The upcoming cannabis forum in Toronto will explore a plethora of topics, including mental health, pediatrics and opioid management Cannabis conference O'Cannabiz has announced it will play host to a "Cannabis Meets Healthcare" forum specifically for wellness and medical professionals, including (but...
Amid the ongoing overdose epidemic in North America, another study is underway that aims to determine if cannabis can be a replacement for opioids when it comes to pain management. Last week, we told you about Tetra Bio-Pharma launching a clinical trial that aims to find out if cannabis can...
The latest Cannabis Media Collective podcast features an interview with Botanical Brownie, a Calgary-based edibles start up. "Jennifer and Danya discuss their business vision, some of their challenges and victories," said Cannabis Media Collective host Michael Pedersen. "This interview proves that if you...
A Toronto-based pharmaceutical company Ethicann has announced a partnership with Ilera Therapeutics to develop and manufacture a "highly purified botanical THC-based product" that will be used in clinical studies for treating for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). A release notes CINV occurs in approximately...
A new video was released this week that aims to de-stigmatize cannabis use. Welcome to The New Normal is a two-minute "journey through America’s complex history with cannabis" directed by Spike Jonze, posted under MedMen's" YouTube account. "Learn more about...
Corrie Yelland says she used cannabis oil extract to cure herself of rare forms of cancer after being diagnosed with anal cancer in 2011. She was given two to four months to live without radiation. The doctor told her she had a “death wish” and that she was going to...
The first holiday season with legalized cannabis could be a dangerous one on B.C. roads, according to a new BCAA survey released on Dec. 4 that suggests people plan to mix cannabis and alcohol, as well as a "concerning misconception about cannabis impairment." The survey, conducted for BCAA by Insights...
Mounting evidence suggests that the inflammatory processes in the brain contribute to the pathologies of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders. With that in mind, and in preparation for clinical trials, an agreement has been signed to initiate research that looks at GB Science's cannabis-containing complex formulas for Parkinson's Disease. The...
Cannabis consumption can be a social activity, but regulations largely restrict use to private residences in certain areas of Canada. Consumption laws were adopted with combustion in mind, but will be outdated when cannabis beverages and edibles hit the shelves later this year or...
In this latest Canada Pot Talks Podcast, Steven Feldman speaks with Barinder Rasode of Grow Tech Labs, Joe Barns from Grow Life and Paul Rosen from Tidal Royalty.