International Cannabis Chronicle

04/05/2023

This move makes no sense, and only benefits the unregulated market.

Editor’s note: This article was contributed by Johnny Green, Media and Content Director for the International Cannabis Business Conference. Policymakers in the Czech Republic recently expressed a strong desire to legalize cannabis for adult use, building on the momentum occurring across the borde

03/05/2023

A legalization initiative in Finland crossed the 50,000 signatures mark and will now be considered by lawmakers.

Back in October, an initiative was launched in Finland which seeks to legalize cannabis for adult use in the European country. Recently, the initiative crossed the 50,000 signatures mark and will now be considered by lawmakers.

02/05/2023

The cannabis plant has served as a sleep aid for many insomnia sufferers over many years, and that appears to be the case in Australia according to the results of a recent survey.

01/05/2023

Will terpene profiles be at the heart of future cannabis product development pursuits?

Researchers in Israel recently examined cannabis terpenes and how they interact with the endogenous CB1 receptor, and what they found regarding THC's interaction with the receptor and terpenes could change the way cannabis products and treatments are developed going forward.

30/04/2023

Treatments for myofascial pelvic pain vary, with many patients relying on their own regimens for treatment. Cannabis is a popular medicine, and according to a recent study in Canada, there’s good reason to incorporate it into treatment strategies.

While it's unclear how many people around the globe suffer from the condition, it is estimated that 22% to 94% of cases of chronic pelvic pain involve myofascial pain.

29/04/2023

A history of cannabis use is not associated with an increased risk of developing psychosis, even among those predisposed to the disorder, according to data published in the journal Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences.

Researchers in the United Kingdom recently conducted a study in which they examined what, if any, role cannabis use plays in the development of psychosis.

27/04/2023

If Germany truly wants to legalize cannabis in a manner that boosts public health outcomes, edibles have to be a part of the legalization model.

26/04/2023

A consumption technology revolution is on the horizon in Germany.

Earlier this month federal ministers in Germany conducted a press conference in which they provided details regarding the nation’s adult-use cannabis legalization plan. Germany’s legalization plan involves permitting personal possession, cultivation, and consumption, and noncommercial cannabis c...

25/04/2023

National cannabis reform is taking shape in Germany. How will the nation's legalization model compare to other legal jurisdictions around the world?

Adult-use cannabis policy is taking shape in Germany. How does Germany's proposed legalization model compare to other legal jurisdictions?

23/04/2023

A new data analysis report was recently published involving cannabis industry investing, merger, and acquisition trends from last year.

21/04/2023

Legalization efforts in Guernsey are likely to experience the same fate as similar efforts did in Bermuda last year, which is truly unfortunate.

It appears that adult-use legalization efforts in Guernsey may experience the same fate as similar efforts did in Bermuda last year.

20/04/2023

Frankfurt and Offenbach are ready for regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot programs.

While much is yet to be determined regarding what regulations will eventually look like, there are some components that are out to the public now after the April 12th press conference, and at least two jurisdictions in Germany are already declaring their intent to pursue pilot projects.

19/04/2023

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19/04/2023

Last week in Germany, federal ministers from key parts of the nation's government held a press conference in which they announced long-awaited components for what will serve as the foundation for the country’s national cannabis policy soon. Throughout the press conference, Germany’s Health Minis...

18/04/2023

These industry opportunities will receive a boost thanks to Phase 1 of Germany's legalization plan.

The personal freedoms afforded to consumers under the first phase of Germany’s legalization plan will create various opportunities for entrepreneurs. Here are some noteworthy examples.

17/04/2023

South Africa's government is seeking public input about a new cannabis proposal.

Lawmakers in South Africa continue to work toward the goal of launching a legal, regulated adult-use industry and are seeking public input about a new proposal.

17/04/2023

Is an adult-use government database registry coming to the Czech Republic?

As we previously reported, Czechia's top drug policy expert indicated that his country would follow Germany's lead on adult-use reform, and this last week demonstrated that to some degree.