July 2015 – Cannabis Health Magazine

USA

New York State Medical Marijuana Producers Announced

by Cannabis Health July 31, 2015

The New York State Medical Marijuana Producers have been announced. A press release issued by the New York State Department of Health stated that PharmaCann LLC, Empire State Health Solutions LLC, Columbia Care NY LLC, Etain, LLC, and Bloomfield Industries Inc have been…

Canada

Medical Marijuana Users Certified by Federal Court for Class-Action Lawsuit

by Cannabis Health July 30, 2015

The Federal Court of Canada has certified a class-action lawsuit involving over 40,000 people in the medical marijuana access program. Justice Michael Phelan heard the certification application in Federal Court in Halifax in June. On July 27, 2015, the Federal Court of Canada…

Business

Bedrocan Medical Marijuana Domestically Grown Receives Approval

by Cannabis Health July 29, 2015

Bedrocan Cannabis Corp. (TSXV:BED) announced yesterday that it has received approval from Health Canada to sell marijuana it has produced in Canada. Prior, the company had relied on importing cannabis — up to a maximum of 240 kilograms per year — from…

World

Australia’s first medical cannabis study announced

by Cannabis Health July 28, 2015

Australia's first medical cannabis study for terminally ill adults is set to begin early next year in New South Wales. Premier Mike Baird announced the intent that 30 adult hospital patients at Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital would enter the study in early 2016,…

Personal Story

How a young man changed my mind on cannabis

by Cannabis Health July 28, 2015

This opinion piece was written by Premier Mike Baird for The Daily Telegraph, and was published on July 27th 2015. The original article, along with additional photos can be found here. There are some things that stay with you no matter how much…

Business

GreenSeal Given Greenlight for Stratford Medical Marijuana Facility

by Cannabis Health July 28, 2015

The GreenSeal Cannabis Co. has been given the green light to move forward with a 27,000-square-foot medical marijuana production facility in Stratford. City council approved a motion Monday night supporting the operation in the city’s Wright Business Park, providing the company obtains all…

Canada

Insurance for Medical Marijuana A Future Possibility?

by Cannabis Health July 28, 2015

Experts are predicting that Canadians who have been prescribed medical marijuana could one day see their insurance company footing the bill, following the introduction of new Health Canada rules that allow for the sale of cannabis oils. Health Canada announced revamped medical marijuana…

Business

Stratford Considering Medical Marijuana Facility

by Cannabis Health July 27, 2015

Stratford, Ontario city council will consider an agreement of purchase and sale on July 27th 2015 with GreenSeal Cannabis Company Ltd. for two parcels of industrial land totaling 1.7 acres in the city’s Wright Business Park, with an option in the agreement…

Research

Inhaled Cannabis & Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Pain

by Cannabis Health July 26, 2015

Inhaled cannabis can blunt the pain of diabetic neuropathy without seriously impairing cognitive function, a new study shows according to research published in the July issue of The Journal of Pain. In a short term, small sample, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled crossover study…

Research

Marijuana may help in overcoming painkiller abuse

by Cannabis Health July 23, 2015

In the United States, 46 people die each day from opioid overdose. Marijuana may help in overcoming painkiller abuse, according to a working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, and authored by researchers David Powell, Rosalie Liccardo Pacula and Mireille…