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With just a few months to go before a possible ban on many hemp-derived cannabinoid products—which we’ve already discussed here...
Curing (sometimes translated as «refining» or «maturation») is the controlled preservation stage of cannabis that follows drying and precedes consumption. It's a phase often overlooked by novice growers, yet decisive for the final quality of the product: aroma, smoke sweetness, potency and shelf life in [...].
You've just received a fine for cannabis use or possession and you're wondering if you can contest it? The answer is yes, but the procedure is technical, the time limits are short, and the consequences of a wrong decision can be worse than the fine itself. Here's everything you need to know before taking action. [...]
Broad spectrum is often presented as «the full THC-free spectrum», which is technically accurate but insufficient to understand what you're actually buying and why this format may be the best choice in many situations. Today, it's the recommended default format for the majority of CBD uses in France. What is a [...]
CBD is legal in France. Yet every year, thousands of consumers ask themselves the same question: can they test positive after consuming a CBD product? The short answer is: it depends on the product and the type of test. The full answer is more nuanced, and several French court cases have [...]
The cannabis in France has a long history of prohibition, dating back to Napoleon's return from Egypt. The legal restrictions on cannabis do not prevent its consumption on French territory, which since Europe's leading cannabis-smoking country. Newsweed covers all the latest developments on the decriminalization or legalization of cannabis in France, as well as the associations campaigning for a change in the law and the positions taken by French politicians on the subject. We also take a detailed look at what the cannabis law in France, and any future developments, such as the legality of CBD.
Cannabis is one of the most studied plants of the decade. Treatment-resistant epilepsy, chronic pain, spasticity, anxiety, insomnia, effects on cancer or Parkinson's patients: scientific publications are multiplying, clinical trials are piling up, and regulators are moving forward cautiously.
Since 2015, Newsweed has been tracking all the news at the intersection of cannabis and health: study results, market launches (Sativex, Epidiolex), prescription debates, patient testimonials and scientific controversies. A rigorous, French-language watch for patients, caregivers and the curious.
The cannabis market is undergoing an unprecedented global transformation. With the legalization of recreational cannabis in the United States, but now also in Europe and Asia, the expansion of medical cannabis and the structuring of the CBD sector in Europe, the industry is attracting investors, entrepreneurs and major groups to create or finance cannabis businesses.
Canada, Colorado, California... all these states witnessed a veritable green rush for the cannabis industry.
Newsweed deciphers the cannabis business in France and around the world: market trends, company strategies, investments, mergers and acquisitions, regulations, legalization and new trends in the cannabis industry.
The medical marijuana is now booming. Yet its therapeutic use dates back thousands of years to different cultures. Today, it is accepted for certain pathologies, and numerous studies are underway to determine the various applications of medical cannabis.
A growing number of countries now allow the medical use of cannabis, including Canada, Germany, 30 US states, Uruguay, Australia and Israel.
Medical cannabis can be prescribed in a variety of forms, from dried flower to tinctures and cannabis-infused foods.
In France, the medical use of cannabis is legal, even if no medication is available. However, it is possible to obtain a prescription for prescription for medical cannabis in France.
Dive into articles about the elements of culture around cannabis and how cannabis is shaping communities around the world.
Botswana is preparing to launch commercial hemp production after cultivation tests confirmed the crop's adaptability to different climate zones...
The establishment of a regulated recreational cannabis market in Pennsylvania has once again been put on hold after lawmakers approved...
A group of Democratic senators has reintroduced the «Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act» (CAOA), a wide-ranging bill that would end...
San Francisco is adopting the Amsterdam-style cannabis café model.
The government of South Australia is launching a new phase of trials to identify hemp varieties capable of thriving with reduced water requirements, according to...
Massachusetts voters will decide this coming November whether to partially roll back the legalization of cannabis in the state, as a repeal initiative has gathered enough...
The legal battle in Italy over hemp flowers and "cannabis light" continues to intensify, with two regional administrative courts having issued rulings that...
More than a year after voters in the Cayman Islands voted in favor of decriminalizing cannabis, the Legislative Reform Commission (LRC)...
More than seven years after cannabis was legalized for adult use, Guam has officially issued its first cannabis operating license. The license was...
Four months after the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina approved the legalization of medical cannabis, authorities are now working to develop the regulatory framework...
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hearings on the federal reclassification of cannabis officially began on June 29. These hearings, which will continue...
Thailand continues to shape its cannabis regulations, ultimately aiming for a strictly regulated medical cannabis model. The Department of Traditional Medicine...
In late April, the Amberg District Court in Germany acquitted a shopkeeper accused of illegally selling hemp flowers containing less than 0.3% of THC. The...
The medical cannabis sector in the United Kingdom continues to expand, with the number of patients expected to exceed 140,000 by the end of 2026. According to the latest UK...
On June 26, 2026, activists, harm reduction organizations, healthcare professionals, and people affected by policies regarding...
The canton of St. Gallen has officially launched one of Switzerland’s largest cannabis pilot projects, allowing up to 5,000 adult users to legally access...
A committee of the Irish Parliament, the Joint Committee on Drug Use, has published its final report, setting out 161 recommendations aimed at...
The U.S. legal cannabis industry is showing clear signs of maturing and facing challenges as employment and revenue decline for the first...
Since March 2021, Les Frères CBD has been building lasting relationships with its customers. This French brand, founded in Lyon, is built on three simple pillars:...
Nebraska authorities have just authorized the first medical cannabis production facility to begin growing plants. At a meeting of the Commission...
