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Imagem padrão do editorial: Sales of electronic cigarettes drop in Cannabis stores in the USA
Saúde
03/03/2020

Sales of electronic cigarettes drop in Cannabis stores in the USA

Intensive health campaign reduces device consumption in the USA

Imagem padrão do editorial: Khiron invests in education platform for Latin America
Negócios
02/18/2020

Khiron invests in education platform for Latin America

The course provides basic information about Cannabis, clinical studies, and applied scientific evidence

Imagem padrão do editorial: "Without cultivation, research in Brazil tends to zero," says former president of Anvisa

"Without cultivation, research in Brazil tends to zero," says former president of Anvisa

02/12/2020

Willian Dib and lawmakers met at the Chamber of Deputies to discuss the cultivation of Cannabis in the country

Imagem padrão do editorial: Patients Sue Anvisa for Data Exposure

Patients Sue Anvisa for Data Exposure

02/05/2020

Patients whose data was exposed by the agency fear being targeted for advertising and retaliation

Imagem padrão do editorial: “I came back to life after Cannabis oil”, says therapist with 30 years of depression
Vidas Transformadas
01/30/2020

“I came back to life after Cannabis oil”, says therapist with 30 years of depression

After years living with anxiety crises and depression episodes, holistic therapist found in Cannabis the peace she had been longing for over three decades

Imagem padrão do editorial: The story of the dog Yara, who stopped having seizures after treatment with Cannabis oil
Saúde
12/25/2019

The story of the dog Yara, who stopped having seizures after treatment with Cannabis oil

According to her veterinarian, the little dog had up to 12 seizures on the worst days; however, after 9 months using THC-rich oil, the animal did not have seizures again

Imagem padrão do editorial: Get to know the main medicinal Cannabis patient associations in Brazil
Saúde
12/18/2019

Get to know the main medicinal Cannabis patient associations in Brazil

Sechat Portal lists the 21 main NGOs advocating for patients in need of treatment with marijuana derivatives in Brazil, with the contacts of each; check it out

Imagem padrão do editorial: Resolution from Anvisa for the manufacture and sale of Cannabis products published in the Official Gazette

Resolution from Anvisa for the manufacture and sale of Cannabis products published in the Official Gazette

12/11/2019

Rules take effect in 90 days from this Wednesday; download the full document

Imagem padrão do editorial: 6 common myths and controversies about CBD-rich cannabis
Saúde
12/07/2019

6 common myths and controversies about CBD-rich cannabis

While CBD is a therapeutic and incredibly safe component of cannabis, there are many myths and misconceptions associated with it

Imagem padrão do editorial: If Weed Makes You Extremely Nauseated, You're Not Alone
Saúde
12/07/2019

If Weed Makes You Extremely Nauseated, You're Not Alone

Doctors are seeing a growing number of cases of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a condition with symptoms that are typically treated by Cannabis, such as nausea, insomnia, and lack of appetite

Imagem padrão do editorial: Court authorizes company to plant Cannabis in Brazil hours after Anvisa decision against cultivation

Court authorizes company to plant Cannabis in Brazil hours after Anvisa decision against cultivation

12/03/2019

In a historic decision, a judge in the Federal District authorized Terra Viva to import and cultivate industrial hemp seeds with a THC concentration of less than 0.3%; the company will also be able to sell seeds, leaves, and fibers

Imagem padrão do editorial: High dollar impacts importation of cannabis-based medicines in Brazil
Saúde
12/03/2019

High dollar impacts importation of cannabis-based medicines in Brazil

"I am concerned about Anvisa's authorization and now there is this issue. It is a great affliction", reports Rita Carvana, mother of a 13-year-old boy with epilepsy

Imagem padrão do editorial: Expocannabis Uruguay Founder Fears Change in Human Rights Policies with Lacalle Pou

Expocannabis Uruguay Founder Fears Change in Human Rights Policies with Lacalle Pou

12/02/2019

President-elect is in favor of the issue, but critical of sales in pharmacies; Mercedes de León warned Sechat that "eliminating this option would send 70% of users back to drug trafficking"

Imagem padrão do editorial: Is Europe's Legal Cannabis Market a Good Place for Entrepreneurs and Investors? One Bioscience Veteran Thinks So
Negócios
11/28/2019

Is Europe's Legal Cannabis Market a Good Place for Entrepreneurs and Investors? One Bioscience Veteran Thinks So

CEO and co-founder Scott Maguire thinks it is. An entrepreneur with experience in finance and bioscience, he oversaw the listing of pharmaceutical company Xenetic Bioscience

Imagem padrão do editorial: LIVE: Cannabis committee in the Chamber hears from Osmar Terra

LIVE: Cannabis committee in the Chamber hears from Osmar Terra

11/26/2019

Minister is one of the main critics of Anvisa's proposal for regulation of cultivation in Brazil and maintains that "medicinal marijuana does not exist"

Imagem padrão do editorial: Marijuana Market: Cannabis Stocks Fell 33%

Marijuana Market: Cannabis Stocks Fell 33%

11/25/2019

Previously, the company planned to complete the Mildura facilities in a single stage

Imagem padrão do editorial: Women Turn to Cannabis to Treat Endometriosis Symptoms
Saúde
11/18/2019

Women Turn to Cannabis to Treat Endometriosis Symptoms

Women who used cannabis also reduced the amount of medication they normally took for endometriosis symptoms by about 50%.

Imagem padrão do editorial: Thailand to Allow Citizens to Grow Cannabis at Home to Sell to the Government
Negócios
11/17/2019

Thailand to Allow Citizens to Grow Cannabis at Home to Sell to the Government

"In the near future, families will be able to plant cannabis in their gardens like any other herb," assured the Thai Health Minister

Imagem padrão do editorial: The Green Hub, cannabis startups accelerator in Brazil, receives R$ 3 million in investments
Negócios
11/10/2019

The Green Hub, cannabis startups accelerator in Brazil, receives R$ 3 million in investments

Company will present the Brazilian cannabis scenario in Toronto, during a lecture by the Brazil/Canada Chamber of Commerce

Imagem padrão do editorial: High Times: Viviane Sedola, from Dr. Cannabis, is one of the 50 most influential women in the cannabis world
Negócios
11/07/2019

High Times: Viviane Sedola, from Dr. Cannabis, is one of the 50 most influential women in the cannabis world

Brazilian is the only Latin American on the magazine's ranking, which lists researchers, entrepreneurs, politicians, and activists who have made their mark in the cannabis world

Imagem padrão do editorial: Experts urge caution with cannabis edibles
Saúde
11/06/2019

Experts urge caution with cannabis edibles

"We see a lot of people coming into the emergency room with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome," said a hospital director in Colorado; it's a condition that mainly affects patients who have consumed cannabis edibles

The History of Cannabis: From Traditional Medicine to Legalization
Vidas Transformadas
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.

Imagem padrão do editorial: Jason Silva, host of NatGeo's 'Brain Games,' talks about marijuana in his new podcast
Negócios
11/05/2019

Jason Silva, host of NatGeo's 'Brain Games,' talks about marijuana in his new podcast

"Cannabis has a long and deep history of being used as a sacrament in favor of contemplative introspection," said the artist in an interview with Forbes magazine

Imagem padrão do editorial: Paraguay Regulates Cannabis Production

Paraguay Regulates Cannabis Production

11/03/2019

The Minister of Agriculture of Paraguay, Rodolfo Friedmann, emphasized that the new regime for production and industrialization of the plant targets small farmers

Imagem padrão do editorial: Brazilian cannabis investment fund raises R$ 3 million on the first day
Negócios
10/31/2019

Brazilian cannabis investment fund raises R$ 3 million on the first day

George Wachsmann, head of management at Vitreo, the fintech managing the fund, spoke with the Sechat portal

Imagem padrão do editorial: Martin Lee: endocannabinoid system has implications in almost all areas of medicine
Saúde
10/30/2019

Martin Lee: endocannabinoid system has implications in almost all areas of medicine

"Thanks to this plant, scientists were able to decipher the primordial language that nerve and brain cells use to communicate. From the womb to the tomb, the endocannabinoid system guides and protects," highlighted the writer in "smoke signals"

Imagem padrão do editorial: First marijuana investment fund launched in Brazil
Negócios
10/29/2019

First marijuana investment fund launched in Brazil

Management company created by son of Jorge Paulo Lemann and experienced market executives launches in Brazil the opportunity to invest in a fund composed of shares of foreign companies in the cannabis industry. The minimum investment is R$ 5,000.

Imagem padrão do editorial: Bitcoin and Cannabis: UK Store Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments
Negócios
10/29/2019

Bitcoin and Cannabis: UK Store Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments

With so much speculation surrounding the bitcoin and cannabis markets, the two are starting to work together

Imagem padrão do editorial: Brazil's richest man, Lemann invests $23 million in cannabis startup
Negócios
10/25/2019

Brazil's richest man, Lemann invests $23 million in cannabis startup

Kraft Heinz, a food giant with Lemann among its investors, will finance Flowhub, a Colorado (USA)-based marijuana retail software company

Imagem padrão do editorial: Snoop Dogg Represents Israeli Startup and Advocates for the Cannabis Market
Negócios
10/23/2019

Snoop Dogg Represents Israeli Startup and Advocates for the Cannabis Market

Seedo has developed a fully automated indoor cannabis cultivation device