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De la plante au patient : pourquoi la génétique doit être au cœur des résultats du cannabis médical Arjan Roskam,...
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 [...]
Visit 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.
Visit 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.
The California Assembly has approved a bill that would allow cannabis dispensaries to set up «drive-ins». Passed on May 12 by...
A committee of the European Parliament has approved an amendment that could radically change the way the European Union deals with hemp flowers. The text,...
The RCK company, based in the Israeli kibbutz of Rouhama in the western Negev, claims to have developed a hybrid seed technology that can increase...
Pakistan speeds up implementation of its regulatory framework for medical cannabis and industrial hemp, as the Cannabis Control and Regulatory...
At the end of April, the deadline for the Greek industry to vote on a controversial new ban on hemp expired. The project...
You might think that growing cannabis is all about genetics and nutrients. It's all about light, and more specifically...
It's been a long time since cannabis advocates in Hungary have had the slightest reason for hope. But perhaps a turning point is finally in sight. With...
A ruling by Austria's Federal Finance Court (BFG) has dealt the first blow to authorities attempting to bring flowers from...
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has officially reaffirmed its position on hexahydrocannabinol (HHC): this cannabinoid is considered illegal under the...
A new research project in Neuss, near Düsseldorf, may soon be testing regulated cannabis retailing under the framework established by the...
The Spannabis Champions Cup returned its verdict in Bilbao. Five categories were up for grabs this year (Indica, Sativa, CBD, Hash and Rosin), with the...
In the world of Cannabis, Type 1 strains (THC-dominant) are generally the focus of attention: competitions, hype, elite cups, mythical genetics,...
Two years after the launch of its pilot program for the regulated sale of cannabis, the city of Lausanne reports a significant impact on both...
Researchers have found that people who have taken THC have an easier time remembering words they've never heard before...
Long considered the simplest segment of the cannabis market, pre-rolled joints have historically had the reputation of being an entry-level product,...
Silent Seeds is preparing the launch of a long-awaited collaboration with Grammy Award-winning reggae artist Julian Marley, son of Bob Marley. The project features...
Five years after Ireland introduced its Medical Cannabis Access Program (MCAP), the government has decided to conduct an official review...
As the U.S. hemp industry prepares for a major regulatory shock this fall, lawmakers in both houses of Congress are proposing measures...
In a French CBD market often accused of going round in circles, there are few strains that trigger a real collective frisson. Tarmac CBD is...
The United States has taken the most significant step toward federal cannabis reform in more than five decades. On April 23, the Trump administration announced...
