The Cannabis plant has an estimated 113 different compounds, out of which THC and CBD are the two main constituents. These affect the receptors in the brain to alter an individual’s physical and mental state. THC is mainly responsible for the psychoactive effects or the...
Hemp and Marijuana, though used interchangeably, are distinct strains of the Cannabis sativa plant and have different phytochemical uses and composition. Hemp has very low concentrations of THC and is rich in CBD, which results in very negligible psychoactive effects. Hemp is extensively used in industrial...
The growing acceptance of Marijuana and CDB-based products has given birth to various niche industries. There are numerous companies that offer CDB–based products such as oils, topical lotions, bath salts, edibles, aromatherapy, you name it and chances are that there is already someone offering the...
Cannabix Technologies (OTCPK: BLOZF), a pioneer in the development of Marijuana and other drug-testing devices, announced that its scientific team has developed a proprietary method that can detect the highest levels of ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) from human breath till date. The company manufactures Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer...
Opiant Pharmaceuticals, (NASDAQ: OPNT), which develops pharmacological solutions for addictions, disorders and substance abuse, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sanofi (NYSE: SNY) to manufacture Opiant’s investigational agent OPNTOO4 (drinabant) for the treatment of Acute Cannabinoid Overdose (ACO). Drinabant, a selective CB1...
There is never a dull day in the Cannabis Industry! Each day brings news of consolidations, expansions and diversification of established as well new entrants in the cannabis space, eager to make gains, in the possible event of legalization of Cannabis in the U.S. This year...
The shares of Curaleaf (OTCQX: CURLF) surged by almost 15% since the news of its acquisition of Cura Partners, the owner of Select brand, in an all-stock deal valued at C$1.27 billion or US$948.8 million became public. The deal will offer both the companies the ability to diversify and leverage...
