Coca-Cola in talks with Aurora to develop cannabis drinks
Posted by Calum Napier on“They’re pretty advanced down the path” of doing a deal, according to one source who has direct knowledge of the talks between the two companies.
“It’s going to be more of the ‘recovery drink’ category,” the source added.
European Parliament Working to Make Medical Marijuana Available on the Continent
Posted by Calum Napier onThe move has wide-ranging implications because it recognizes the conflict between law and medicine. The proposal cites marijuana’s known medicinal properties and how existing EU prohibitions on cannabis prevent the scientific community from implementing research and treatment, particularly in a widely fractured legal regulatory environment.
Scottish prescription costs rise by 25% over 10 years
Posted by Calum Napier onNHS figures show the total for 2017-18 was £1.3bn, which is 25.7% more expensive than 10 years ago.
Canada's largest cannabis company is testing CBD for pets
Posted by Calum Napier on“The use of natural-occurring cannabinoids as a therapy for companion animals is a logical new forefront of medical discovery and the research we are working on at CAH is world leading. These trial approvals mark a significant milestone on the journey of making cannabis-based drugs accepted and recommended by veterinarians.”
'It saved our business': Italy's farmers turn low into high with cannabis
Posted by Calum Napier on“Hemp saved our business,” he said. “This year we earned 10 times more than what we used to earn with wheat and it has enabled us to hire four workers.”
*NEWS* The United Nations Will Conduct a First-Ever Review of its Cannabis Ban
Posted by Calum Napier onThe United Nations has announced that it will conduct a critical review of cannabis to determine whether it should continue to be banned under international law.
Facebook is ‘Shadow Banning’ Cannabis Pages
Posted by Calum Napier on“While Facebook has held a pretty hard line on advertising, which cannabis companies have been dealing with for years, this a big hit to cannabis businesses and brands. A company’s social pages are as important, if not more important, than their website.”
What the Government Allowing Medical Cannabis Really Means
Posted by Calum Napier on“Every human being has an endocannabinoid system and more education of the public and health care professionals is essential so that everyone that needs medical cannabis gets it legally,”