The signing of the 2018 farm bill by President Donald Trump this month allowed hemp cultivation and transfer of hemp-derived products for commercial purposes across state lines. The feds have removed all the restrictions on the sale, transport or possession of hemp-derived products. At least those products that …
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are very common mental conditions that humans experiences as they grow old and a lot of experiments are still going on to find potential solutions for these conditions. In most cases, experiments are done on mice. For experiments to deal with dementia and Alzheimer’s, …
In the Netherlands, the types of cannabis are to be sold at a lower price to the government by the producers. There is a shift observed in the cost price also, where it will now be €2.35 per gram instead of the on-going price of €5.80 per gram. The advantageous part of this change is that the selling price of …
Imagine a field where the subjects you are learning and studying, is all about cannabis. Well, you need not be imagining anymore because earning a degree in Cannabis is now a reality. Although in many countries consuming marijuana is still considered illegal, countries like the USA already have institutions that …
Canada surprised many when it became one of the first countries in the world to legalize recreational marijuana. Many people had their reservations, but it didn’t do much damage that critics had expected. Since legalization law was passed, the concerns were different. For instance, what would the access to …
Is it right to legalize recreational marijuana? That might be an ongoing debate, but Michigan recently joined the list of states that has legalized recreational marijuana. In fact, it is the first state in the entire Midwest to do so. Voters had backed the legalization step way back in 2018, and starting from …
The chemical compounds in cannabis, together called cannabinoids, interact with the endocannabinoid system in the human body. These chemicals stay in the system long after marijuana is consumed/smoked, and two cannabinoids are of important concern – tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). If you …
Even a decade back, there wasn’t a single state in the US that allowed the use of recreational marijuana legally. Today, there are 10 states, where you can legally buy and use recreational marijuana, besides Washington D.C. In 34 states, you can have access to medical cannabis. In recent years, Canada has …
Canada pulled off a major stunt when it became the second country (after Uruguay) to legalize non-medical cannabis in 2018. At the end of first year, Canadians have reportedly spent $908 million on recreational marijuana. The statistics are anything to go buy, the legalization of recreational marijuana has opened …
Most South Asian countries have maintained a rather apprehensive approach towards legalization of cannabis and weed. It was surprising when Thailand became the first country in the region to legalize cannabis for medical & research purposes. The current government has been vocal about its support for the …
