Aphria is now the supplier for a transdermal patch company This past Tuesday, Aphria announced that it had signed a deal with Manna Molecular Science, a company that manufactures transdermal cannabis patches. Through the partnership, Aphria will produce and sell the patches and has picked up a worldwide license agreement with Manna, giving it an
Officials decide to delay the ban in order to allow businesses time to prepare Health officials in New York City recently, and abruptly, pulled the plug on food products that contained cannabidiol (CBD). They stated that CBD has yet to be evaluated appropriately by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and, as such, could not
The lifestyle guru is now an advisor to Canopy Growth Martha Stewart is not just a home decoration and food expert. She is a cannabis enthusiast and is showing off her skills in her new role. Stewart has teamed up with Canopy Growth Corp., where she will serve as an advisor to help the company
University of California at Berkeley scientists have made a major breakthrough The cannabis industry is about to make a huge leap forward. Scientists with the University of California at Berkeley have been successful at creating tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in the lab. If they are able to reproduce the results on a large scale,
The American Psychological Association lobbies for faster responses to research requests The American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest organization of psychology professionals in the U.S. It has a lot of weight behind it with its numbers and resources and is putting its abilities to good use. It has sent a letter to newly appointed
Discrepancies between state and federal laws are hindering growth Conflicting laws on the state and federal levels are suppressing the marijuana industry. More lawmakers and political figures are growing impatient at what they view as delays in the legislative process and are pressing the federal government to take action. The head of the U.S. Federal
Jefferies Financial Group is now tracking seven marijuana stocks Marijuana continues to find its place on Wall Street. Cowen and JPMorgan have recently been spreading the word more often on marijuana stocks and, now, another Wall Street heavyweight has entered the fray. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has launched coverage of seven marijuana stocks, including some
Several engineering advancements are helping marijuana companies become more productive As with the dawn of any new technology or innovation, the marijuana industry is just getting started. There are advances every day that are making companies become more efficient and are helping them improve their operations. These advancements are shaping the industry, helping it to
The calming effects of CBD could help artists to tap their creative juices Cannabidiol (CBD) has already been shown to help reduce anxiety and stress, helping many people overcome phobias related to social interaction and to help them sleep better. CBD has calming effects that make everyday activities some see as a struggle easier, and
An expert weighs in on how cannabis can treat the debilitating diseases Dr. Ethan Russo is a board-certified neurologist and the former Senior Medical Advisor of GW Pharmaceutics. He is now the Director of Research and Development at the International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI) and is a leading authority on all things cannabis. As