2017 marked the 25th anniversary of one of the most important discoveries in cannabinoid science. On March 24, 1992, Lumír Hanuš, a Czech analytical chemist working in Israel with American pharmacologist William Devane, isolated the first known endocannabinoid in the human brain. They named it anandamide, after the Sanskrit word for joy or bliss.   Link...

The Therapeutic Goods Administration as part of the Australian Government Department of Health has published a number of documents as guidance on accessing medicinal cannabis for specific issues.

A report from Marijuana Business Daily. This report provides an in-depth look at the varied cannabis business markets and sectors in Europe.

Consumer interest in CBD has risen rapidly and is growing fast. The size of the UK CBD market is between 3-6 times larger than previous well quoted estimates (£300M per year vs £100M (Brightfield report).

By Jillian Kubala, MS, RD on April 23, 2019 CBD may promote weight loss by reducing appetite, boosting metabolism, and encouraging the “browning” of fat cells. However, research is currently limited, and more human studies are needed. Access the full article by Healthline here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cbd-oil-for-weight-loss

by Marijuana Business Daily International, 2019 This report provides industry leaders and investors interested in the European markets a realistic estimate of its current market sizes and a detailed analysis of the countries where the most opportunities exist. What it will not provide is long-term, uncertain projections with no basis in data. In 2018, only...

Close to 1,300 pain sufferers from across the country took part in the survey run by Chronic Pain Australia – and it seems medical cannabis has been on the minds of many as an option for managing/treating their pain.

Current levels and dangers of opioid use in the U.S. warrant the investigation of harm-reducing treatment alternatives.

Opioids may be recommended as a second-line pharmacotherapy but have risks including overdose and death. Cannabis has been shown to be effective for treating nerve pain without the risk of fatal poisoning.

The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research (2017) by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice; Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda Significant changes have taken place in the policy landscape surrounding cannabis legalization, production, and use. During...