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Global Legal Cannabis Markets Analysis 2021-2028 by Sources (Marijuana, Hemp), End-use (Recreational, Medical), Derivatives (CBD, THC) – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Cannabis Law Report

Medical cannabis is used for the treatment of various chronic conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, cancer, depression, anxiety, epilepsy, and other neurological conditions. have gone a step further and legalized the recreational use of cannabis. Global Hemp Trade Route.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

Veriheal

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. and Europe to treat severe epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions.

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Epidiolex CBD Epilepsy Drug Receives Approval in Europe

WeedAdvisor

GW Pharmaceuticals created the medication after studies showed surprising success treating severe childhood epilepsy, specifically Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and Dravet Syndrome. But given the amount of CBD needed to treat this condition, patients using marijuana or unregulated hemp products will spend much more. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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The FDA Issues Hemp-CBD Warning Letters and a Consumer Update

Canna Law Blog

On November 25, the agency issued warning letters to 15 businesses selling hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) products as unapproved drugs. The FDA also released updated consumer guidance on Hemp-CBD. The recent batch of warning letters appear to turn on the marketing of Hemp-CBD products as unapproved drugs. Warning Letters.

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Medical Marijuana in Japan

Canna Law Blog

Japan is friendlier to industrial hemp, but not by much. was before the 2018 Farm Bill, the cultivation of hemp in Japan is strictly controlled by the government. Different than us though, Japan allows for the sale of hemp-CBD products since products derived from the stalks and seeds of cannabis are not criminalized.

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Cannabis vs. Hemp: Decoding the Key Differences and Similarities

The Joint Blog

Cannabis, hemp, marijuana — the plant with the Latin name cannabis sativa and its derivatives have so many names that confusion almost seems bound to arise. Hemp, however, is the most wonderful plant in the world.” The amount of THC makes all the difference Cannabis and hemp are both essentially the same plant.

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Is weed legal in North Carolina?

The Cannigma

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. There is no legal medical or recreational cannabis program in North Carolina. Prior to the passage of the 208 Farm Bill, North Carolina legalized CB D oil for patients with epilepsy. Today you can find CBD products at hemp stores across the state. Possible penalties.