EDUCATE BEFORE YOU MEDICATE

It has long been known that resinous cannabis flower tops are well endowed with medicinal components. But that’s not the only part of the plant that has been used for therapeutic purposes. Cannabis roots have also provided relief for various ailments in traditional cultures.

THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM AND MOOD Our moods are affected by our environment, life situations, genetics, and brain activity. Some individuals are simply happier than others, and research on CB1 (cannabinoid) receptor genes gives us some clues to why that happens. [1] However, even though some are seemingy genetically destined to find and maintain happiness easier, […]

Coffee and cannabis are two of the most widely used psychoactive substances in the world. Whereas cannabis is often consumed to relax the body, enhance perception, and stimulate creativity, coffee – like tea and other caffeinated beverages – is typically used to energize and help people focus, particularly in the face of exhaustion. Does it make […]

It’s relatively easy to experience medical benefits from cannabis. A puff or two of a resin-rich reefer can do the trick for a lot of people. But smoking marijuana is not the be-all and end-all of cannabis therapeutics. One doesn’t have to smoke marijuana or get high to experience the medical benefits of cannabis.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide in individuals under the age of 45. Triggered by concussions from car accidents, falls, violent contact sports, explosives or by gunshot and stab wounds, TBI affects 1.7 million Americans annually. It is the most commonly identified cause of epilepsy among adults.

Canada Becomes Second Country in the World – and First G-20 Nation – to Legalize Marijuana | Drug Policy Alliance Last night, the Canadian Senate approved The Cannabis Act, making Canada the second country in the world to legally regulate all aspects of the marijuana market – including production, sale and consumption – following Uruguay’s historic move […]

Teen Marijuana Use in Colorado Still Has Not Increased Since Legalization: Report | Marijuana Policy Project DENVER — A new federal report shows rates of teen marijuana use in Colorado have still not increased since voters decided to end marijuana prohibition in 2012 and start regulating it similarly to alcohol for adult use. The U.S. […]

Canada Becomes Second Country to End Marijuana Prohibition; Regulated Adult Sales to Begin Later This Year | Marijuana Policy Project OTTAWA, ON — A bill to legalize and regulate marijuana for adult use in Canada received final approval from lawmakers Tuesday and will now be sent to the governor general for royal assent. Prime Minister […]

Canada: Lawmakers Reconcile and Pass Historic Marijuana Legalization Legislation | Paul Armentano OTTAWA, ON — Members of the Canadian House and Senate have reconciled and given final approval to C-45, sweeping legislation amending the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act so that those over the age of 18 may legally possess, purchase, and grow personal use […]

In One Week, Oklahoma Voters to Decide Fate of Medical Marijuana | NORML In just seven days, voters in Oklahoma will have the opportunity to decide in favor of providing much-needed medical marijuana access to patients. State Question 788 will appear on the June 26 ballot. Under this plan, physicians — not lawmakers — will […]

Tracy Szerszen, president of PJLA, details a list of the common issues labs should be aware of when preparing for ISO 17025 accreditation. The post Top 10 Common Findings Detected During Cannabis Laboratory Assessments: A Guide to Assist with Accreditation appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

This year, NCIA's Cannabis Business Summit will host the author of the Cole Memo to discuss his predictions for the future of federal cannabis policy.a The post James Cole to Keynote Cannabis Business Summit appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

In Part 2, Dr. Askew takes a look at how potentially problematic laboratory cultures can affect test results. The post Quality Plans for Lab Services: Managing Risks as a Grower, Processor or Dispensary, Part 2 appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

A QA system supports continuous improvement, reliable data sets and the very best in business practices for those in the cannabis industry and at cannabis testing labs. The post Quality Assurance for the Cannabis Industry appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.

Designing a cannabis food product with GMPs, local regulations, ingredient sourcing and scalability in mind can help companies succeed quickly. The post Designing the Perfect Cannabis Edible in California appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.