The Business of Cannabis

GOP Congressman Says ‘Millions Of Marijuana Users’ Own Guns And Shouldn’t Face Prosecution Like Hunter Biden Did

Jun 12, 2024 | National

Two Republican congressmen are challenging the basis of the conviction of President Joe Biden’s son Hunter for purchasing a gun while being a consumer of illegal drugs, with one pointing out that there are “millions of marijuana users” who own guns but should not be...

Smoke Cannabis For Science And Get Paid – Really

Jun 12, 2024 | Feature, National

DaySavers, a manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling paper, announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Cannabis Research Coalition and The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP) to launch a unique study: The Science of...

Congress Working To Let Veterans Administration Recommend Medical Marijuana

Jun 4, 2024 | National

With medical marijuana legal in most states, more veterans than ever before are eligible to use cannabis therapeutically. Unfortunately, many find it difficult or impossible to gain access to these life-saving programs because doctors within the Department of Veterans...

Clinical Trial: CBD-Infused Gel Relieves Osteoarthritic Hand Pain

Jun 4, 2024 | National

The daily application of a transdermal gel containing CBD relieves pain and improves the quality of life of patients with hand osteoarthritis (OA), according to open-label trial data published in the journal Nature: Scientific Reports. Australian...

Federal: House Committee Approves Amendment Barring Production of Hemp-Derived Intoxicating Products

Jun 4, 2024 | National

Members of the House Committee on Agriculture have approved an amendment to federally criminalize hemp-derived products containing mood-altering cannabinoids.  The amendment revises section 297A of the 2018 Farm Bill, which expanded the...

Delaware: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill Into Law

Jun 4, 2024 | National

Democratic Gov. John Carney has signed legislation (HB 285) into law expanding medical cannabis access to seniors and others. The new law, which took effect upon passage, provides discretion to physicians to issue medical cannabis recommendations...