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Trump says he is considering changing the federal status of cannabis in the United States
International Relations
12/17/2025

Trump says he is considering changing the federal status of cannabis in the United States

U.S. President says he is considering the reclassification of cannabis, a measure that could impact research, the market, and federal cannabis policy

CBD Market in Spain grows 35% annually, but stalls in regulation
Business
12/17/2025

CBD Market in Spain grows 35% annually, but stalls in regulation

Sector already generates €136 million, with over 500 stores and operating below potential due to outdated laws

Medicinal cannabis consolidates as an ally in relieving menstrual cramps
Health
12/17/2025

Medicinal cannabis consolidates as an ally in relieving menstrual cramps

Clinical study suggests that cannabidiol may help reduce emotional symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle, such as anxiety, irritability, and stress

Canopy Growth announces acquisition of MTL Cannabis in $179 million deal
Business
12/17/2025

Canopy Growth announces acquisition of MTL Cannabis in $179 million deal

Deal aims to consolidate Canopy Growth's leadership in the Canadian medical market and expand operations in Quebec; MTL founders to remain in management

Argentinian Research Evaluates Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics in Mental Disorders
Psychedelics
12/16/2025

Argentinian Research Evaluates Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics in Mental Disorders

Argentina conducts a clinical study with 5-MeO-DMT to treat depression and anxiety, investigating the efficacy and safety of this psychedelic substance in volunteers

STJ classifies safe-conduct for medicinal cannabis cultivation as relevant thesis
Everyday
12/16/2025

STJ classifies safe-conduct for medicinal cannabis cultivation as relevant thesis

Unanimous decision of the Fifth Panel reinforces patients' right to therapeutic planting with medical proof and highlights the topic in an official newsletter

São Paulo Health Department studies dispensing cannabidiol for multiple sclerosis; department does not confirm deadline
Health
12/16/2025

São Paulo Health Department studies dispensing cannabidiol for multiple sclerosis; department does not confirm deadline

Department informed that the inclusion of the treatment in the state protocol is still under technical analysis, with no defined date for the document's completion

CFF advocates for magistral manipulation amid changes in Cannabis regulation
Health
12/16/2025

CFF advocates for magistral manipulation amid changes in Cannabis regulation

Entity reinforces that personalized preparations are essential when industrialized products do not meet clinical needs

Brazilian study investigates the safety and use of cannabidiol in children with autism
Science & Technology
12/16/2025

Brazilian study investigates the safety and use of cannabidiol in children with autism

Research published in an international journal points to a reduction in controlled medications and behavioral improvements during supervised treatment

Technology in Medicinal Cannabis: App proposes 'uberization' of medical consultations
Business
12/15/2025

Technology in Medicinal Cannabis: App proposes 'uberization' of medical consultations

New tool aims to streamline service in the medicinal cannabis market, connecting patients and specialists in real time to eliminate waiting lines

Anvisa prohibits sale and advertising of unregistered cannabis oil
Politics
12/15/2025

Anvisa prohibits sale and advertising of unregistered cannabis oil

Document sets regulatory priorities, including rules for cannabis cultivation, updates to resolutions, and adjustments to the sector's health framework

Cannabis cultivation and regulatory review take center stage in the 2026–2027 Regulatory Agenda
Politics
12/15/2025

Cannabis cultivation and regulatory review take center stage in the 2026–2027 Regulatory Agenda

Approved document defines 161 priority topics for the next two years, including national cultivation of low-THC cannabis

Medical Cannabis Emerges as a Safe Alternative to Zolpidem Amid National Alert
Health
12/15/2025

Medical Cannabis Emerges as a Safe Alternative to Zolpidem Amid National Alert

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

Cannabis vs. Balanced Diet: How to Maintain Routine Even with the Munchies
Health
12/15/2025

Cannabis vs. Balanced Diet: How to Maintain Routine Even with the Munchies

Nutritionist Daniela Lovatel teaches simple strategies to avoid excesses and turn appetite into an ally of health

CRF-SP warns of risk of setback and legal uncertainty in the review of the Cannabis regulation
Health
12/15/2025

CRF-SP warns of risk of setback and legal uncertainty in the review of the Cannabis regulation

According to Marcelo Polacow Bisson, excluding pharmacies' manipulation leads to lack of assistance; Anvisa's proposed text on the Cannabis regulation is also criticized for bypassing procedural rites

Santa Catarina: $1 million amendment strengthens supply of cannabidiol in SUS
Politics
12/15/2025

Santa Catarina: $1 million amendment strengthens supply of cannabidiol in SUS

Proposal included in the Multiannual Plan aims to organize access to cannabis-based medications and reduce litigation in the state

Cannabis Companies' Stocks Rise on Expectations of Regulatory Change in the US, Following Trump's Signal
International Relations
12/13/2025

Cannabis Companies' Stocks Rise on Expectations of Regulatory Change in the US, Following Trump's Signal

Analysis indicates that Donald Trump is considering measures to ease federal rules, including possible cannabis reclassification

How Can Medicinal Cannabis Use Help Reduce Opioid Dependence?
Science & Technology
12/13/2025

How Can Medicinal Cannabis Use Help Reduce Opioid Dependence?

A study followed 204 adults with chronic pain and revealed that adherence to the medicinal cannabis program is associated with a significant reduction in opioid use over 18 months

Medical Cannabis: Understand What It Is, What It's For, and the Rules in Brazil
Health
12/12/2025

Medical Cannabis: Understand What It Is, What It's For, and the Rules in Brazil

Discover what medical cannabis is, what it's for, and how this treatment has been advancing in Brazil, with proven benefits and safe medical guidance

The technology bringing cannabis closer to a new future
Science & Technology
12/12/2025

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

Anvisa authorizes new concentration of cannabidiol from a company in Minas Gerais
Business
12/12/2025

Anvisa authorizes new concentration of cannabidiol from a company in Minas Gerais

The regulatory agency published the decision in the Official Gazette of the Union this Monday (8), allowing the inclusion of the dosage of 300 mg/ml

Proposal to restrict Cannabis importation (RDC 660) sparks reaction in the market
Business
12/12/2025

Proposal to restrict Cannabis importation (RDC 660) sparks reaction in the market

Proposal in the review of RDC 327/2019 to RDC 660/2022 divides opinions and raises doubts about access and judicialization

InCor initiates pioneering study with medicinal cannabis for palliative care in severe heart failure
Science & Technology
12/12/2025

InCor initiates pioneering study with medicinal cannabis for palliative care in severe heart failure

World's first research will test the combination of THC and CBD in relieving symptoms of severe patients; project received funding from parliamentary amendment

Cronos Group announces acquisition of CanAdelaar B.V. for $67 Million; shares rise
Business
12/12/2025

Cronos Group announces acquisition of CanAdelaar B.V. for $67 Million; shares rise

With the purchase of the company, the group expands its presence in the European market and reinforces its strategy in the adult use segment, according to Investing

Tereza's Struggle: 15 Years of Pain, Courage, and the Relief Brought by Medicinal Cannabis
Transformed Lives
12/11/2025

Tereza's Struggle: 15 Years of Pain, Courage, and the Relief Brought by Medicinal Cannabis

The story of Tereza Emir, who has been facing intense pain for 15 years, and her daughter Alessandra, who juggles motherhood, work, and daily care to ensure her mother's comfort and relief with medicinal cannabis

RDC 327 vote postponed at Anvisa; ABIQUIFI evaluates new deadline as "legitimate tool"
International Relations
12/11/2025

RDC 327 vote postponed at Anvisa; ABIQUIFI evaluates new deadline as "legitimate tool"

Brazilian Association of Pharmaceutical Inputs Industry trusts that director Thiago Campos' request for review will result in a more thorough analysis, maintaining the expectation of regulatory framework completion in January 2026

Deadline: Anvisa receives studies on cannabis cultivation until this Friday
Science & Technology
12/11/2025

Deadline: Anvisa receives studies on cannabis cultivation until this Friday

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

Judicial decisions support the maintenance of associative cannabis cultivation in Brazil
Everyday
12/11/2025

Judicial decisions support the maintenance of associative cannabis cultivation in Brazil

Lawyer Max Warner explains how the Cannabis do Bem Association secured in court the safe-conduct to cultivate over 900 cannabis plants in Florianópolis, after years of legal uncertainty and a decisive police operation

Embrapa secures R$ 13.2 million from Finep for research and projects scientific cultivation to begin in 2026

Embrapa secures R$ 13.2 million from Finep for research and projects scientific cultivation to begin in 2026

12/11/2025

The historic investment from the Financier of Studies and Projects (Finep) will finance cutting-edge structures in two regions of the country. The approval, combined with recent authorizations from Anvisa, boosts the development of the scientific bases of the "CBD Brazil" project with the central goal of reducing the costs of medicinal products in Brazil, subsidizing the national production chain

Judicial decisions support the maintenance of associative cannabis cultivation in Brazil
Everyday
12/11/2025

Judicial decisions support the maintenance of associative cannabis cultivation in Brazil

Lawyer Max Warner explains how the Cannabis do Bem Association secured in court the safe-conduct to cultivate over 900 cannabis plants in Florianópolis, after years of legal uncertainty and a decisive police operation