After a historic Global Investment Forum and B2B conference in Berlin in July, the International Cannabis Business Conference is hosting a Mediterranean retreat in Rovinj, Croatia at the stunning 5-star Grand Park Hotel on September 22-23, 2022. “It’s a critical time for the international cannabis industry, including for the Balkan region. The emerging legal cannabis industry is expanding at an ever-increasing …
Los Angeles, CA: Survey respondents who acknowledge having consumed cannabis to address symptoms of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) frequently report that it is more effective than prescription medications at reducing severe nausea and vomiting. A team of researchers affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles and with the Hyperemesis Education and Research Foundation in Oregon surveyed 550 respondents who suffered from HG during their pregnancy. …
Hershey, PA: Mice injected with the cannabinoid CBG (cannabigerol) experience a significant decrease in mean blood pressure, according to preclinical data published in the journal Frontiers in Physiology. A team of researchers with Penn State College of Medicine assessed the cardiovascular impact of CBG compared to placebo in healthy mice. Animals in the study were injected in the abdomen with either CBG or a …
Quebec, Canada: Prenatal cannabis exposure is not associated with an increased risk of attention deficit disorders among children, according to data published in the journal BMJ Open. Canadian investigators evaluated the relationship between in-utero marijuana exposure and attention deficit with or without hyperactivity disorder in a cohort of 2,408 children. Researchers reported “no significant association” between either occasional or regular prenatal cannabis exposure and …
Sydney, Australia: The administration of cannabis extracts containing equal quantities of THC and CBD is associated with reduced pain intensity and improved sleep in patients with chronic refractory pain conditions, according to data published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Australian investigators assessed the safety and efficacy of whole-plant cannabis oil in a cohort of 151 chronic pain patients. Participants in the trial …
Roskilde, Denmark: The short-term administration of CBD oil extracts is safe and effective in patients suffering from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), according to data published in the journal Supportive Care in Cancer. Danish investigators assessed the twice daily administration of CBD oil (300 mg/daily) in patients receiving either oxaliplatin or paclitaxel-based chemotherapy. Subjects used CBD for a period of eight days immediately following their …
London, United Kingdom: Women with a past history of cannabis use are at lower risk of suffering from certain types of urological cancers, according to population-based data published in the journal Cancer Medicine. An international team of researchers from China, France, and the United Kingdom assessed the relationship between cannabis use and cancer risk in a cohort of more than 151,000 subjects. Investigators reported, …
Cannabis lingo can be a tricky thing, with it often being the case that one thing can have several different names depending on who you are talking to, where they are from, and what era they started consuming cannabis. A gravity bong is a great example of this phenomenon. When most people think of a gravity bong, they likely think …
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SC Labs today announced it has rebranded Agricor, Botanacor, and Can-Lab to become one company under the SC Labs name. The company now offers seamless testing services for cannabis across California, Michigan, Oregon, and Colorado, as well as hemp testing capabilities nationwide. This represents the first stage of expansion that will deliver significant …
A gravity bong is probably the most common do-it-yourself cannabis consumption device out there, or at least near the top of the list. Modified apples and pop can pipes are probably high on that list too (no pun intended). If you have ever used a gravity bong then you know firsthand how hard they hit. If you have never tried …