On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Jeannette VanderMarel, a long-time leader in the Canadian cannabis landscape from her time at The Green Organic Dutchman and 48North. Jeannette VanderMarel noted: “Cannabis presents such an opportunity to improve patient and consumer well-being, and increase health by offering new and innovative treatment alternatives. …Read the […]
“I was telling patients, ‘Look, these are decent bills,’” said Christine Stenquist, the head of Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Advocates . Senate Minority Whip Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, is sponsoring Senate Bill 195. “The recommendation in the bill right now is that a first responder, other than law enforcement, could be a […]
“We were raided with no fines or criminal charges or any means to argue that what the government is doing is unconstitutional,” Smith said. …Read the full story
“We would deeply appreciate your willingness to share your expertise on the intersections between your committees’ jurisdictions, your states’ experiences, and comprehensive cannabis reform and invite you to join the process of perfecting this legislation. A 2021 Pew Research poll found 60 percent of respondents support legalizing it for both medical and recreational use and an […]
10, 2022 — Despite the perception that marijuana is harmless, there is some scientific evidence challenging that belief, and there are many unanswered questions about its impact on brain health, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association’s journal Stroke. This scientific statement is intended to guide health care […]
In a media release Wednesday, the Saskatoon Police Service said a 31-year-old man was arrested at approximately 11:30 p.m., near a house in the 2900 block of Cumberland Avenue South. Investigators subsequently executed a search warrant at a house in the area and arrested two women. …Read the full story
“I know a lot of people have a view about cannabis and think it needs to be legalised, but the reality is at the moment it is not legalised. …Read the full story
In previous studies, cannabis derivatives have been shown to inhibit P450 enzymes, but the extent of this interference has been unstudied. The study, published in Drug Metabolism and Disposition, analyzed in detail the interactions between cannabinoid metabolites and hepatic P450 enzymes. Competitive inhibition of P450 enzymes can lead to a build-up of drugs to a toxic […]
In December, global drug major Pfizer announced its acquisition of Arena Pharma, a medical cannabis company, for $6.7 billion. …Read the full story
The announcement follows the company’s recent expansion of its distribution services for patients in El Paso, the Texas Panhandle, the Rio Grande Valley and Northeast Texas. …Read the full story
In the US, more than half of citizens now live in a state with a legal, regulated recreational cannabis market, with additional states having some kind of decriminalisation policy. Keeping subscribers up-to-date with news & insight within the CBD industry. …Read the full story
On Wednesday, the Planning Commission will consider changes to rules for new dispensaries, enabling them to expand beyond industrial zoning areas and into commercial areas. Currently, cannabis retailers—both storefronts and cultivation sites—are only allowed to operate in industrial zones. The proposal coming before the commission would also allow up to 10 new cannabis businesses for equity applicants only, […]
A new study by University of Calgary and Dalhousie University researchers has revealed how much cannabis affects driving performance relative to another common drug involved in crashes: alcohol. Sarah Simmons, PhD, when she was a doctoral student at UCalgary, the meta-analysis is the first of its kind to focus on driving performance and behaviour within the […]
You have navigated the difficult application process, got your license to legally grow cannabis for sale, begged, borrowed and used all your savings to have the investment money needed to grow cannabis on the family farm down in the Land of Enchantment South. Unless you’re beyond the reach of the checkpoints, the state’s legalization equity […]
Under the current rules, first and second offenses are subject to a fine of NIS 1,000 and NIS 2,000 respectively, a third offense requires a conditional settlement deal, and a fourth offense means a possible indictment. MK Sharren Haskel, a member of Sa’ar’s New Hope party, has championed cannabis decriminalization. But as the journalism we […]
The cannabis sector hasn’t been a favorite among investors in recent months, but marijuana company Canopy Growth were up 13.5% and 9.6%, respectively. While Canopy CEO David Klein said the company was “beginning to stabilize our Canadian business,” it was its vape and drinks businesses that helped in this quarter. Canopy said its global cannabis […]
