International Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly advances medical cannabis bill Supporters of the bill hope it isn't vetoed by the president Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 20, 2021
Research Terpene-based drugs could be the future of painkillers, researchers say Several of the common smell-producing compounds in cannabis are associated with analgesic properties, and have attractive safety profiles Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 19, 2021
Legalization DEA proposes hiking Schedule I drug production for medical research After a spike in demand for research, the DEA is proposing increased quotas for controlled substances including MDMA, LSD, psilocybin and cannabis Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 18, 2021
Cannabis Nearly half of US breast cancer patients use cannabis medically, but don’t tell their doctor: study A majority of physicians aren't equipped to talk about medical cannabis, and patients often look for information elsewhere Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 15, 2021
Business Canopy buys right to acquire Wana for US$297.5M Indiva will retain licensing rights to keep producing the brand in Canada for now Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 14, 2021
International Mexican Supreme Court minister proposes criminalizing simple possession of cannabis Just as Mexico's highest court enacts a ruling that prohibition is unconstitutional, a minister is proposing criminal penalties to deter use Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 13, 2021
Business TREC Brands set to buy Agripharm for undisclosed sum The deal will give it control of a couple of US brands, as well as broad market coverage in Canada Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 12, 2021
Canada Sunshine Coast districts ask for more resources to enforce illicit grow ops The West Coast municipalities say they don't have the tools to enforce federal rules at the local level Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 8, 2021
Business 80% of patients report reduced symptoms after using cannabis oil: Khiron study Taking sublingual oils proved beneficial for chronic pain, nausea, anxiety and a list of other common ailments Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 7, 2021
Business Australis to help build massive produce facility in Kuwait The $1.4M-deal through its subsidiary is set to help grow more local produce in the desert nation Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 5, 2021