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Graduated, yet unprepared: why healthcare professionals still do not learn about cannabis

Caco Ciocler's Son Moves from Brazil to Canada to Grow Cannabis and Advocates for Gardeners' Rights

How THC and CBD can help with migraine relief? Find out now

Psychologist launches book in Portugal and proposes reconnection with emotions through self-mastery

Maria Klien launches in Portugal the 'Self-Mastery Guide', a work that combines personal experience and clinical expertise to help people face anxiety and panic crises with more autonomy, lightness, and emotional reconnection.

Worst of all drugs

Alcohol causes 2.6 million deaths per year, warns WHO; cannabis therapy emerges as an alternative in the treatment of addiction

Report shows that nearly 400 million people worldwide have alcohol-related disorders. Scientists are investigating cannabidiol (CBD) as a promising tool in combating addiction

International

Lack of reliable tests for drivers under the influence of cannabis concerns experts in the USA

With increasing legalization, authorities and researchers call for scientific methods to assess drivers and ensure road safety

Main Topics

International Relations

Turkey approves sale of medical cannabis in pharmacies

New legislation regulates production, tracking, and distribution of low-THC products for therapeutic use

International Relations

UK resumes industrial hemp agenda with new initiatives

The establishment of the Industrial Hemp Innovations Hub and the reactivation of the parliamentary group on hemp signal a new strategic effort to regulate and strengthen the sector in the UK

International Relations

The potential of cannabis to transform revenue and economic development in Colombia

In Colombia, after years of numerous demands and efforts from the private sector, the medicinal and industrial uses of the cannabis plant have been authorized.

Transformed Lives

Cannabis Good for Dogs: How Cannabis Has Transformed the Lives of Pets

Does Cannabis provide relief in treatments for dogs?

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Cannabis Sector Quotes

Aurora Cannabis Inc.
4.48
1.13%
Canopy Growth Corporation
1.05
1.94%
AbbVie
195.22
3.28%
VIVO Cannabis
33.97
0.00%
Trees Corp PK
0.03
-9.97%
Kaya Holdings
0.02
-10.61%

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Business

Ayr Wellness faces collapse and puts assets up for sale in 8 American states to pay off debt

Ayr Wellness' restructuring plan exposes financial fragility of cannabis operators in the United States

International Relations

Germany creates the first compassionate access program to psilocybin in the European Union

Groundbreaking program approved by the German government allows clinics to treat treatment-resistant depression with psilocybin, under medical supervision and without the need for individual authorization

International Relations

European Report highlights advances in medical cannabis on the continent

10th edition of the study reveals a rapidly expanding market and points to a cultural shift around the therapeutic use of the plant; highlights Germany, the United Kingdom, and Denmark

Business

Cannabis Stocks Rise Again Amidst U.S. Giants' Dispute

Despite the sector's strong performance in July, Alan Brochstein points out risks and uncertainties for major multi-state operators.

Opinion

Carla Coutinho

700 lives protected: when Justice recognizes the value of cannabis associations

Beatriz Emygdio

Semi-Synthetic Cannabinoids: new perspectives for the regulation of industrial hemp in Bra...

Priscila Gava Mazzola

New way to consume Medicinal Cannabis promises faster and more potent effect

Fabricio Ebone Zardo

The urgency of reviewing RDC 659/2022: regulatory barriers to scientific research with Can...

Rafaela da Rosa

Use or Dependence? What Genetics Teaches Us About Cannabis and Mental Health

Carollina Mariga

Cannabis in the treatment of a serious disease that affects our little dogs

Health

CBD and Varicose Veins: A New Hope for Pain and Discomfort Relief

Still in the study phase, cannabidiol shows potential to relieve symptoms such as pain, swelling, and insomnia related to varicose veins

Professor Advocates for Inclusion of Physical Therapists in Cannabis-Based Treatment

COFFITO Ruling No. 735/2024 authorizes physical therapists with specific training to prescribe medications and supplies; however, Anvisa recognizes only doctors and dentists as prescribers of cannabis for medicinal purposes

Business

Entrepreneur Bets on Hemp in Construction and Aims to Make Brazil a Reference in Innovation

Civil engineer creates pioneering company to boost the use of hempcrete in Brazil, even without regulation

Policy

Court recognizes ancestral knowledge as proof of patient's ability to cultivate and extract cannabis oil

RF-2 grants safe conduct to indigenous leader, understanding that cultivation is part of his identity, spirituality, and indigenous medicine

Sorocaba discusses regulation of medicinal cannabis use focusing on access and feasibility

City Hall evaluates the implementation of a public policy to provide cannabidiol-based medications in the municipality

Science and Technology

Legalization of cannabis does not increase use among young people, says Johns Hopkins researcher

Study by Johns Hopkins shows that legalization of cannabis does not increase use among young people and highlights flaws in current policies and tests on the plant

Cannabis spray brings relief to those living with chronic muscle stiffness

Spanish study shows that medicinal cannabis spray can significantly reduce spasticity in patients with chronic spinal cord injury refractory to conventional therapies

Japanese Study Challenges Theory of Cannabis as Gateway Drug

Research supported by the Japanese government indicates that cannabis use occurs after alcohol and tobacco and rarely leads to the consumption of other substances

Daily Life

Fil Santos' Green Humor Goes Viral and Raises Awareness

Comedian Fil Santos uses humor to talk about cannabis with lightness, creativity, and awareness, going viral on social media while helping to break taboos and prejudices

In Bahia, association will expand cannabis care for people with alcohol and crack dependence

Bahian association expands the use of medicinal cannabis to treat alcohol and crack dependence, focusing on comprehensive care, support, and combating stigma

You blinked and the Love Strawberry joined the cannabis wave

The classic love strawberry has gained a cannabis version with terpenes and emotional memory

Veterinary

Cannabis and Horses: A Perfect Match? Experts Explain How Phytocannabinoids Are Helping Even Large Animals

In the special cut of episode #38 of Deusa Cast, veterinarians Julia Rezende and Bruno Perozzo explain why even horses can benefit from medicinal cannabis and discuss the care and benefits of its use with pets.

Agribusiness

Brazil conducts 1st national mapping of researchers and institutions investigating Cannabis

Initiative aims to strengthen science, support public policies, and foster collaborations in the cannabis sector

Cannabis and Soil: The Role of the Plant in Environmental Regeneration and Sustainable Development

Researcher from UFJF reveals the potential of cannabis in soil recovery and reinforces the debate on its regulation in Brazil

Psychedelics

What Lies Behind the Most Used Recreational Drugs in Spain

A new report by Energy Control analyzes nearly 17,000 samples of recreational drugs in Spain and warns of trends of high purity and unstable composition that concern harm reduction specialists

Graduated, yet unprepared: why healthcare professionals still do not learn about cannabis

Psychologist launches book in Portugal and proposes reconnection with emotions through self-mastery

Alcohol causes 2.6 million deaths per year, warns WHO; cannabis therapy emerges as an alternative in the treatment of addiction

Lack of reliable tests for drivers under the influence of cannabis concerns experts in the USA

Main Topics

Turkey approves sale of medical cannabis in pharmacies

UK resumes industrial hemp agenda with new initiatives

The potential of cannabis to transform revenue and economic development in Colombia

Transformed Lives

Cannabis Good for Dogs: How Cannabis Has Transformed the Lives of Pets

Does Cannabis provide relief in treatments for dogs?

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World

Ayr Wellness faces collapse and puts assets up for sale in 8 American states to pay off debt

Germany creates the first compassionate access program to psilocybin in the European Union

European Report highlights advances in medical cannabis on the continent

Cannabis Stocks Rise Again Amidst U.S. Giants' Dispute