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 ReadingDelta 8 Legal status is challenged in Catoosa County, Georgia. Smoke shops in Catoosa County recently got a letter from Sheriff Gary Sisk notifying them they are violating state law.
The letter says “the products the sheriffs office has purchased and tested all contain significant levels of Delta 9.” Is Delta 8 THC Legal in Georgia…
Continue ReadingAmong the wave of hemp-derived cannabinoids sweeping the country—delta 8 THC, delta-O THC, and delta-10 THC among them—few have eluded public understanding more than HHC. Googling the compound brings up a host of contradictory information: about its legality, its effects on the body, and even whether it occurs naturally in the cannabis plant…
Continue ReadingYoon Suk-Yeol, a conservative presidential contender, has officially been elected as the new president of South Korea…
According to news reports, Yoon of the People Power Party defeated his politically progressive opponent, Lee Jae-Myung, by less than 1%.
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…
Continue ReadingKava (Piper Methysticum) is a plant native to the Western Pacific Region. The roots of the tall, shrub-like plant are typically harvested for their active plant elements, their kavalactones. Although kava plants produce 18 types of kavalactones, only six are believed to contribute to the soothing, relaxing effects kava root supplements are known for. The plant extract is often recommended for muscle tension, stress, and restful sleep. Although non-intoxicating, kava root extract can cause drowsiness in large amounts…
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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…
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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