Hong Kong to ban CBD, with up to 7-year jail term for possession to match heroin, cocaine
Hong Kong will ban cannabidiol, or CBD, from February, adding the cannabis compound to a criminalised list of drugs including heroin and cocaine.
What is the Future of the European medical cannabis industry?
A survey has found that medicinal cannabis use substantially reduced the use of opiate-based painkillers and improved physical functioning
Medicinal cannabis found to reduce opiate pain medicine usage
A survey has found that medicinal cannabis use substantially reduced the use of opiate-based painkillers and improved physical functioning
Medical Cannabis for Neuropathic Pain
Many cultures throughout history have used cannabis to treat a variety of painful ailments. Neuropathic pain is a complicated condition that is challenging to treat with our current medications.
Japan should consider allowing medical cannabis: health panel
Japan – which has strict laws against the use of marijuana – should consider approving the import, manufacture and use of medicines derived from cannabis, subject to the same approval process as pharmaceuticals, a Health Ministry panel said.
Medical cannabis use reduces sleep disturbances caused by PTSD
Both sleep disturbances and nightmares are standard features of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that are included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental (DSM–5) diagnostic criteria for this condition.
Medical cannabis improves quality of life in autistic adults – UK study
A new UK study shows that medical cannabis could improve quality of life in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Cannabis is More Effective Than Prescription Drugs for Pregnancy-Related Nausea Says New Study
Pregnancy-related nausea is one of the most common experiences among expectant mothers.