUS and Health Insurance Plans

SUS and Health Insurance Plans

01/01/2024

Learn How to Access Cannabis Products Through the Unified Health System and Understand the Obligations of Health Insurance Providers

The Current Scenario of Habeas Corpus for Cannabis Cultivation in Brazil

The Current Scenario of Habeas Corpus for Cannabis Cultivation in Brazil

12/05/2023

“There are about 4000 valid HCs currently,” says lawyer Emílio Figueiredo as he explores the benefits and challenges of patients' journey towards therapeutic autonomy.

Ways to Access Cannabis Products in Brazil

Ways to Access Cannabis Products in Brazil

01/18/2023

Understand the step-by-step process to acquire plant derivatives for medicinal purposes

The History of Cannabis: From Traditional Medicine to Legalization
Transformed Lives
11/06/2019

The History of Cannabis: From Traditional Medicine to Legalization

Cannabis is a plant with a long history of use, dating back thousands of years. Originally used for medicinal purposes, cannabis was later banned in many countries due to its psychoactive effects. However, in recent years, cannabis has been increasingly accepted as an effective and safe medicinal substance.

Learn More About Cannabis

Learn More About Cannabis

01/01/2018

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