News and Information about the Business of Cannabis

Active Compound From Edible Mushrooms Boosts Nerve Growth, Enhances Memory

Feb 19, 2023 | National

Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory. Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute said the team had identified new active compounds...

Wisconsin GOP Leader Says Lawmakers Not That Close To Legalizing Medical Marijuana

Feb 1, 2023 | Great Lakes Region

Wisconsin GOP lawmakers may be further away from taking up medical marijuana legislation this session than previously thought, based on comments from one of the Legislature’s top Republicans. In an interview that aired Sunday, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos,...

Midwest CannaNurses Offering Live Classes

Feb 1, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Midwest CannaNurses (MCN), a Detroit-based consulting company that focuses on cannabis education and advocacy, is offering 2 CNE contact hours on medical cannabis that have been approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA). Nurses have historically...

Study: THC/CBD Combination Therapy Reduces Seizure Frequency in Children with Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy

Jan 22, 2023 | International

The daily administration of cannabis products is associated with reductions in seizure frequency among children with treatment-resistant epilepsy (TRE), according to observational trial data published in the journal Neuropediatrics.  British...

Gaize’s Virtual Reality Headset Can Tell If You’re Too High To Drive Or Work Safely

Jan 18, 2023 | National

Gaize is mastering the art of cannabis impairment detection. The Missoula, Montana-based company is gearing up for the launch of its first science-backed real-time cannabis impairment detection device. Not only this, but Gaize recently completed the...