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Written by Frank Schuler on October 8, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Study Finds No Significant Changes In Cannabis Use Post-Canadian Legalization

In every jurisdiction where cannabis reform is being pursued, both historically and currently, cannabis opponents use the similar,...

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Written by Frank Schuler on October 2, 2023. Posted in Science.

Study Demonstrates That Cannabis Is An ‘Exit Drug’ Not A ‘Gateway Drug’

Arguably the most popular talking point among cannabis opponents is the false claim that ‘cannabis is a gateway drug.’...

Written by Johnny Green on September 25, 2023. Posted in Business.

Accusations Of Inflated THC Potency Surface In Canada

A coalition of cannabis producers and testing laboratories in Canada are alleging that some entities are inflating their cannabis product...

Written by Johnny Green on September 25, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Prevalence Of Cannabis Use Among Canadian Youth “Unchanged” Per New Data

Canada is home to the largest cannabis public policy and regulation experiment in history. Canada became the first G-7 nation to pass a...

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Written by Frank Schuler on September 20, 2023. Posted in Science.

Vaporized Cannabis Associated With Reduced Symptoms In PTSD Patients

For many years, medical cannabis patients largely consumed cannabis by smoking flower. However, in recent years the different types of...

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Written by Frank Schuler on September 16, 2023. Posted in Science.

Survey Finds That Many Canadian Nurses Don’t Receive Medical Cannabis Training

Humans have consumed cannabis for many centuries. It’s unknown when the first human discovered the therapeutic benefits of the...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 2, 2023. Posted in Policy, Science.

Recent Study Highlights The Public Health Need To Regulate Cannabis

A team of researchers in Canada recently analyzed testing results for unregulated and regulated cannabis samples, and they described the...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 7, 2023. Posted in Policy.

New Study Highlights How Everyone Benefits From Modernized Cannabis Policies

Cannabis policy modernization efforts are gaining momentum in many parts of the world. Every continent except Antarctica is now home to a...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 5, 2023. Posted in Science.

Users Of Unregulated Opioids Frequently Turn To Cannabis For Cravings Reduction

The opioid epidemic affects nearly every corner of the world. The War on Drugs is an absolute failure, make no mistake about that....

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Written by Frank Schuler on August 5, 2023. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Doesn’t Negatively Impact Liver Transplant Patient Survival Outcomes

In many parts of the world, if someone consumes cannabis, they are not eligible for a liver transplant. It’s a tough situation, in...

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Written by Hazel Norman on July 9, 2023. Posted in Science.

Women Report Using Cannabis To Mitigate Symptoms Of Menopause Per Canadian Study

A natural part of biological aging for every woman involves experiencing menopause. Most women experience menopause when they are between...

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Written by Frank Schuler on June 26, 2023. Posted in Policy.

New Canadian Study Demonstrates Why Cannabis Regulation Works

One of the main goals of legalizing cannabis commerce in any given jurisdiction is to battle the unregulated market in a meaningful...

Written by Frank Schuler on June 12, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Fewer Incidents Between Youth And Police Following Canadian Legalization

An area of top concern for both cannabis supporters and opponents alike is youth safety. Of course, what motivates each side’s...

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Written by Frank Schuler on May 21, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Is Legalization In Canada Linked To Upticks In Traffic Crashes?

Historically, in every single jurisdiction on earth where legalization was pursued and achieved, without exception, there were cannabis...

Written by Frank Schuler on May 13, 2023. Posted in Science.

Canadian Cancer Patients Report Decreased Pain, Fewer Opioids After Cannabis Treatment

Arguably the top place for cannabis research right now is in Canada, largely due to the fact that the nation currently has the best...

Written by Frank Schuler on May 6, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Canadian Legalization Associated With “Significant Reductions” In Police-Reported Cannabis Offences

Previously, researchers in Canada reported that the 2018 Canadian Cannabis Act was associated with a short-term post-legalization...

Written by Frank Schuler on April 28, 2023. Posted in Science.

Canadian Study Finds Cannabis Products Effective In Self-Management Of Myofascial Pelvic Pain

Myofascial pelvic pain syndrome is a health condition involving pelvic pain that is often described by sufferers as ‘short,...

Written by Frank Schuler on April 1, 2023. Posted in Science.

Canadian Researchers Find Alcohol To Be Involved In More Crashes Than THC

Whenever cannabis reform is being proposed, it’s very common for opponents to ramp up scare tactics related to impaired driving....

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Written by Johnny Green on March 27, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Premier Doug Ford Is Not A Fan Of Cannabis Clubs

Cannabis clubs are becoming more common around the world, particularly in Canada. Unfortunately, some lawmakers and regulators continue...

Written by Frank Schuler on March 26, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Cannabis Sales In Canada Are Not Associated With An Increase In Crash Hospitalizations

Earlier this week we covered a report that was recently issued by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation titled, “Recreational Cannabis...

Written by Hazel Norman on March 22, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Prime Minister Trudeau: Time To “Catch Up” With The Cannabis Industry

Canada remains the only country on earth where anyone of legal age can make a legal adult-use cannabis purchase regardless of residency...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 21, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Society Deserves A Sensible Approach To Cannabis Clubs And Driving

An area of concern for many members of society when it comes to cannabis reform, and understandably so, relates to cannabis and...

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Written by Frank Schuler on March 6, 2023. Posted in Science.

Recent Cannabis Study Provides Hope For Tinnitus Patients

Tinnitus involves people hearing a ringing or other noise in their ears. Sometimes it is constant, and sometimes it comes and goes....

Written by Frank Schuler on March 5, 2023. Posted in Business.

Yukon Has The Highest Per Person Cannabis Sales Ratio In Canada

Statistics Canada released new sales data pertaining to the nation’s emerging legal cannabis industry for the period of April 1,...

Written by Frank Schuler on March 5, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Cannabis Consumers In Canada Continue To Transition To The Regulated Market

Canada was the second nation to pass a national adult-use legalization measure back in 2018, with only Uruguay preceding Canada in doing...

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Written by Hazel Norman on February 15, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Canadian Banks Sued By The Cannabis Industry Over ‘Financial Discrimination’

One of the most hotly-debated topics in the cannabis industry relates to banking access for companies. Many companies over the years have...

Written by Frank Schuler on February 15, 2023. Posted in Science.

Review Of Longitudinal Studies Concludes Legalization Associated With Less Use Of Opioids

One of the most promising areas of cannabis research hinges on the cannabis plant’s ability to treat pain. Researchers around the...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Legal Outlets Are The Most Common Source For Cannabis In Canada Since 2019

Canada still serves as the largest legal, national cannabis adult-use market, with sales originally launching in late 2018. The nation...

Written by Frank Schuler on January 14, 2023. Posted in Science.

Canadian Medical Cannabis Patients Report Sustained Improvements In Their Health

Cannabis is medicine. That may seem like an obvious fact to cannabis supporters, however, cannabis opponents still try very hard to...

Written by Frank Schuler on January 8, 2023. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Compounds Effective At Mitigating Chronic Pain And Improving Sleep According To New Study

Neuropathic pain is a major health condition affecting a significant percentage of the global population. Neuropathic pain involves a...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Health Canada Releases 2022 Canadian Cannabis Survey

Canada was not the first country to pass a nationwide cannabis adult-use legalization measure, however, it was the first G-7 nation to do...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Study Finds Medical Cannabis Reform In Canada Associated With Reduced Alcohol Sales

A study in 2015 found that cannabis is 114 times safer than alcohol. That, of course, highlights some of the irony behind cannabis still...

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Written by Hazel Norman on December 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Saskatchewan Government Files First Nations Cannabis Authority Legislation

The emerging cannabis industry has the potential to transform communities and boost opportunities for those that live where cannabis...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 12, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

Canada Increases Cannabis Beverage Possession Limit

The cannabis beverage sector of the emerging international cannabis industry has been very interesting to follow. It’s often the...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 3, 2022. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Benefits Headache Patients According To New Canadian Study

Headaches are one of the most common health conditions that people suffer from around the globe, with the severity and frequency of...

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Written by Frank Schuler on November 28, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Who Is Conducting The Legislative Review Of Canada’s Cannabis Act?

Canada is one of only three countries on earth where cannabis is legal nationwide for adult use. The only other two countries are Uruguay...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 27, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Canadian Chamber Of Commerce Weighs In On Legislative Review Of The Cannabis Act

Canada was the first G-7 nation to legalize cannabis for adult-use at the national level, and the second nation to do so on earth, only...

Written by Frank Schuler on November 14, 2022. Posted in Science.

Plant-Derived CBD Extracts Effectively Manage Symptoms In Autistic Patient

Cannabidiol (CBD) is arguably the most popular cannabinoid on planet earth right now. As proof of that, consider the fact that according...

Written by Johnny Green on November 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Canadian Study Arrives At Obvious Conclusion Regarding Cannabis Purchasing Decisions

I am one of those lucky people that lives in a legal cannabis jurisdiction, and in my opinion, I live in the best legal market for...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 23, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Support For Cannabis Pardons Increases In Canada

Canada was the first G-7 nation to pass a nationwide adult-use cannabis legalization measure, which occurred just over four years ago....

Written by Johnny Green on October 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Health Canada Is Seeking Feedback After Four Years Of Legalization

Canada was not the first country to legalize cannabis for adult-use, however, it was the first G-7 nation to do so, and the first to...

Written by Frank Schuler on October 2, 2022. Posted in Science.

Canadian Study Finds That Medical Cannabis Products Are Safe And Effective

Humans have used cannabis and derivatives of cannabis for medical purposes for thousands of years. The cannabis plant is arguably the...

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Written by Frank Schuler on September 25, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Nearly 10% Of Canadian Cannabis Consumers Engage In Home Cultivation

Cultivating your own cannabis can provide many benefits, with one of the most obvious benefits being cost savings. If someone is...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 22, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Government Of Canada Launches Legislative Review Of The Cannabis Act

Canada became the second country on earth to pass an adult-use legalization measure back in 2018, and still remains the only G-7 country...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 19, 2022. Posted in Science.

Why Are Canadian Doctors Still So Unfamiliar With Medical Cannabis?

Despite what some governments around the world may claim, cannabis does indeed possess tremendous medical value, as proven by a growing...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Members Of German Bundestag Travel To North America To Examine Cannabis Legalization

Eight members of the Bundestag’s Health Committee head to North America to educate themselves about how reform works in both...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 11, 2022. Posted in Science.

Canadian Case Study Finds Favorable Results For CBD Oil And Autism

It is estimated that over 75 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with autism, with countless other people going undiagnosed for...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 11, 2022. Posted in Science.

THC Provides Symptomatic Relief To Patients With Tourette Syndrome

As many as one percent of people worldwide suffer from Tourette Syndrome to some degree, although many cases go undiagnosed. Tourette...

Written by Johnny Green on August 15, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Ontario’s Cannabis Industry Model Needs A Revamp

On August 5th a third-party distribution center in Ontario, Canada named Domain Logistics was subjected to a cyber attack that...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 15, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Canada To Spend CA $200 Million Annually On Cannabis For Veterans

The Canadian government is reimbursing more than double the amount for veterans’ cannabis reimbursement than it did just three...