Cannabis News and Research

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State highlights: Caring for Texans injured on-the-job; heroin deaths in Md.; pertussis in Calif.

In formerly depressed South Texas, gas flares from the fracking boom can be seen from outer space. While Texas has a Division of Workers' Compensation, it is the only state that doesn't require any private employer to carry workers' compensation insurance or a private equivalent, so more than 500,000 people have no occupational benefits when they get injured at work. That means they often rely on charities or taxpayers to pay for their care (Root, 6/29)

1 Jul 2014

Medican Enterprises is in negotiations to purchase 51% of International Herbs Medical Marijuana

Medican Enterprises, Inc. a bio-pharmaceutical company in the emerging global medical marijuana industry is pleased to announce it is currently negotiating the purchase of 51% of International Herbs Medical Marijuana Ltd ("IHMML").

30 Jun 2014

American Academy of Ophthalmology does not recommend marijuana for glaucoma treatment

The American Academy of Ophthalmology – the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons – is reminding the public that it does not recommend marijuana or other cannabis products for the treatment of glaucoma.

28 Jun 2014

NTRR’s subsidiary Diamond Anvil Designs to release cutting-edge vaporizer pen next month

Neutra Corp., a provider of all-natural wellness solutions, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Diamond Anvil Designs, is preparing to release its cutting-edge new vaporizer pen next month.

26 Jun 2014

New study finds genetic links between schizophrenia risk and cannabis use

Genes that increase the risk of developing schizophrenia may also increase the likelihood of using cannabis, according to a new study led by King's College London, published today in Molecular Psychiatry.

25 Jun 2014

Alcohol, substance abuse doubles suicide risk in bipolar disorder

Patients with bipolar disorder and comorbid alcohol and substance use disorders are twice as likely to attempt suicide as those without such comorbidity, results of a systematic review and meta-analysis show.

16 Jun 2014

Kush Creams to manufacture and distribute medical marijuana product, 5 Hour High

Alternaturals, Inc., Symbol (OTCPink:ANAS) today announced that it has chosen Kush Creams, a Washington based, medical marijuana grower and distributor with award winning strains and products, to manufacture and distribute its long awaited medical marijuana product, 5 Hour High©.

9 Jun 2014

Studies show relation between spice and different types of psychosis

Professors of Medicine Degree at the CEU Cardenal Herrera University and the Provincial Hospital of Castellón, in collaboration with doctors of the Addictive Behaviors Unit of Valencia, have described the first case of catatonic psychosis caused by a synthetic derivate of Cannabis: the spice.

6 Jun 2014

Neutra prepares new technology to make cannabis reliable cash crop in desert

Neutra Corp. is preparing new technology for the marketplace designed to help make cannabis a reliable cash crop—even in the desert.

5 Jun 2014

Cannabis use affects size and shape of sperm in young men

Young men who use cannabis may be putting their fertility at risk by inadvertently affecting the size and shape of their sperm according to research published today (Thursday 5 June 2014).

5 Jun 2014

State highlights: NYC mental health task force; Minn. seeks marijuana boss; N.C. disparities for gay community

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new task force Monday to overhaul how New York City's corrections system treats the mentally ill -- both in jail and out -- following the grisly deaths of two inmates with psychological problems (6/2).

4 Jun 2014

Usage of marijuana impairs quality of sleep

A new study suggests that marijuana use is associated with impaired sleep quality.

3 Jun 2014

State highlights: NYC plan for treating mentally ill; Kan. town gets abortion services again; Iowa medical marijuana

Mayor Bill de Blasio has asked several of his commissioners and aides to provide him with a plan by September to reduce the rate of incarceration among New Yorkers with mental illness. The effort, which City Hall will announce on Monday, is the administration's first major criminal justice initiative. Named the Task Force on Behavioral Health and the Criminal Justice System, it will include recommendations from the police and correction commissioners, the Manhattan district attorney, hospital administrators and judges (Goldstein, 6/1).

3 Jun 2014

State highlights: Mo.'s declining Medicaid caseload; N.C. budget would cut Medicaid rolls; Calif. paid sick leave

Missouri is seeing a bigger decline in its Medicaid rolls than nearly any other state, a ranking that the Nixon administration attributes to an improving economy and critics blame on application snafus.

31 May 2014

GrowBLOX Sciences’ patent-pending technology for medical-grade cannabis comes off production line

GrowBLOX Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: GBLX) announced today that the first of its patent pending proprietary agricultural indoor growing system for medical-grade cannabis has come off the production line.

31 May 2014

GrowBLOX Sciences relocates corporate headquarters to Las Vegas, Nevada

GrowBLOX Sciences, Inc. a biotechnology and research company, announced today that The Company has relocated its corporate headquarters to Las Vegas, Nevada and has centralized its CFO and team in the heart of Clark County in anticipation of its Nevada project.

31 May 2014

Cannabis News and Research

Latest Cannabis News and Research

State highlights: Caring for Texans injured on-the-job; heroin deaths in Md.; pertussis in Calif.

Medican Enterprises is in negotiations to purchase 51% of International Herbs Medical Marijuana

American Academy of Ophthalmology does not recommend marijuana for glaucoma treatment

NTRR’s subsidiary Diamond Anvil Designs to release cutting-edge vaporizer pen next month

New study finds genetic links between schizophrenia risk and cannabis use

Alcohol, substance abuse doubles suicide risk in bipolar disorder

Kush Creams to manufacture and distribute medical marijuana product, 5 Hour High

Studies show relation between spice and different types of psychosis

Neutra prepares new technology to make cannabis reliable cash crop in desert

Cannabis use affects size and shape of sperm in young men

State highlights: NYC mental health task force; Minn. seeks marijuana boss; N.C. disparities for gay community

Usage of marijuana impairs quality of sleep

State highlights: NYC plan for treating mentally ill; Kan. town gets abortion services again; Iowa medical marijuana

State highlights: Mo.'s declining Medicaid caseload; N.C. budget would cut Medicaid rolls; Calif. paid sick leave

GrowBLOX Sciences’ patent-pending technology for medical-grade cannabis comes off production line

GrowBLOX Sciences relocates corporate headquarters to Las Vegas, Nevada

Study examines potential use of medical marijuana, CBD in treating epilepsy

Smoking cannabis associated with PTSD symptom reduction in some patients, says study

Can cannabis help curb convulsions?

Marijuana Incubator Group to acquire VaporTownUsa.com

Pittcon Highlights: Cannabis & Psychedelics eBook

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production