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
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
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
International Spain presented with 3 bills to regulate adult-use cannabis All the bills seek to regulate a cannabis market, as well as define rules for cannabis social clubs and cultivation Kathryn TindaleOctober 15, 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 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 Canada House brings in $4M in revenue, cuts losses in half A loss of $2.6M this quarter represents a 58% drop Kathryn TindaleSeptember 29, 2021
Business InMed Pharmaceuticals reports net loss of US$10.2M The firm says expenses will increase as research and 'important progress' continues Kathryn TindaleSeptember 24, 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