Cannabis use found to have a significant impact on the overall well-being and quality of life of women with endometriosis. It was rated the most effective of all self-management strategies.
The upcoming decision on the Biden administration’s proposal to reclassify cannabis at a federal level has been effectively delayed until after the election in November.
In the run up to the November election, cannabis companies are spending more than ever to win friends and influence lawmakers in the USA. In the first half of 2024, approximately $4 million has been spent compared to just $2.4 million in the same period of 2023.
NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: “Hundreds of thousands of Americans unduly carry the burden and stigma of a past conviction for behavior that most Americans, and a growing number of states, no longer consider to be a crime.
The passage of the SAFER Banking Act would enable financial institutions to expand their offerings as cannabis businesses would have access to capital, banking services, and payment methods that will benefit the entire industry.
The Netherlands starting clinical trials to legalize cannabis has had significant impacts on various fronts. On a social level, it has revitalized debates about the potential benefits and risks associated with cannabis use. The trials have also allowed the government to understand the practical implications of legalization, such as regulating the supply chain, taxation, and public health measures.
A recent case study on a vineyard in New Zealand tested how planting hemp between grape rows might improve soil conditions while providing a secondary cash crop. After three years of testing, the researchers found there were positive benefits for both soil health and carbon storage, as well as a surprising development: the wine tasted better.
Japan’s parliament has made a groundbreaking decision to legalise medicines derived from cannabis.
Hemp farmers across the United States are seeing their licenses revoked by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) amid a lack of legal and regulatory clarity.
Cannabinoids, naturally occurring compounds found in hemp plants, may have evolved to deter pests from chewing on them, according to experiments that showed higher cannabinoid concentrations in hemp leaves led to proportionately less damage from insect larvae.