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Meta-analysis: Cannabis-based medicines linked to fewer tics in Tourette syndrome
Cannabis-based medicines may reduce both tic severity and premonitory urges in adults with Tourette syndrome,…
French CBD crackdown may trigger a new legal battle
A new conflict is taking shape in the French CBD market after regulatory action against…
Study: Young cannabis users had higher testosterone
A new study in Communications Medicine links cannabis use in young men to changes in…
Amsterdam drops tourist coffeeshop ban in new coalition deal
PRO Amsterdam and D66 have presented a new coalition agreement in which the disputed tourist…
Cell study: CBD protected nerve cells in Parkinson’s model
A new bioRxiv preprint describes how cannabidiol, CBD, protected dopamine-like nerve cells from oxidative stress…
MrBeast Winner Arrested After Cannabis Seizure in Paraguay
American pilot Jabari Brown, known from a MrBeast contest in which he won a private…
Germany: Drug Commissioner Open to Pilot Projects for Cannabis Shops
For the first time, a CDU politician has spoken out in favor of pilot projects…
Brazilian Hemp Stakeholders Push for 1.0% THC Limit, Citing Risk in Tropical Conditions
Brazilian hemp stakeholders are pushing for a 1.0% THC threshold for industrial hemp, arguing that…
Meta-Analysis: Cannabinoids May Enhance Chemotherapy’s Anti-Tumor Effects
A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Pharmaceuticals (May 2026) demonstrates that cannabinoids —…
CBD shows opioid-sparing effects in new animal study
A new study published in The Journal of Pain (May 2026) shows that cannabidiol (CBD)…
Meta-study: The body’s own cannabinoids may explain the runner’s high
A new scientific review article in The Neuroscientist highlights the endocannabinoid system as a central…
RNS fuels political populism, the Big Brother state and system-threatening crime
Riksförbundet Narkotikafritt Samhälle, RNS, wants to present itself as a responsible civic movement. In reality,…
Business of Cannabis Awards 2026: All Winners and Nominees
The Business of Cannabis Awards 2026 took place in London on May 26, alongside the…
Forbes Tests 115 CBD Products: Mold, Lead and Pesticides Found in Some Samples
A new investigation by Forbes Health highlights a sensitive issue for the CBD industry: products…
THCA moves toward narcotics classification in Sweden
The Swedish Public Health Agency has proposed that delta-9-THC acid A, also known as THCA-A,…
CBD highlighted as a promising new route against periodontitis
CBD may gain a clearer role in the future of dental care. A new systematic…
British patient survey shows strong results for medical cannabis in mental health conditions
A new British patient survey from four major medical cannabis clinics reports that a large…
Greece bans sale of dried hemp flowers
Greece has introduced a nationwide ban on retail sales of dried flowers from Cannabis sativa…
Hashtag: New Danish Study to Investigate Whether Wegovy Can Reduce Cannabis Cravings
A new research project in Denmark will investigate whether the medication Wegovy, which contains the…
NFL Supports LEAP’s Work on Alternative Crisis Response
The National Football League supports the Law Enforcement Action Partnership, LEAP, through its Inspire Change…
Vape Pen vs Joint: New Study Shows Major Differences in Smoke Toxins
A new pilot study from California NORML suggests that cannabis vape pens may result in…
Virginia blocks legal cannabis sales after lobbying pressure from alcohol and hemp
Virginia legalized adult possession of cannabis back in 2021. But five years later, the state…
Thailand tightens cannabis rules after historic legalization
Bangkok – Thailand, which in 2022 became the first country in Asia to legalize cannabis…
FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to Cannabis-Based Drug for Chronic Back Pain
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to VER-01, an investigational,…
Hemp Could Become the Plastic of the Future – New Thermoplastic Replaces Fossil Raw Materials
A new hemp-based thermoplastic could become a breakthrough in the search for sustainable alternatives to…
Strong Increase in Hemp Cultivation in Sweden
Hemp cultivation in Sweden continues to grow strongly. According to preliminary acreage statistics, the total…
Spain: CBD companies in legal limbo – courts and prosecutors in conflict
Entrepreneurs in the CBD industry in Spain find themselves in legal uncertainty, where they believe…
Cannabis and Tobacco Linked to Increased Psychosis Risk in New Study
A new study published in Nature Mental Health examines how cannabis and tobacco use influence…