The Weed in Review – Herbaceous

Weed in Review: Friday, March 2, 2018

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Cannabis News In the United States

Legal Cannabis Industry Poised For Big Growth, In North America And Around The World: According to Arcview Market Research and its research partner BDS Analytics, over the next 10 years, the legal cannabis industry will see much progress around the globe. Spending on legal cannabis worldwide is expected to hit $57 billion by 2027. The adult-use (recreational) market will cover 67% of the spending; medical marijuana will take up the remaining 33%. The largest group of cannabis buyers will be in North America, going from $9.2 billion in 2017 to $47.3 billion a decade later. The largest growth spread, however, is predicted within the rest-of-world markets, from $52 million spent in 2017 to a projected $2.5 billion in 2027: South America, Germany, Australia, Israel, and Canada.

Nevada signs off on regulations for recreational marijuana businesses: Nevada lawmakers have green-lighted permanent rules for the state’s adult-use cannabis industry. The state’s Legislative Commission voted unanimously to approve the 258-page regulations without formal debate. Nevada began recreational cannabis sales under emergency rules in July 2017 after voters approved adult-use marijuana sales in 2016.

Which Cannabis Strains Are Highest in CBD, According to Lab Data?: Looking at data from cannabis testing labs across Washington State, we compiled a list of strains that tend to produce a significant amount of CBD. These numbers are derived from the testing samples of cannabis flowers and do not include CBD concentrates.

Ex-FBI official hoping to blaze a path to Congress as ‘cannabis candidate’: A former FBI employee is running for Congress as the “Cannabis Candidate,” with a campaign ad featuring him smoking marijuana in front of an image of the American flag. Benjamin Thomas Wolf is one of three challengers to incumbent Rep. Mike Quigley in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 5th Congressional District, which includes parts of Chicago.

Medical Research Updates on Cannabis

Medical Cannabis Pain Reduction Survey: A study conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health shows that 42 percent of patients in the state using medical cannabis for intractable pain reported a reduction of 30 percent or more in their pain levels. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says the study helps improve the understanding of the potential of cannabis for treating pain and maybe reducing dependence on opioids. The study also showed that 63 percent of patients who were taking opioid medication when they starting using medical cannabis, reduced or eliminated their opioid use after six months.

Cannabis News Worldwide

Mother of a seriously ill boy,6, given hope as cannabis treatment is considered: In the UK, the family of a six-year-old boy who has a rare form of epilepsy have been given hope he will be considered for cannabis oil treatment that soothes his symptoms. The government says a medical cannabis trial is a potential option for treating Alfie Dingley after his parents called on ministers to grant the youngster a license to use the oil.

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Weed in Review: Friday, November 24, 2017

New Senate Bill Could End the Ban on Legal Cannabis Sales in Washington D.C.: A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate this week would allow Washington D.C. to finally take steps to begin recreational cannabis sales, Marijuana Moment reports. Cannabis use has been in a legal grey area since the city voted to legalize cannabis possession in 2014.

Washington State Tells British Columbia Not to Worry About Legal Weed as Canada Releases Draft Rules: This will undoubtedly come up again as more and more states in the US legalize marijuana. Washington state Governor Jay Inslee says “the fears that many had about rampant, youthful use of marijuana if it was decriminalized have not been realized in the state of Washington…”

Judge Grants Convicted Murderer Permission To Use Medical Marijuana: It’s a major win for the Sunshine State! A Florida judge grants a convicted murderer permission to use medical marijuana.

Marijuana Could Be Huge for Treating HIV: From inflammation to lowering levels of the virus itself, a current study hopes to demystify pot’s benefits for those living with HIV.

Malta proposes expanding medical marijuana, with recreational perhaps to follow: Malta’s government has proposed allowing all doctors in the country to prescribe medical marijuana. The government published draft legislation on Monday that would loosen an existing regulation with so many restrictions that not a single Maltese had ever been treated legally with marijuana or a cannabis-based product.

From Marijuana Prohibition To Progress Down South: With a majority of Americans now favoring legalization for the first time in history, we are now seeing a nationwide shift from marijuana prohibition to progress happening in all 50 states. Here are a few examples of how the push for legal weed is picking up steam down South…