Alternative Energy Tests of illicit Ontario weed show high levels of pesticides, low THC, police say National Research Council of Canada tests showed toxic pesticides in many samples and THC content lower than advertised Kathryn TindaleNovember 25, 2021
Health and Safety Can psilocybin help smokers quit? Johns Hopkins to study impact with NIH grant It’s the first federal grant to be awarded for psychedelic treatment research in 50 years Kathryn TindaleOctober 19, 2021
Canada ‘Nanny state’ Canada gets ‘D’ grade for cannabis legalization In a report by several industry groups, its authors continue to argue for less restriction to battle the still-thriving illicit market Kathryn TindaleOctober 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
Canada New Brunswick gives illicit weed failing grades on potency and contaminants On average, unregulated bud tested had 10%-lower THC than advertised Nick LabaOctober 1, 2021
Business Avicanna files patent for cannabinoid med that reduces epileptic seizures, sudden death A number of the medical cannabis maker's products are available to Canadian patients Natalia Buendia CalvilloSeptember 24, 2021
Health and Safety US CDC and FDA issue warnings on delta-8 THC The agencies are trying to crack down on the alternative cannabinoid after a surge in availability and adverse events this year Natalia Buendia CalvilloSeptember 17, 2021
Health and Safety Scottish MPs set up cross-party medical cannabis group The Cross-Party Group on Medical Cannabis hopes to shed light on developing treatments Kathryn TindaleSeptember 16, 2021
Cannabis WADA to review cannabis ban after Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension While WADA has committed to do a review, weed will still be prohibited in 2022 Kathryn TindaleSeptember 15, 2021
Data Trespass grows threaten wildlife in western US states, study shows Researchers identify 3 animals of concern because their habitats overlap with illicit sites that use toxic pesticides Kathryn TindaleSeptember 3, 2021