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Comic documentary about the history of prohibitionism in Brazil to be released in September
Negócios
08/25/2023

Comic documentary about the history of prohibitionism in Brazil to be released in September

According to the cartoonist, Diamba - History of Prohibitionism in Brazil is an anti-racist manifesto ready to fuel the debate on marijuana legalization

Watch the video: man with Parkinson's reduces severe episodes after using cannabis
Vidas Transformadas
08/24/2023

Watch the video: man with Parkinson's reduces severe episodes after using cannabis

Excerpts from the 2013 documentary portraying the journey of a man who starts treating himself with medicinal cannabis and shocks the internet

Psychedelics vs. Cannabis: Which is Better for Mental Health?
Saúde
08/22/2023

Psychedelics vs. Cannabis: Which is Better for Mental Health?

The cultural shift towards cannabis has also paved the way for psychedelic research, such as psilocybin found in magic mushrooms

Exploring the Dental Uses of Cannabis

Exploring the Dental Uses of Cannabis

08/21/2023

This Tuesday's live event (22) features experts discussing the importance of medical training in cannabinoid therapy

Dedication that Inspires: Architect Transforms Care for Parents into Alzheimer Support Movement
Vidas Transformadas
08/18/2023

Dedication that Inspires: Architect Transforms Care for Parents into Alzheimer Support Movement

Healthcare professionals can support the Cuida de Mim Network by sharing guidance and experiences in treating the disease

Law to Open Hemp Market in Ghana

Law to Open Hemp Market in Ghana

08/18/2023

Stakeholders in Ghana have promoted hemp as a method to clean the environment and generate taxes

Study shows that marijuana is 'significantly associated' with reduced use of unregulated opioids
Saúde
08/16/2023

Study shows that marijuana is 'significantly associated' with reduced use of unregulated opioids

Observational analyses indicated that some people use cannabis as an alternative to traditional pharmaceutical drugs, such as opioid-based pain relievers and sleep medications

CBD for Anxiety: Benefits and Consumption Methods
Saúde
08/15/2023

CBD for Anxiety: Benefits and Consumption Methods

Anxiety affects millions of people globally and, seeking effective solutions, CBD (cannabidiol) has emerged as a possible alternative

Bill Gates Shares Experience of Smoking Marijuana in School
Saúde
08/11/2023

Bill Gates Shares Experience of Smoking Marijuana in School

In a conversation with actor Seth Rogen, Gates also addressed the issue of the conflict between federal and state law regarding cannabis in a relaxed chat.

"Mano a Mano" brings enlightening debate about cannabis and its social implications

"Mano a Mano" brings enlightening debate about cannabis and its social implications

08/09/2023

Special edition gathers experts to discuss marijuana, its legal status, and impact on communities

Study finds no link between high-THC marijuana and psychosis
Saúde
08/08/2023

Study finds no link between high-THC marijuana and psychosis

The study involved 410 young people (aged 16 to 24) who used marijuana at least once a month for a year

The decriminalization of cannabis for personal consumption on hold in Chile

The decriminalization of cannabis for personal consumption on hold in Chile

08/07/2023

Private medicinal use of the plant is legal, indicating a possible opening for future legalization

Argentina Revolutionizes Market by Legalizing Cannabis for Food, Cosmetics, and Health

Argentina Revolutionizes Market by Legalizing Cannabis for Food, Cosmetics, and Health

08/07/2023

Through a presidential decree, the South American country establishes rules for the cannabis industry, generating job and income opportunities

Canadian Study Explores the Therapeutic Potential of Ketamine in Youth with Suicidal Ideation

Canadian Study Explores the Therapeutic Potential of Ketamine in Youth with Suicidal Ideation

08/03/2023

A ray of hope for youth struggling with depression

Hemp: Versatility and Sustainability Opening Opportunities for Developing Countries

Hemp: Versatility and Sustainability Opening Opportunities for Developing Countries

07/31/2023

UN Report highlights that the global market for the cannabis subspecies could reach $18.6 billion by 2027

Ban on raw flowers: businessman claims Anvisa's decision is a setback
Negócios
07/31/2023

Ban on raw flowers: businessman claims Anvisa's decision is a setback

"We do not agree, and we will do everything to try to reverse this," says Guilherme Santos, CEO of Hemp Boutique

The Failures of the Cannabis Ecosystem
Negócios
07/30/2023

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?

1st Meeting of Cannabinoid Medicine brings debate to Rio Grande do Sul
Saúde
07/28/2023

1st Meeting of Cannabinoid Medicine brings debate to Rio Grande do Sul

Among the 75 participants of the event were doctors, psychiatrists, researchers, associations, and cannabis patients

Historic Decision: UK Court Rules CBD Flowers Are Not Narcotics

Historic Decision: UK Court Rules CBD Flowers Are Not Narcotics

07/26/2023

A decision from the UK Court of Appeal has set a new milestone in the legislation for companies importing and selling hemp flowers with low THC or CBD content

Compounding Pharmacy Obtains Court License to Compound Cannabis-Derived Products

Compounding Pharmacy Obtains Court License to Compound Cannabis-Derived Products

07/25/2023

Court authorization paves the way for personalized and more accessible products for the population

Albania legalizes medicinal and industrial cannabis

Albania legalizes medicinal and industrial cannabis

07/24/2023

The change represents a remarkable turnaround for the country, which was once famous as a major center for marijuana trafficking in Europe

Controversial Authorization: Council asserts that biomedical professionals are able to prescribe cannabis, but Anvisa questions competence

Controversial Authorization: Council asserts that biomedical professionals are able to prescribe cannabis, but Anvisa questions competence

07/24/2023

Resolution No. 365 of the Federal Council of Biomedicine, which authorizes the prescription of traditional herbal products based on cannabidiol by biomedical professionals, clashes with resolutions of the health agency

We Will Take the Fight Against the War on Drugs to Lula's Government Council

We Will Take the Fight Against the War on Drugs to Lula's Government Council

07/23/2023

The Working Group "National Policy on Psychoactive Substances: Health Promotion, Economic Activity Stimulation, and Public Safety Improvement" is expected to be established by the end of the year, but work has already begun

1st Meeting of Cannabinoid Medicine in Rio Grande do Sul Aims to Assist New Cannabis-Prescribing Doctors
Saúde
07/22/2023

1st Meeting of Cannabinoid Medicine in Rio Grande do Sul Aims to Assist New Cannabis-Prescribing Doctors

The event organized by Revivid Brasil is free to attend and will feature lectures from prominent figures in the Brazilian cannabis scene

Cannabis in Nature in Brazil: the dilemma between prohibition and freedom of access

Cannabis in Nature in Brazil: the dilemma between prohibition and freedom of access

07/21/2023

Faced with Anvisa's prohibition on the importation of cannabis flowers, market players diverge in opinions

Study: CBD may be effective against alopecia and hair loss
Saúde
07/20/2023

Study: CBD may be effective against alopecia and hair loss

If your hair is thinning, you are not alone. Up to 50% of men and women are affected by progressive terminal hair loss of the scalp, or androgenetic alopecia (AGA)

Brasília hosts congress on autism and the medicinal use of cannabis

Brasília hosts congress on autism and the medicinal use of cannabis

07/19/2023

In a free lecture, an expert discusses the effectiveness of treatment with medicinal cannabis

Cannabis and ADHD
Saúde
07/19/2023

Cannabis and ADHD

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

Cannabidiol as an Antipsychotic Treatment
Saúde
07/19/2023

Cannabidiol as an Antipsychotic Treatment

Preclinical studies demonstrate the benefits of the cannabis derivative in managing psychological disorders

Does CBD Cause Addiction?
Saúde
07/18/2023

Does CBD Cause Addiction?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), CBD should not be considered an internationally controlled substance, as it does not have the potential for dependence or abuse.