The Kentucky House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state. The legislation now heads to the Senate.
The measure, sponsored by Rep. Jason Nemes (R), was taken up by the full chamber about a week after clearing the House Judiciary Committee. Meanwhile, separate adult-use and medical legalization bills were filed by Democratic lawmakers last month.
Continue ReadingSince the rise of opioid overdoses, physicians have decreased prescribing them for patients with pain. Additionally, inflating drug prices have made it difficult for many to afford the medication they need, if they can get it.
As a result, people dealing with pain have had to look for alternatives and have discovered CBD oil for pain and other benefits…
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As beauty brands roll out new product lines featuring various compounds targeting blemishes, moisture balance, or the visible signs of aging, it’s quite natural to wonder if the latest “innovations” will solve your skin concerns…
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AIRO is an award-winning national brand with a mission to delight consumers with a premium inhalation experience. Known for its quality devices and strains, AIRO can be found in 15 States and Puerto Rico…
With war just a day’s drive from German borders and considerably closer than that to other EU members like Poland and Turkey, how will the outbreak of hostilities affect cannabis reform and the industry across the region?
Continue ReadingIn the last decade, CBD and hemp products have taken the health and wellness industry by storm.
Many people are still confused whether hemp and CBD gummies are the same thing…
Continue ReadingThis week the European Commission released news of two important developments that will certainly move the industry forward regionally. This is true even if further legal action is required in specific jurisdictions. With reform at an EU level, this creates the opportunity for policy and regulatory changes in individual countries like never before.
One very good example of this is the Kanavape case in France, which was raised to an EU-level legal challenge, and which, in turn, spawned a similar lawsuit in Germany to allow imported hemp products…
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CBG (cannabigerol) is a cannabinoid of the cannabis plant, much like THC and CBD. Whereas THC and CBD occur in much higher amounts, CBG is a minor cannabinoid, only showing up as about 1% of the plant. CBG exists because of the decarboxylation of cannabigerolic acid, the precursor molecule to CBG. Most CBG gets converted to THC, CBD, or other cannabinoids during growth.
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The agency overseeing Ohio’s medical cannabis program hopes to expand the state’s definition of THC to include delta-8 and other THC isomers, reports Hemp Grower. This would officially make delta-8 legal in the state for medical use – while greatly restricting its reach. Currently in a regulatory gray zone, delta-8 is sold in gas stations, liquor stores, and head shops.
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The National Football League is awarding $1 million to two medical teams researching the ability of CBD and THC to aid various sports-related injuries, the Associated Press reports.
One team will investigate…
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