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Public spending in the drug war in Brazil reaches billion-dollar figures
Cotidiano
02/10/2026

Public spending in the drug war in Brazil reaches billion-dollar figures

Prohibition costs R$ 51 billion annually and contributes to the incarceration of Black and poor populations, highlights report

New York Wants to Ensure Cannabis Remains About Health Even After Legalization
Política Internacional
02/10/2026

New York Wants to Ensure Cannabis Remains About Health Even After Legalization

After legalizing recreational use, New York seeks to preserve the medicinal character of cannabis by creating public health rules and expanding patient access

Imagem padrão do editorial: Find out the price of the first Brazilian cannabis-based product
MARKET
02/10/2026

Find out the price of the first Brazilian cannabis-based product

Droga Raia is announcing on its website the first cannabis-based product authorized by Anvisa from the Prati-Donaduzzi laboratory

<strong>The II Medical Cannabis Fair and Brazilian Congress on Medicinal Cannabis Starts Today</strong>
CANNABIS EVENTS
02/10/2026

<strong>The II Medical Cannabis Fair and Brazilian Congress on Medicinal Cannabis Starts Today</strong>

The largest scientific/professional events in Brazil and Latin America on the medicinal use of cannabis highlight the latest trends and news from one of the fastest-growing markets in the world.

Biologist Stops Corticosteroids After Using Cannabis to Treat Aggressive Arthritis
Saúde
02/10/2026

Biologist Stops Corticosteroids After Using Cannabis to Treat Aggressive Arthritis

Even with a short time using cannabis-based medications, Rafaela celebrates the quick results

Cannabis Associations to Have a Seat on the National Drug Policy Council (Conad)
Política
02/10/2026

Cannabis Associations to Have a Seat on the National Drug Policy Council (Conad)

CANNAB and FACT are among the ten civil society organizations elected for the 2025-2027 term; inauguration will be in November

Preta Gil seeks cancer treatment abroad; understand the role of cannabis in oncology
Saúde
02/10/2026

Preta Gil seeks cancer treatment abroad; understand the role of cannabis in oncology

In an interview with Fantástico, the singer shared details about the surgical procedure and aggressive treatment to combat cancer

Cannabis in the Community: Debate Goes to the Paraisópolis Favela/SP
SOCIAL
02/10/2026

Cannabis in the Community: Debate Goes to the Paraisópolis Favela/SP

Event aims to disseminate quality information about health, therapeutic use, entrepreneurship, and historical reparation in peripheral territories

UFU Research Evaluates Antimicrobial Activity of Cannabidiol
Ciência & Tecnologia
02/10/2026

UFU Research Evaluates Antimicrobial Activity of Cannabidiol

Study showed the potential of the bioactive compound as a therapeutic alternative in combating bacterial infections

Cannabis and ADHD
Saúde
02/10/2026

Cannabis and ADHD

Patients with ADHD turn to cannabis as an alternative to prescribed medications

Can Physiotherapists Prescribe Cannabis? Understand the Legislation and the Limits of the Profession
Saúde
02/10/2026

Can Physiotherapists Prescribe Cannabis? Understand the Legislation and the Limits of the Profession

Understand the positioning of the legislation and the Federal Council of Physiotherapy regarding the role of physiotherapists in prescribing medicinal cannabis, as well as the challenges faced in practice.

Canada Takes the Lead as the Largest Importer of Hemp Seeds in 2023, USDA Report Reveals
Negócios
02/10/2026

Canada Takes the Lead as the Largest Importer of Hemp Seeds in 2023, USDA Report Reveals

North American country leads the market with imports valued at $55 million

Imagem padrão do editorial: Medical cannabis company supports amateur MMA sports in Brazil
Saúde
02/10/2026

Medical cannabis company supports amateur MMA sports in Brazil

Co-founder of USA Hemp, Ana Carolina Redwood, praises the organization of events and emphasizes: “it is through sports that we find a way to show the importance and benefits of cannabinoid medicine”

The process of cannabis legalization in Canada and the similarities and differences with Brazil

The process of cannabis legalization in Canada and the similarities and differences with Brazil

02/10/2026

How the mistakes and successes of Canadian cannabis legalization serve as an example for other countries

Federal Ban on Delta-8 and Other Hemp Derivatives May Occur in October
Política Internacional
02/10/2026

Federal Ban on Delta-8 and Other Hemp Derivatives May Occur in October

Measure approved by a key committee in the U.S. Congress could remove products from the market in a few months

Study Reveals Why Cannabis Varieties Have Distinct Scents
Ciência & Tecnologia
02/10/2026

Study Reveals Why Cannabis Varieties Have Distinct Scents

Scientists identified over 50 compounds responsible for the distinct aromas of cannabis, revealing how terpenes and other molecules interact to create unique profiles.

Hempcrete: The Future of Sustainable Construction
Agronegócio
02/10/2026

Hempcrete: The Future of Sustainable Construction

Academic research platforms open call for submission of scientific articles on hempcrete

Mexico Grants Second Hemp License; Regulations Still Not in Effect
Negócios
02/10/2026

Mexico Grants Second Hemp License; Regulations Still Not in Effect

Semillas Endemicas Mexicanna receives authorization for the cultivation and processing of industrial hemp, while the country awaits specific regulations

Imagem padrão do editorial: Decision in Argentina no longer considers Cannabis a narcotic
step forward
02/10/2026

Decision in Argentina no longer considers Cannabis a narcotic

The Federal Court understood that there could be no contradiction between law No. 23,737 on narcotics, which criminalizes users, and law No. 27,350, on research for medicinal and scientific use of the Cannabis plant and its derivatives

Unicamp, UFABC, and ABECMed Establish Partnership to Strengthen Research in Medicinal Cannabis
Ciência & Tecnologia
02/10/2026

Unicamp, UFABC, and ABECMed Establish Partnership to Strengthen Research in Medicinal Cannabis

Initiative brings together universities to boost research and innovation in the field of medicinal cannabis in the country

Imagem padrão do editorial: The story of Charlotte Figi, a symbol of medicinal cannabis use in childhood
Vidas Transformadas
02/10/2026

The story of Charlotte Figi, a symbol of medicinal cannabis use in childhood

In another comic from the series, resulting from the partnership with Sechat, 'Jamba Estúdios' tells the story of Charlotte Figi, a symbol of medicinal cannabis use in childhood. With the administration of CBD, the girl went from 300 seizures a day to zero and

Study shows that frequent users may exceed legal THC limits even after abstinence
Ciência & Tecnologia
02/10/2026

Study shows that frequent users may exceed legal THC limits even after abstinence

Research reveals that THC concentrations above the thresholds used in driving under the influence laws can remain in the blood days after the last use, without indicating impairment in driving ability

The Technology Bringing Cannabis Closer to a New Future
Ciência & Tecnologia
02/10/2026

The Technology Bringing Cannabis Closer to a New Future

Technologies such as AI, biometric sensors, and sustainable solutions are transforming the cannabis ecosystem, bringing more precision, transparency, and efficiency to the entire production chain.

Quitting nicotine is the New Year's goal for young people: CBD emerges as an ally against severe dependence
Saúde
02/10/2026

Quitting nicotine is the New Year's goal for young people: CBD emerges as an ally against severe dependence

The high potency of vapes challenges those who want to quit smoking, but recent research indicates cannabidiol as a promising therapy for managing dependence and harm reduction

Public participation in Anvisa's regulatory agenda continues until September 15
Política
02/10/2026

Public participation in Anvisa's regulatory agenda continues until September 15

Public consultation allows society to express opinions on the agency's priorities for the next two years; preliminary list does not include cannabis

CBD Products Withdrawn from the Cosmetics Market in Portugal
Cotidiano
02/10/2026

CBD Products Withdrawn from the Cosmetics Market in Portugal

In the country, the use of cannabis derivatives in cosmetics is prohibited

The Failures of the Cannabis Ecosystem
Negócios
02/10/2026

The Failures of the Cannabis Ecosystem

In the cannabis industry, we talk a lot about the culture that the plant carries. But what does that mean?

The Medicinal Cannabis Market in Brazil Could Reach R$ 15 Billion with New Anvisa Regulation
Negócios
02/10/2026

The Medicinal Cannabis Market in Brazil Could Reach R$ 15 Billion with New Anvisa Regulation

Projections indicate accelerated growth of the medicinal cannabis market by 2034, driven by regulatory changes and expanded therapeutic applications

Colombian President Criticizes Congress for Not Legalizing Cannabis
Política Internacional
02/10/2026

Colombian President Criticizes Congress for Not Legalizing Cannabis

Gustavo Petro advocates for legalization as an end to the War on Drugs

Learn how UFRN is developing a solid research program on Cannabis in a pre-clinical phase

Learn how UFRN is developing a solid research program on Cannabis in a pre-clinical phase

02/10/2026

Neuroscientist Claudio Queiroz from the Brain Institute of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte believes that the institution is advancing in the scientific development of the plant, especially in the northeast.