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Biotechnology Company Awarded NIDA & NIH Grant to Develop Pharmaceutical Grade CBD

by Cannabis Health September 15, 2015

Aphios, a biotechnology company based in Massachusetts, has announced news today that the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded it a Phase II of a Fast Track SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant to manufacture CBD from marijuana.…

Business USA

New York Medical Marijuana Applicant Promises $5M In Grants

by Cannabis Health July 7, 2015

Fiorello Pharmaceuticals Inc.,based in New York City, announced Monday that it would fund the research into medical marijuana uses if it secures a license to provide the drug. The pharmaceutical company is competing for one of the state's five medical marijuana licenses, and…

Business USA

Medical marijuana firms in New York get ready to grow

by Cannabis Health July 3, 2015

By Cyrus Sanati The five winners for New York State licenses to grow, market, and sell medical marijuana could be announced as early as Friday. The battle to win one of the five licenses for New York State’s new medical marijuana program could…

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Movement for Marijuana Legalization Reaches India

by Cannabis Health May 11, 2015

Following several countries around the world, including Uruguay and some states in the USA, the movement for legalization of marijuana reached India on Sunday May 10th 2015 in Bengaluru with speakers at the country's first Medical Cannabis Conference calling for open and…

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Global Cannabis March in South Africa

by Cannabis Health May 8, 2015

Saturday, May 9th 2015 – The annual Global Cannabis March will take place the Cape Town CBD with an estimated 10,000 supporters. The Cannabis Conference held in South Africa on the 9th and 10th of April 2015 discussed the pros and cons of…

Personal Story

Phantom Pain

by Cannabis Health May 8, 2015

Oct 1st, 1985 was the day my life as I know it was turned upside down. I was working as an oil field worker and came into contact with 14,400 Volts of electricity. The accident cost me my right arm below the…

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Italian army growing medical marijuana

by Cannabis Health April 30, 2015

By News From Elsewhere. This article originally appeared on the BBC, April 30th 2015. The Italian army has unveiled its first cannabis farm, set up to try to lower the cost of medical marijuana in the country. The army's foray into cannabis production…

Policy & Legislation

Bill to legitimize marijuana money introduced in House

by Cannabis Health April 30, 2015

By Tim Devaney This article originally appeared on The Hill, April 29th 2015. Marijuana businesses could open bank accounts under legislation unveiled in the House Wednesday. Banks are currently prohibited from doing business with marijuana dealers, even if they are licensed by their…

Policy & Legislation

Marijuana Legalization In Maine: State Approves ‘Homegrown’ Ballot Initiative For 2016

by Cannabis Health April 29, 2015

By Philip Ross This article originally appeared on International Business Times, April 29th 2015. Pro marijuana advocates in Maine are expected to start collecting signatures to get recreational pot on the ballot in 2016 following approval Tuesday of a petition by the Secretary…

Policy & Legislation

Medical Marijuana A Step Closer To Legalization In Pennsylvania

by Cannabis Health April 28, 2015

By Christine D'Antonio This article originally appeared on CBS Pittsburgh, April 28th 2015. PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- Pittsburgh NORML hosted a forum Monday night on medical marijuana. It was held at the Union Project in the East Liberty-Highland Park section of Pittsburgh. State House Rep. Ed…