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Judge authorizes Chapecó patient to cultivate 279 cannabis plants for medicinal use
Politics
08/13/2025

Judge authorizes Chapecó patient to cultivate 279 cannabis plants for medicinal use

Patient from SC obtains safe conduct to import seeds and cultivate 279 cannabis plants per year, with decision based on medical reports and support from the STJ for medicinal use

Cannabis Stocks Surge in North America After Potential Reclassification in the US
Business
08/13/2025

Cannabis Stocks Surge in North America After Potential Reclassification in the US

Statement attributed to Donald Trump about changing federal marijuana classification boosts shares of major companies in the sector

Cannabis Stocks Surge in North America After Potential Reclassification in the US
Business
08/13/2025

Cannabis Stocks Surge in North America After Potential Reclassification in the US

Statement attributed to Donald Trump about changing federal classification of marijuana boosts shares of major companies in the sector

Request for cannabis-based medicine without registration at Anvisa must be judged by the Federal Justice
Politics
08/13/2025

Request for cannabis-based medicine without registration at Anvisa must be judged by the Federal Justice

STJ decision reinforces federal competence for actions involving unregistered drugs at the regulatory agency

Request for cannabis-based medicine without registration at Anvisa must be judged by the Federal Court
Politics
08/13/2025

Request for cannabis-based medicine without registration at Anvisa must be judged by the Federal Court

STJ decision reinforces federal jurisdiction for actions involving unregistered drugs at the regulatory agency

CBD and THC: differences, therapeutic uses, and legal landscape in Brazil
Health
08/12/2025

CBD and THC: differences, therapeutic uses, and legal landscape in Brazil

Learn about the differences between CBD and THC, their therapeutic uses in various diseases, and understand the legal landscape of medical cannabis in Brazil, which is advancing with regulations that expand safe access for thousands of patients

Price of cannabis at pharmacies rises in all varieties in Uruguay
Business
08/12/2025

Price of cannabis at pharmacies rises in all varieties in Uruguay

Adjustment affects products sold in pharmacies; prices vary according to THC and CBD content

How Alcohol, Pharmaceutical, and Food Giants Lobby US Congress for Cannabis and Psychedelics Policies
International Relations
08/12/2025

How Alcohol, Pharmaceutical, and Food Giants Lobby US Congress for Cannabis and Psychedelics Policies

New lobbying records show that companies like Mondelez, Anheuser-Busch, and PayPal have lobbied the US Congress on marijuana and psychedelics-related legislation

CBD and Liver: Guidelines for a Calm and Safe Use
Health
08/12/2025

CBD and Liver: Guidelines for a Calm and Safe Use

Expert emphasizes that with medical supervision and individual attention, the use of cannabidiol can be done safely for liver health

Scientists detect THC in human breath after consuming cannabis edibles
Science & Technology
08/12/2025

Scientists detect THC in human breath after consuming cannabis edibles

For the first time, US federal researchers detect THC in the breath of people who consumed cannabis edibles

Hempcrete: What It Is and the Benefits for the Construction Industry
Agribusiness
08/12/2025

Hempcrete: What It Is and the Benefits for the Construction Industry

Made from hemp fibers, hempcrete is a material with high thermal insulation and low environmental impact

Anvisa Nominees' Hearing Scheduled in Senate
Politics
08/12/2025

Anvisa Nominees' Hearing Scheduled in Senate

Social Affairs Committee to analyze four names for leadership positions in health agencies

Anvisa may vote on rules for national cultivation and control of cannabis this Wednesday (13)
Politics
08/11/2025

Anvisa may vote on rules for national cultivation and control of cannabis this Wednesday (13)

Change may authorize cultivation by companies under strict control, with a limit of 0.3% THC; measure complies with a decision from the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) related to cultivation regulation.

Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as lower-risk drug
International Relations
08/11/2025

Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as lower-risk drug

The Trump administration is considering reclassifying marijuana as a lower-risk drug, a move that would facilitate research, investments, and tax deductions for the sector

Trump will not legalize marijuana, former White House press secretary says
Everyday
08/11/2025

Trump will not legalize marijuana, former White House press secretary says

Sean Spicer stated that federal cannabis legalization will not happen under the Trump administration, despite signs of support for specific reforms during the campaign

Study tests LSD to treat anxiety in elderly dogs
Veterinary Medicine
08/11/2025

Study tests LSD to treat anxiety in elderly dogs

Groundbreaking study suggests that a microdose of LSD helped alleviate separation anxiety in an elderly female dog

Use of cannabinoids in animal production can increase well-being and productivity, says Embrapa researcher
Agribusiness
08/11/2025

Use of cannabinoids in animal production can increase well-being and productivity, says Embrapa researcher

Veterinarian argues that cannabis derivatives reduce stress and strengthen immunity in pigs and poultry; lack of regulation is still a hurdle

São Paulo City Council Committee approves project guaranteeing supply of cannabidiol by SUS
Politics
08/11/2025

São Paulo City Council Committee approves project guaranteeing supply of cannabidiol by SUS

PL 569/2021, which provides for the supply of cannabidiol-based medications in public and affiliated units, has a favorable opinion in the Health Committee

“The Cannabis Manifesto”: an invitation to rethink well-being
Everyday
08/09/2025

“The Cannabis Manifesto”: an invitation to rethink well-being

Steve DeAngelo's work provokes reflections on the conscious use of the plant and helps break stigmas

Why seniors are rediscovering cannabis
Health
08/08/2025

Why seniors are rediscovering cannabis

The search for relief from chronic pain and sleep disorders reveals a cultural and therapeutic shift among the elderly

One in Three Associative Patients Seeks Treatment for Mental Disorders
Everyday
08/08/2025

One in Three Associative Patients Seeks Treatment for Mental Disorders

Anxiety, depression, and other emotional disorders are the most common diagnoses among cannabis users in Brazilian associations

Padre Pedro proposes partnership with association to expand access to medical cannabis through SUS in SC
Politics
08/08/2025

Padre Pedro proposes partnership with association to expand access to medical cannabis through SUS in SC

Deputy criticizes state bureaucracy and advocates for free supply of cannabis-based medicines through SUS in Santa Catarina

Generation Z and the art of cultivating cannabis with soul and technology
Everyday
08/08/2025

Generation Z and the art of cultivating cannabis with soul and technology

Young cultivators of Generation Z are reinventing cannabis culture with a focus on quality, well-being, and authenticity

Suplicy shows 54% improvement in Parkinson's symptoms after treatment with medical cannabis
Science & Technology
08/08/2025

Suplicy shows 54% improvement in Parkinson's symptoms after treatment with medical cannabis

Case study using THC highlights advances in mobility, quality of life, and sleep

Cannabidiol (CBD): what is it and why is everyone talking about it?
Health
08/07/2025

Cannabidiol (CBD): what is it and why is everyone talking about it?

Understand everything about cannabidiol

From Seizures to Stability: How Medicinal Cannabis Transformed Fernando's Life
Transformed Lives
08/07/2025

From Seizures to Stability: How Medicinal Cannabis Transformed Fernando's Life

With refractory epilepsy since adolescence, he found an effective treatment in the plant and legalized cultivation

Giovana Fagundes says she is the target of criticism after advertising about cannabis and responds to followers
Everyday
08/07/2025

Giovana Fagundes says she is the target of criticism after advertising about cannabis and responds to followers

After posting a campaign about a medical cannabis app, the actress and comedian rebuts prejudiced comments on social media and defends the importance of democratizing access to treatment

Marijuana Users May Be Excluded from New Rule to Regain Gun Rights in the US, Says DOJ
International Relations
08/07/2025

Marijuana Users May Be Excluded from New Rule to Regain Gun Rights in the US, Says DOJ

Proposal from the US Department of Justice was detailed in a publication by Marijuana Moment, which had access to the official document signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi

A look at pet diseases treatable with cannabis
Veterinary Medicine
08/07/2025

A look at pet diseases treatable with cannabis

Discover in the Sechat Guide 2024 the main diseases treatable with cannabis in pets, bringing reliable and updated information for the care and well-being of your pets

Experts counter Cremers and defend scientific evidence in the medicinal use of cannabis
Health
08/07/2025

Experts counter Cremers and defend scientific evidence in the medicinal use of cannabis

Statements from the medical council of RS go against national and international studies, as well as clinical practice already adopted in several countries