The bill could be good for medical marijuana in the United States but contains some controversial limitations A new federal farm bill is expected to provide a major boost to medical cannabis stocks that use CBD derived from hemp. The bill includes nationwide legalization of hemp, marijuana’s non-hallucinogenic sister plant. The bill could come up
Marijuana businesses in the state will finally have a financial institution at their disposal A credit union in Alaska isn’t waiting for the feds to approve marijuana before giving businesses in the industry a banking partner. Credit Union 1 announced yesterday that it will launch a pilot program for marijuana companies to give them a
Marijuana deliveries are more lucrative and safer than taxi services Uber and Lyft have both made a dent in the for-hire transportation industry. They are found around the world – often amid a great deal of controversy with local taxi groups – but drivers are forced to work long hours for little money while dealing
The strips can provide an easier mechanism to provide faster pain relief In what is about to be a first for the U.S., CBD (cannabidiol) strips are about to make their way to convenience store shelves across the country. The strips are being launched through a partnership between the Asian American Trade Associations Council (AATAC)
Cannabis and hops are distant relatives, according to scientists A few days ago, a cannabis genome map was revealed, showing how tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) came to be. Along the same thread, researchers have now shown that a main ingredient in beer is a relative to cannabis. However, the family split about 28 million years ago. A
The Congressman takes another dig at marijuana before being forced out of office Long-time marijuana opponent and Congressman Pete Sessions isn’t going down without a fight. He may only have a few weeks left on Capitol Hill after losing his reelection bid, but he continues to do everything he can to prevent marijuana from becoming
The acquisition gives Civilized access to a company focusing on news and events in the marijuana industry Civilized, a media brand based in California and New Brunswick, Canada that focuses on cannabis culture, has announced that it is acquiring Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis is a platform that provides news, events and analysis related
Bernie’s new book says marijuana prohibition is doing more harm than good Senator Bernie Sanders is a believer. He understands the importance of marijuana and has repeatedly sought to have cannabis descheduled, including through a Senate bill he drafted in 2015. After not seeing much headway on the subject, he has now tried a different
Opioid abuse is a global issue that can be overcome through marijuana There is an opioid epidemic occurring around the world. In the U.S. alone, opioid overdoses cut short the lives of more than 60,000 individuals last year, up from 42,000 in 2015. This trend has continued, but reports show that opioid use is down
CBD is a faster- and longer-acting antidepressant than conventional medicine The belief that cannabis is helpful in treating depression is nothing new. It has been used for years as an antidepressant, allowing a large number of individuals lead more fulfilling lives. A new study, however, goes one step further and shows that cannabidiol (CBD), a