Erin McEvoy

The 18-month trial will study the effects of a cannabis extract as part of treatment for brain cancer.

Cannabis Science Conference Fall was held in Providence, Rhode Island from September 20-22, 2023. Here we provide highlights from this exciting event.

A population-based, retrospective study looked at the associations between cannabis use and effects on heart health.

Various efforts to attract non-white participants to the study have not succeeded, putting the study in jeopardy.

One laboratory’s concerns lead to a closer look at Montana’s still-developing cannabis program.

Patient access to medical cannabis will increase greatly in the coming weeks.

Citing concerns with the increasing prevalence of cannabis in the country, the Prime Minister plans to curb ongoing legalization.

The study’s principal investigator recently provided more information about the new trial compared to a previous one in 2017.

A new white paper provides in-depth analysis and recommendations to increase patient access to therapeutic psychedelics in Canada.

As cannabis reform and acceptance expands in the US, so does its impact on the environment. In the rapidly evolving landscape of cannabis cultivation, one organization is looking toward more sustainable and ethical approaches to cannabis growing. Launched in 2019, Sun+Earth Certified is a nonprofit, third-party certification for organic cannabis, supported by a community of growers and educators advocating for regenerative cannabis farming practices to benefit local and global communities. In this interview, Heather Dunbar, Director of Marketing and Communications, shares her journey into the cannabis industry, the vital role of Sun+Earth Certified in reshaping cannabis cultivation practices, and the organization's vision for a more environmentally conscious and socially responsible future.

Accredited cannabis certification organization launches new standard focused on retail safety.

In this onsite interview, Dr. Aimon Kopera shares her insights on psychedelics in traditional and modern uses, what it’s like being a woman in the psychedelics field, and takeaways from her presentation at Cannabis Science Conference Fall 2023.

A panel of individuals from standards-setting organizations and accreditation bodies reviewed the role they each play within the cannabis sector and offered insights into the future of the industry to close out the analytical science track at Cannabis Science Conference Fall on Friday, September 22nd.

What is it like being the co-owner of Rhode Island’s largest cannabis dispensary?

Hear insights from a dedicated cannabis cultivator at a medical and recreational cannabis facility.

In this new interview series, we sit down with several speakers from 2023 Cannabis Science Conference events to learn about their expertise and backgrounds in the cannabis industry. Join us to learn more about Dr. Peter Grinspoon, Jini Glaros, Dr. Miyabe Shields, and Adam Jacques.

Veterans took center stage at Cannabis Science Conference Fall to kick off the medical track with an important film screening followed by a panel discussion.

Take a sneak peek inside the laboratory of a vertically integrated cannabis facility.

Dr. Buck co-presented at the Cannabis Science Conference on September 22, 2023, with his talk titled “Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Agitation in Dementia,” with Rebecca Abraham, RN, BSN, the CEO and Founder of Acute on Chronic.

In this interview, Dr. Ryan Buck, internal medicine physician, shares how he was first introduced to cannabis as medicine and discusses cannabinoids as a treatment for dementia symptoms.

Riley Kirk, cannabis and natural product chemist, cannabis educator, and cannabis research scientist participated in a panel discussion at Cannabis Science Conference Fall in Providence, Rhode Island on Thursday, September 21st.

Allison Baker co-presented at the Cannabis Science Conference on September 21, 2023, on a panel titled "Standards and Accreditation–The Way We Move Forward?"

In this interview, Allison Baker, Coordinator of Standards and Official Methods at AOAC INTERNATIONAL, discusses standardization and uniform guidelines in cannabis testing.

Miyabe Shields, stoner scientist and avid psychonaut, participated in a panel discussion at Cannabis Science Conference Fall in Providence, Rhode Island on Thursday, September 21st.

Amanda Reiman, Chief Knowledge Officer at New Frontier Data, presented at Cannabis Science Conference Fall in Providence, Rhode Island on Thursday, September 21st.

Here, Mike Verret from Mother Earth Wellness explains historical and cultural shifts in the perception of cannabis.

If passed, the possession, use, and cultivation of certain natural psychedelic substances would be decriminalized starting in 2025.

Joining other Caribbean nations such as Jamaica and Antigua, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas is re-examining its cannabis laws.

A tribe in western North Carolina recently approved recreational cannabis, resulting in proposed federal legislation in response.

National Geographic recently looked at potential locations around the world where cannabis tourism could flourish.