Monthly Archives: April 2018

How to score passes to Tuesday’s Cannabis Learn Conference

Philly Tech Week 2018 presented by Comcast is set to feature the “largest gathering of cannabis business investors, technologists, researchers, healthcare professionals, and ancillary service providers on the East Coast,” according to organizers of the Cannabis Learn Conference and Expo. Read More

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Sask. has lowest provincial rate of cannabis consumption per capita: StatsCan

Saskatchewan people consume 16 grams of cannabis each per year on average, according to Statistics Canada. StatsCan released new region-specific information Monday about cannabis consumption and production across Canada. It included both the medical and illegal cannabis use. It says that in … Read More

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Study: Frequent Cannabis Use Unrelated To Brain Morphology

The frequent use of cannabis is not associated with changes in brain structure, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Addiction. An international team of scientists from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United Kingdom assessed the relationship between habitual cannabis … Read More

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Nancy Pelosi Suggests Marijuana And Yoga As Opioid Alternatives

The top Democrat in the U.S. House says that doctors should more often suggest medical marijuana and yoga to patients in pain instead of doling out so many prescription opioids. “Doctors say, ‘Don’t tell us how many pills we can prescribe.’ Well maybe we should,” House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi … Read More

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Another error found in Ohio’s medical marijuana cultivator scoring process

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new error in how Ohio regulators scored applications to grow medical marijuana has surfaced, but the Ohio Department of Commerce says it will not affect the 24 provisional licenses it awarded in November. An ongoing audit of the scoring process by Ohio Auditor Dave Yost’s … Read More

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Vermont lawmakers kill effort to create a commercial recreational marijuana market

A state-regulated recreational marijuana market in Vermont will have to wait at least a year. Vermont House lawmakers killed a bill Friday that would have created a regulated and taxed market for rec MJ sales, Vermont Public Radio reported. According to VPR, House Speaker Mitzi Johnson said the … Read More

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Huge £200k cannabis farm discovered at Erdington home – after front door left open

They obtained a warrant for an ’empty properties check’ the same day, which was executed at around 4.30pm last Friday (April 27), and found 200 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £200,000 in the loft. A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis but now faces no … Read More

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Cannabis investors flock to Vancouver conference

Millions of dollars for cannabis -related ventures will be up for grabs this week as hundreds of investors from across North America descend on Vancouver to attend the city’s largest-ever conference aimed at cannabis investment. The May 1-2 Arcview Investor Network event is scheduled to include … Read More

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WCHD identifies 3 cases of bleeding from synthetic cannabinoid use

WINNEBAGO COUNTY — The Winnebago County Health Department has identified three cases of severe bleeding connected to synthetic cannabinoid use in Winnebago County. There have been more than 150 people in 13 counties that have experience severe bleeding associated with synthetic … Read More

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VIDEO: Valens Groworks Corp (CNSX:VGW) Licensed Dealer that Extracts Cannabinoids

Valens Groworks Corp (CNSX:VGW) (OTCMKTS:MYMSF) (9FRA:7LV) CEO Tyler Robson talks the difference between licensed dealers versus licensed producers in the cannabis space. Valens Groworks has the ability to extract 72,000kg of dried plant material per month and growing. Tyler talks about … Read More

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UW-Madison researchers play large role in developing skin-healing cannabis for Canadian company

Through the technology, both synthetic cannabinoids and natural extracts of cannabis can be applied using creams or ointments, medicated patches, or oral dosages. The material is said to be natural, nontoxic, biodegradable and biocompatible. UW-Madison researchers also determined the natural … Read More

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My husband filmed me naked, leaked video to public, woman alleges

She also told the court that her husband did not care for the four kids of the union, threatened her life and also smoked Indian-hemp . In her testimony before the court on Monday, the plaintiff narrated how Olaniyan constantly accused her of having extramarital affairs. “I am a food vendor but he is always … … Continue reading My husband filmed me naked, leaked video to public, woman alleges

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Medical Marijuana Dispensary To Open Friday In Montgomery County

PLYMOUTH, PA — Plymouth’s medical marijuana dispensary will officially open its doors on Friday, the company announced. Ilera Healthcare’s Plymouth operation will be the 11th dispensary to begin operations in Pennsylvania, and among the first in Montgomery County, according to the state. Read More

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This “Marijuana Value Stock” Just Delivered a Record Quarterly Profit

Over the trailing-two-year period, a majority of pot stocks have vaulted higher by triple- or quadruple-digit percentages. The expectation that Canadian recreational legalization is around the corner, as well as a discernible shift in the public’s opinion toward marijuana , are fueling valuations ever higher. Read More

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The Trump administration has found a new way to crack down on legal weed

A small change in U.S. Small Business Administration rules could have a big impact on legal weed. The agency has tightened its lending rules to prohibit banks from using SBA-backed loans to finance any business that has direct interaction with the marijuana industry. The change was quietly published … Read More

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Longs man to serve 2 years for stolen gun, marijuana

LONGS, SC (WBTW) – A Longs man will serve two years in jail for carrying an illegal gun and drugs, according to a press release from United States Attorney Beth Drake. The release states that Quavon Melik Bellamy, 22, of Longs, was sentenced in federal court in Florence Monday morning for … Read More

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China Has Been Grilling Canada Over Illicit Marijuana Imports, Memo Shows

Until now there has been little or no public hint of Beijing pointing a finger at Canada over illegal drugs. Canadian Press. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck. A vendor displays marijuana for sale during the 4-20 annual marijuana celebration, in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday April 20, 2018. OTTAWA … Read More

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A Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana at the Federal Level Is on Its Way

Cannabis research firm ArcView Group has estimated that North American legal marijuana sales could explode from $9.7 billion in 2017 (which represented 33% sales growth from 2016) to more than $47 billion by 2027. Meanwhile, Cowen Group recently raised its global legal cannabis sales forecast … Read More

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Cannabis Company Kaya Holdings, Inc (OTCQB:KAYS) Management Joins Oregon Committee in …

“We remain committed to assisting in developing and launching this program so that people can consider replacing their dangerous opioid medications with equally effective cannabis . While we are excited to brand the program in our image for our stores, we very much welcome other cannabis retailers … Read More

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CNN: Medical Cannabis Might Be the Answer – But Are They Asking the Right Question?

The CNN special used former NFL lineman Kyle Turley and current Detroit Lion Mike James as spokesperson for the efficacy of medical cannabis . James is the more interesting story because he’s still an active player. James has asked the NFL, which tests for marijuana and punishes players if it’s found … Read More

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Global Hemp Group’s Quiet Period Set To Expire on May 7th (CNSX:GHG)

Global Hemp Group logo Global Hemp Group’s (CNSX:GHG) quiet period will expire on Monday, May 7th. Global Hemp Group had issued 10,200,000 shares in its IPO on March 27th. The total size of the offering was $142,800,000 based on an initial share price of $14.00. During Global Hemp Group’s … Read More

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Burglars steal watches from Wigginton house

At around 1.15pm on Monday, April 23, three offenders gained access to a property in Hemp Lane before being disturbed by the victims returning home. The offenders then ran off onto Hemp Lane and got into a grey Audi saloon vehicle before driving in the direction of Chesham Road. The following … Read More

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Global Hemp Rope Market 2018 -Timko Ltd, Langman Ropes, Lanex AS, Rawganique, Marlow …

The global “Hemp Rope market ” study wraps a thorough perception into the Hemp Rope market and verifies the main drifts pertaining to the different sectors of the Hemp Rope market, in addition to offering a detailed data regarding the quality and quantity of the market. The report offers classification of … Read More

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Mixed reactions over cannabis legalisation

“Take the good with the bad,” Mangwana wrote on his twitter account. Political analyst Maxwell Saungweme said: “There was no legal, medical or economic justification to ban farming of cannabis apart from some restrictions and laws inherited from the colonial times. Cannabis is a good forex cash cow … Read More

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Aurora Cannabis and Mitacs to Fund Research Project on Health and Economic Outcomes of …

TSX: ACB. EDMONTON, April 30, 2018 /CNW/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (“Aurora” or the “Company”) (TSX: ACB) (OTCQB: ACBFF) (Frankfurt: 21P; WKN: A1C4WM) today announced that the Company and Mitacs, a national, not-for-profit research and training organization, have partnered to fund a … Read More

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Macedonian PM expects €100mn investments into medical cannabis production

Macedonia’s Social Democrat Prime Minister Zoran Zaev expects that €100mn will come into the country for flourishing business to produce of cannabis for medical use, media reported on April 27. Medical cannabis products were legalised in Macedonia by the former conservative VMRO-DPMNE … Read More

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Alberta comes in third for cannabis use per person, new StatsCan data finds

Canadians consumed more than 20 grams of marijuana per person last year, spending $5.6 billion on the product, according to estimates from the government statistics agency. Alberta placed third among provinces in per capita cannabis use in 2017 at 24.1 grams person, trailing Nova Scotia at 27.1 … Read More

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Why Is the Hemp Industry Upset a CBD Medication Bill Passed?

The state’s hemp industry, which produces the majority of cannabidiol (CBD) products in Colorado, are worried about the consequences of a bill the General Assembly has approved that opens the door for CBD medicine approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Colorado lawmakers … Read More

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Upstate man calls 911 to report marijuana reaction

UNION Co., S.C. (WSPA) — A Jonesville man called 911 to report a bad reaction to marijuana . Union County deputies responded to a home on New Hope Church Road after dispatch received a call from a man who reported his reaction to smoking marijuana on Friday. The caller told a deputy “he had … Read … Continue reading Upstate man calls 911 to report marijuana reaction

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New Bedford To Slow Rollout Of Recreational Marijuana

“If we get something done prior to the moratorium expiring, we can adopt it, and then the moratorium would be null and void,” said Lopes. “This gives us the appropriate time we need to properly draft zoning language.” In Rhode Island, lawmakers are studying a rollout of recreational marijuana , but the … Read More

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Teens who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke marijuana : study

This has inspired a new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics into the relationship between e-cigarette and marijuana use among adolescents. The study examined more than 10,000 teenagers who had never used marijuana , surveying the participants before and after a year’s time, at which … Read More

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Zimbabwe Becomes Second African Country to Legalize Marijuana Cultivation

Zimbabwe is the second African nation to legalize marijuana cultivation, reports Reuters. The country’s Minister of Health David Parirenyatwa announced the government’s plan to allow individuals and businesses licenses to grow marijuana for medical and scientific purposes. The five-year license … Read More

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CBD Oil for Chronic Pain Relief: Does it Work?

CBD is one of the compounds that can be found in hemp, and these compounds are known as Cannabinoids . Cannabinoids are linked back to cannabis; however, these compounds are present in different plants with varying concentrations. THC is the Cannabinoid that is responsible for producing a … Read More

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For Women With High Taste / MJ Lifestyle Launches First Ever Luxury Cannabis Magazine

LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The First Ever Luxury Cannabis publication, MJ Lifestyle, will make its official in-print and digital debut on May 4, 2018. MJ Lifestyle artfully introduces Cannabis to the curious, while still pleasing the experienced feminine consumer. With compelling … Read More

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Pictures, Paintings and Pot: This Week’s Cannabis Calendar

But a handful of party planners were able to see through the haze in order to plan plenty of events for May, including pot-infused paint classes, a weekend designed to support veterans, and a concentrates art exhibit benefiting the Rocky Mountain MS Center. Keep reading for our cannabis calendar for … Read More

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Serving Life for Pot in the Legal Cannabis Era

Nine states have now legalized the recreational sale of pot, leaving Knock to watch as cannabis investors begin to reel in money for the same activities that put him behind bars more than 20 years ago. He is one of dozens of inmates set to spend their entire lives in prison for marijuana trafficking during … … Continue reading Serving Life for Pot in the Legal Cannabis Era

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Big Cannabis Seeking Organic Options to Promote Quality Over Quantity

Among the many conversations regarding the impending legalization of marijuana in Canada and other markets, the one that’s getting louder is over the importance of whether a crop can be certified organic or has been exposed to pesticides. The cannabis sector is heeding the demands of many … Read More

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Marijuana Stock Report: Let’s Face It, It’s Time To Panic

The North American Marijuana Index fell again on Friday, as pot stocks ended a newsworthy but rather tranquil week on another down note. Despite Washington’s seeming about-face on weed, including Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ recent admission that “there may well be some benefits from … Read More

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Friend of rapper Rick Ross found with 105 pounds of marijuana in home

Fast forward to September, and deputies in the Florida Keys pulled over Vargas, who is a friend of South Florida rapper Rick Ross, for speeding and arrested him after allegedly finding a bag of marijuana inside his Mercedes-Benz. A few weeks later, federal agents raided his girlfriend’s ocean-view … Read More

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Zimbabwe Has Become The Second Country In Africa To Legalize Marijuana Cultivation

Last year September, Lesotho became the first African country to legalize marijuana . At the time, we also mentioned that Ghana, Swaziland, Malawi and Zimbabwe were on the fast track to legalization of Marijuana – a Canadian firm had approached the Zimbabwean government for a license to produce … Read More

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Thailand’s Legendary Marijuana

The first Thai marijuana to reach the United States came in the 1960s via the Army Post Office. The difference between Thai marijuana and most Vietnamese and Cambodian cannabis, was the difference between bathtub corn whiskey and single malt scotch. In 1967, one amazed DEA agent to called it … Read More

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Global Hemp Yarn Market 2018 -Classic Elite Yarns, Berroco, Fibra Natura, HiKoo, Juniper Moon …

The global “Hemp Yarn market ” study wraps a thorough perception into the Hemp Yarn market and verifies the main drifts pertaining to the different sectors of the Hemp Yarn market, in addition to offering a detailed data regarding the quality and quantity of the market. The report offers classification of … Read More

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Naturally Splendid Reports Year End Results for December 31, 2017 CEO Company Update

This revenue decrease was due to significantly lower sales of bulk hemp seed to South Korea. 2016 retail sales were steady and online sales were higher. In 2016, the Company initiated sales of bulk hemp seed to South Korea at a strong pace, peaking in Q2 and reducing during the second half of 2016 … Read … Continue reading Naturally Splendid Reports Year End Results for December 31, 2017 CEO Company Update

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Hemp , Inc. Applauds Oklahoma for Becoming 37th State to Legalize Hemp

SPRING HOPE, NC, April 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hemp , Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP ), a global leader in the industrial hemp industry with the largest multipurpose industrial hemp processing facility in the western hemisphere, announced today that the Company applauds Oklahoma Gov. Read More

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7 candidates for Trenton mayor. 1 question about marijuana

Seven candidates remain in the race to be Trenton’s next mayor. The election is May 8. And NJ.com wants to know how they stand on one of the more debatable issues in the state, and across the country – the possible legalization of marijuana . It could have a big impact on the city, from … Continue reading 7 candidates for Trenton mayor. 1 question about marijuana

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Beavercreek hosts event to answer questions about medical marijuana

The meeting is being hosted by the City of Beavercreek and will be held with the Mental Health and Recovery Board. Speakers from various areas of expertise will discuss the positives and negatives of having medical marijuana in Greene County. The Xenia Daily Gazette reports Beavercreek City … Read More

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Rapist gets 25 years for vicious assault on girl, 15

In an unrelated matter, police confiscated dagga worth R30 000 in Mbizana at the weekend. A 51-year-old suspect was arrested. This comes just a week after dagga worth R2.6-million was confiscated in two homesteads in an Mbizana village during Operation Fiela. In another incident, police operating … Read More

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Dagga Day celebrations at Golden Harvest Park

It may not be long until marijuana is legal for medicinal or recreational use in South Arica but it did not matter on Saturday 21 April. Friends had a good and relaxed time as they attended the D.Day event at Golden Harvest Park in North Riding. Even though it is still illegal to possess marijuana, … Continue reading Dagga Day celebrations at Golden Harvest Park

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Dagga gets green light in Zimbabwe

Harare — Zimbabweans can now apply for licences to grow cannabis for medical and research purposes, the government has said in a legal notice, making the Southern African nation the second country in Africa to legalise cultivation of the plant. Lesotho announced last year the continent’s first licence … Read More

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Five men convicted of drug trafficking in cannabis dealing ring facing inevitable prison sentences

Five men have been convicted by a jury of drug trafficking after more than 4kg of cannabis was found in homes on Teesside. Dealers in an organised weed dealing ring made £1,000 to £2,000 a day and took about 50 trips between Teesside and Manchester or Leeds in 18 months, a jury heard. Read More

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Cannabis Industry Attorney David Rodman Describes Legal Hurdles

Getting cannabis legalized at state level is tough enough — but then you have to deal with multiple local authorities, complete with their variety of individuals and opinions on marijuana use. Colorado’s principal attorney to the legal cannabis industry David Rodman told us about the challenges both … Read More

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NFL player makes medical marijuana history

To get off of the opioids, he turned to medical marijuana for his pain. Suddenly, “my pain subsided,” James told CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta in an exclusive interview in the documentary “Weed 4: Pot vs. Pills,” which aired Sunday night. “I never had something where I could be … Read More

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Is it time for New York State to legalize pot?

Should New York state legalize recreational marijuana ? A growing chorus of political voice say, “yes”. Republican gubernatorial candidate was first to pitch the idea to voters. Democrat Cynthia Nixon has endorsed the idea. Even the once reluctant incumbent Andrew Cuomo has his administration … Read More

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Chart: Montana medical marijuana patient counts skyrocket in revived program

There weren’t any big expectations for Montana’s medical marijuana market when it was relaunched at the end of 2017, but patient numbers in the Big Sky state have skyrocketed and the state’s dispensaries are winners. Patient numbers have nearly doubled since March 2017, when there were 12,890 … Read More

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Hemp Core Fiber Market Report – Global Industry Analysis, Share, Development, Scope, Trends …

Hemp Core Fiber Market research report is a professional and in-depth study on the current state also focuses on the major drivers and restraints for the key players. Global Hemp Core Fiber Industry research report also provides granular analysis of the market share, segmentation, revenue forecasts … Read More

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Global Hemp Fiber Market 2018 Forecast- AGROFIBRE SAS, HempFlax, Cavac Biomatriaux and …

The report titled Global Hemp Fiber Market 2018 Research Report implements an exhaustive study of Hemp Fiber industry to gather significant and crucial information of Hemp Fiber market size, growth rate, opportunities and Hemp Fiber market forecast from 2018-2023. An appropriate flow of … Read More

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Cannabis tested for insomnia cure in world first trial

A world first trial will investigate if cannabis can help people suffering from chronic insomnia sleep. One in three Australians have problems getting good sleep and researchers at the University of Western Australia believe they could have the answer. “If it is as safe as people hope, if it works as well as … Read More

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About Last Week: Marijuana tax collections surpass expectations; Assembly Democrats endorse …

Officials said $35.6 million of legal marijuana was sold in Nevada in February. “The overall revenue picture is strong and, if it continues the path it is currently on, we can expect to see end-of-year revenue totals that substantially exceed expectations,” said tax department Director Bill Anderson. Read More

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Why America will regret legalizing marijuana

If you’re skeptical, please understand that this is not just a plunge into unfettered hedonism. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) really said it all with his ostentatiously-titled Marijuana Justice Act, which decriminalizes the drug and also expunges older marijuana -related convictions. He’s one of a growing crowd of … Read More

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH BRANDS INC (OTCMKTS:RMHB) Shorts Increased By 44.83%

The firm offers hemp -infused beverages, including energy drinks, black tea, and lemonade; hemp -infused edibles, such as energy bars; and hemp -infused energy shots and coffee shots.Currently it has negative earnings. It is also developing wine based ready-to-drink cocktails; cannabinoid infused … Read More

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Revive Therapeutics Announces Exclusive License Agreement with Wisconsin Alumni Research …

TORONTO, April 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revive Therapeutics Ltd. (“Revive” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:RVV) (OTCQB:RVVTF), a company focused on the research, development and commercialization of novel medical and pharmaceutical cannabinoid -based therapies, today … Read More

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Three Recreational Cannabis Licenses in California City, CA Granted to mCig, Inc. Allowing …

JACKSONVILLE, FL, April 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — mCig, Inc. (OTCBB: MCIG) www.mciggroup.com, a diversified company servicing the legal cannabis markets, announced today that it has officially been awarded three licenses from California City, California, for recreational cannabis … Read More

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH BRANDS INC (OTCMKTS:RMHB) Shorts Strengthened By 44.83% As …

Rocky Mountain High Brands, Inc. develops, makes, markets, and distributes hemp -infused food and beverage products.The company has $20.83 million market cap. The firm offers hemp -infused beverages, including energy drinks, black tea, and lemonade; hemp -infused edibles, such as energy bars; … Read More

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Hemp , Inc. Applauds Oklahoma for Becoming 37th State to Legalize Hemp

SPRING HOPE, NC, April 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hemp , Inc. (OTC PINK:HEMP ), a global leader in the industrial hemp industry with the largest multipurpose industrial hemp processing facility in the western hemisphere, announced today that the Company applauds Oklahoma Gov. Read More

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Three Recreational Cannabis Licenses in California City, CA Granted to mCig, Inc. Allowing …

“Along with our licensed Industrial Hemp farm in Hudson Valley, New York, these additional three California licenses, means that we are quickly getting back to our roots building profitable and efficient operations to be used as a model for future planned expansions. This is just the early part of our plan, … Read More

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Why the NFL’s Ricky Williams Suggests Cannabis for Constipation

Last month, he launched Real Wellness by Ricky Williams, a cannabis -based line of tonics, salves, and vape cartridges—an offshoot of his long and sometimes complicated relationship with herbs. (Repeated violations of the N.F.L.’s drug policy had something to do with Williams’s early retirement, … Read More

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Positive Growth for PharmaCielo Means Big Things for Cannabis

PharmaCielo Ltd., a Canadian cannabis supply company, announced a private placement subscription of CAD$60 million. Each subscription receipt will automatically convert to one common share in the company once it is publically listed. The public listing is the ultimate goal. According to a statement, … Read More

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Cannabis Conference, CWCBExpo, Shares Ten Tips for Properly Cleaning and Maintaining Your …

PARAMUS, N.J., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — CWCBExpo holds a cannabis conference three times per year. Attendees learn a lot about cannabis industry and running a marijuana-based business. It’s important to keep your cannabis equipment clean. Fortunately, regular maintenance is … Read More

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Find out the secret factors behind the success of CBD Hemp Oil Market

The global CBD Hemp Oil market, which is broadly evaluated in the report studies the top-priority growth aspects and how they could impact the market over the forecast tenure under consideration. The analysts have taken painstaking efforts to comprehensively assessing each growth factor of the … Read More

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Expanding Potential of Medical Marijuana Market fueled by Growing Body of Clinical Research on …

The demand for medical marijuana is propelled by its promising therapeutic potential of its psychoactive chemical cannabinoids and a growing body of research to access its clinical efficacy. The growth is fueled by the marked potential of cannabis in treating neuropathic pain, nausea, spasticity, … Read More

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Zelda Therapeutics makes significant progress in medicinal cannabis research programs

Listed medicinal cannabis company Zelda Therapeutics (ASX: ZLD) has made progress in a number of key research programs during the March 2018 financial quarter. Zelda recently received approval for a major study into the pharmacology of cannabinoids in the treatment of paediatric autism patients. Read More

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Zim: Cannabis growers to pay high licence fee of $50 000 – reports

The Zimbabwean government has reportedly set high licence fees for those wishing to farm cannabis . According to Daily News, the government also reduced the prison terms of those “caught illegally dealing in the substance”. Zimbabwe last week legalised production of cannabis for medicinal or … Read More

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Recreational marijuana ban on Auburn town meeting agenda

AUBURN – Voters at the annual town meeting Tuesday will decide whether to ban non-medical marijana establishments, upgrade sewer lines, and convert streetlights to LED. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Auburn High School. Voters will be ask to approve a $66,972,605 fiscal 2019 budget, … Read More

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NFL player makes medical marijuana history: ‘I have a life to live’

(CNN) NFL running back Mike James calls it his medicine for pain management, but league officials call it a banned substance. Now, James’ athletic career is hanging in limbo because he chose pot over pills. In 2013, James was prescribed opioid painkillers after injuring his left ankle in a Monday night … Read More

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How much marijuana is too much? Legalization means new questions for police

Pop quiz: what does 30 grams of marijuana look like? It’s not an abstract question. Under the federal government’s proposed cannabis legalization plan, 30 grams of dried marijuana is the maximum a person can legally possess in a public place. Carry any more and you could be subject to fines, jail time … Read More

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22 suspects arrested for possessing wee, tramadol

Twenty-two suspects have been arrested for possessing substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Tramadol capsules. They included two women and two men who were arrested for allegedly selling substances suspected to be Indian Hemp at a drinking spot at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange. Read More

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Khadijah Adams of CE Hutton to Guest Speak at the 2018 Cannabis Women’s Empowerment …

Khadijah will be featured in Session 2 of the event and is going to talk about the basics of investing in the growing cannabis and hemp industry and how to get your company investment-ready. Khadijah has already placed herself as an authority on cannabis and women empowerment by entering and … Read More

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Positive Growth for PharmaCielo Means Big Things for Cannabis

PharmaCielo, which already operates cannabis cultivation and processing facilities in Colombia, will be teaming up with Colombia’s own Universidad CES to prepare materials and lectures for the symposium. The cannabinoid education will be geared towards doctors and other medical professionals. Read More

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Four NW suspects to appear on charges of possession of dagga

Four suspects aged between 24 and 70 are expected to appear in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court in North West tomorrow on charges of possession of dagga . The suspects were nabbed during an intelligence driven operation conducted in Klipgat, Shakung and Jackalsdans on Friday after … Read More

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Police crackdown on drug abuse

In an effort to curb the problem, the Primrose police recently hosted a foot patrol operation in the Makause informal settlement. During the operation, 13 suspects, aged between 24 and 46 years old, were arrested for the possession of drugs and dagga . The accused were taken to the Primrose Police … Read More

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News making headlines in South Africa

#OperationFielaII yielded positive results after a total of 12 suspects were apprehended by police officers. The suspects were arrested for various crimes such as contravention of the Immigration Act possession of dagga and possession of counterfeit cigarettes. ALSO READ: Verulam drug den raided. Read More

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#OperationFiela: Umlazi supermarket robbery suspects arrested

Police also recovered ten slopes of dagga during the operation,” she explained. Police reports stated that the suspects will also be charged for business robbery. ALSO READ: Mall robbery kingpin arrested in Umlazi. “It is alleged that on April 22, 2018, five unknown armed men entered a supermarket in … Read More

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East London trio expected in court for alleged drug dealing

… three male suspects between the ages of 30 and 44 was arrested at Needs Camp and Orange Groove East London for possession of 850 Mandrax tablets, 102 dagga bompies with a combined street value of +-R70 000. “All three suspects will appear in the East London Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Read More

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Child to be born with opioid addiction after police raid nabs medicinal cannabis

He said some years ago he had cannabis seeds arrive in the letterbox – seeds that had a connection to the late Helen Kelly, who campaigned to legalise medicinal cannabis while she dealt with terminal lung cancer. “A couple of weeks [after the seeds arrived] I got a phone call from Helen Kelly, and she … … Continue reading Child to be born with opioid addiction after police raid nabs medicinal cannabis

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Cannabis may help insomniacs sleep

Medicinal cannabis has previously been tested for its effectiveness in controlling epilepsy and chronic pain. Test subjects reported side-effects including feelings of sleepiness, which led Perth-based pharmaceutical company Zelda Therapeutics to develop a cannabinoid formula to investigate its use in … Read More

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Possession and cannabis in driver’s system

A 38-year-old Cowra man who crashed his car while driving with cannabis in his system has been disqualified from driving for three months. Brendan Lee Cusick was also charged for possessing about 15.8g of cannabis and negligent driving after crashing on the Olympic Highway near Young between … Read More

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Cannabis the star of Sydney’s massive upcoming Hemp Health & Innovation Expo

Now in it’s third year, the Hemp Health & Innovation (HHI) Expo & Symposium is once again planning to spread through Sydney’s Rosehill Gardens for two days of nothing but engaging interactive and multifaceted experiences surrounding hemp food, medicinal and health products, fabrics and textiles, … Read More

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New Jersey is arresting a shocking amount of people for marijuana (JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN)

Dude, I knew it was bad for marijuana smokers in New Jersey, but I didn’t know it was this bad. The gulf is much wider than I would’ve guessed. It’s like the difference between a dimebag of schwag and an ounce of kind bud. (Sorry if my pot references are dated. I’ve been out of … Continue reading New Jersey is arresting a shocking amount of people for marijuana (JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN)

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Singapore, home to strict drug laws, looks to develop synthetic marijuana compounds

Singapore, known for some of the world’s most stringent drug laws, aims to develop medical treatments containing synthetic elements of the cannabis, or marijuana , plant. The government-run National Research Foundation, a body in charge of national research and development, launched a program … Read More

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Zimbabwe legalises marijuana for medicinal use

By Alina Polianskaya- The Independent Online. Zimbabwe has made it legal to produce marijuana for medicinal and scientific uses. It follows in the footsteps of Lesotho, the tiny nation which last year became the first in Africa to issue a license for medical marijuana . Zimbabwe has been considering … Read More

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Clearing the smoke: MP Bill Blair tries to clarify cannabis confusion

The 50 people who gathered at Richmond Green Secondary School to discuss legal pot formed a diverse group, from recreational users to pharmacists, safety experts, addiction counsellors, those who use cannabis for medicinal purposes, those who invested in cannabis on the stock market and … Read More

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Cannabis may help insomniacs sleep

A medical trial will investigate if a drop of cannabis oil before bed could help sufferers of chronic insomnia finally get a good night’s sleep. In a world-first, researchers at the University of Western Australia will test if the sedating effect of medicinal cannabis can be used by the one-in-three Australians who … Read More

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Singapore, home to strict drug laws, looks to develop synthetic marijuana compounds

Singapore is funding research on medical treatments containing synthetically-derived compounds of the marijuana plant. The Southeast Asian city-state is known for strict drug laws. Projects will not be focusing on the cannabis plant’s psychoactive compound, known as tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. Read More

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ABcann: The Cannabis Player That Moves Like A Snail

ABcann received its first license in 2014 and commenced production in mid-2015. First cannabis sales in Canada occurred in February 2016. In the third quarter of 2017, the company reported less than $200k in sales, an abysmal figure after nearly two years of operations. Management failed to advance … Read More

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Women shaping the cannabis industry

The percentage of women who held executive level positions in the cannabis industry was a staggering 36% in 2015, according to a reader survey conducted by Marijuana Business Daily. Last year, however, that number fell to 27%, the publication reported. Even so, the number is still higher than the … Read More

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English Landing sign raises questions about slavery

It sits in the front of Park University and it talks about slaves, tobacco, and the hemp market. Parkville is home of Park College, founded by John A McAfee and George S. Park in 1875. They pioneered a new format of education. The sign was erected by the Platte County historical society. For me, there … … Continue reading English Landing sign raises questions about slavery

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University of Utah to research effect of cannabis on the brain

A $740,000 grant will cover a lot of research and testing of cannabinoids . Scientists plan to have about 40 people participate in the study and say no one will be getting high. “So THC is the active ingredient that causes psychoactive effects, and then there’s other what we call cannabinoids … like CBD, … Read … Continue reading University of Utah to research effect of cannabis on the brain

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Singapore, home to strict drug laws, looks to develop synthetic marijuana compounds

The government-run National Research Foundation, a body in charge of national research and development, launched a program earlier this year to unlock the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids — chemical compounds of the cannabis plant. It’s part of the organization’s broader $25 million initiative … Read More

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Blacks Disproportionately Arrested For Marijuana Despite Growing Acceptance Of Pot

About 61 percent of Americans say marijuana should be legalized, a sentiment that has increased steady in recent years, according to the Pew Research Center. That hasn’t stopped the police from disproportionately targeting Black and Brown people for marijuana arrests. In states that legalized pot, … Read More

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HempStaff hosts Medical Marijuana Dispensary Training courses

BALTIMORE — WBFF — HempStaff, a leading training and recruitment agency for the legal marijuana industry, returned to Maryland to host Medical Marijuana Dispensary Training courses in Baltimore, on Sunday. The class, which took place at the Hilton Baltimore B.W.I. Airport Hotel, taught participants … Read More

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