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GW Pharmaceuticals Wins the Queens Prize for Innovation

SpeedWeed

Rather than going head-to-head with other well-funded competitors in some US state auction while facing down the DEA or buying out a patient collective or two in Canada, the process was a bit simpler. However, for most of its existence, the company produced products not for domestic consumption, but rather for export.

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What is THC? Here’s everything you need to know

The Cannigma

There’s an FDA approved synthetic THC drug that is legal and accessible for the treatment of some types of nausea (Marinol), but it’s not popular, and there are often reports of side effects that are not typically seen with whole plant cannabis. Being an extremely safe drug doesn’t mean there are no risks associated with cannabis consumption.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

Veriheal

Essay: “Integrating Research and Medicine: Cannabis Related Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases”. Essay Summary: Nishtha wants to further research into THC treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy , both of which cause neuron death. Nishtha Tripathi. Program between St.