News and Information about the Business of Cannabis

New Study Reveals Health Risks Of Fungi In Cannabis Products

Oct 30, 2023 | National

A new study has revealed that cannabis, even when used for medical purposes, could pose a severe health risk for some consumers due to harmful fungi infecting the plants. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, was conducted by a team of...

Scientists Find Cannabis Compound Inside Totally Different Plant

Oct 29, 2023 | International

Scientists have discovered cannabidiol, a compound in cannabis known as CBD, in a common Brazilian plant, opening potential new avenues to produce the increasingly popular substance. The team found CBD in the fruits and flowers of a plant known as Trema micrantha...

Georgia Will Be First State To Allow Pharmacies To Sell Medical Marijuana

Oct 23, 2023 | Uncategorized

For the past year and a half, medical cannabis company CEO Gary Long has spent a lot of his time reassuring Georgia’s small-town mayors about what will soon be coming to their local pharmacy: medical marijuana. “They think that we’re going to be selling joints out of...

New Legislation Aims To Allow Medical Cannabis In Michigan Schools

Oct 4, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

 It is the second attempt at Jayden’s Law, a two-bill package introduced by Democrats in the Michigan House that would allow students to use medical cannabis at school.  The bill’s sponsors say they want all students to be allowed to take the...

American Nurses Association Formally Recognizes Cannabis Nursing Specialty

Oct 4, 2023 | National

The American Nurses Association (ANA) on Thursday announced it is formally recognizing cannabis nursing as a specialty. The American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA) identifies cannabis nursing as a practice focused on the care of healthcare consumers...