June 27th 2025
Here, we bring you our top five recent articles covering medical cannabis in Texas, cease-and-desist letter response, pardons in Maryland, cannabis in Thailand, and research on autism and cannabis.
Bridging the Gap Between Patient and Medical Cannabis: One Nurse Steps Up to the Challenge
February 16th 2023A major focus area when it comes to medical cannabis is patient and healthcare education, or rather the lack of that education and rampant misinformation. When Megan Mbengue, BSN, RN, CHPN, saw this gap in educational resources firsthand for people who are looking to use cannabis as a treatment, she decided to launch Trusted Canna Nurse with a mission to break stigma through education. Voted a Cannabis Nurse Entrepreneur of the Year by Cannabis Nurses Networks in 2022, Mbengue and her team offer cannabinoid education, consultations, and a line of products for the spectrum of chronic illnesses. In this interview, Mbengue shares how and why she provides guidance as a cannabis nurse for symptoms of conditions such as ADHD, cancer, autism, chronic pain, and more. She also describes the difficulties presented by the lingering stigma of cannabis and explains her hopes for the role of nurses in medical cannabis.
From Contaminated Cannabis Material to Microbe-Free Extracts: A Real-World Test
December 1st 2022This study, which evaluated the potential of a well-designed unidirectional aseptic processing approach to both hydrocarbon and supercritical carbon dioxide extract manufacturing, suggests that the extraction process is capable of deactivating or removing the tested microbial contaminants when highly contaminated Cannabis spp. Inflorescence is used as feed material.
Degree of Variance in THC Levels in Samples Taken from Single Lots of Medical Cannabis
October 6th 2022In the work presented here, the author shares research from collecting reports from the New Jersey State laboratory (the Department of Health’s Environmental and Chemical Laboratory Services), which has conducted testing for the state’s medicinal program. He documented an average variance of 20% in potency levels from different samples of the same test lot.
Cannabis and Mushrooms and Their Tale to Treating Cancer
September 16th 2022Dr. Stephen Barnhill, founder, chairman, and CEO of Apollon Formularies, plc., explained to Cannabis Science Conference East 2022 attendees, his findings on how cannabis and mushrooms can be the ultimate weapon in the war against cancer.
Two Major Cannabis Educational Organizations—Leaf411 and Healer.com—Form Collaborative Effort
July 19th 2022Recently, Leaf411, the United States’ first cannabis nurse guidance call service, welcomed as its newest member Healer.com, a cannabis education and training resource founded by osteopathic physician, Dr. Dustin Sulak.
Medical Cannabis Health Insurance Coverage Bill Approved in New York State Senate
June 27th 2022In early June 2022, the New York State Senate approved a bill which mandated public health insurance programs to cover medical cannabis expenses and defined how private insurers are allowed to handle these expenses as well (1).
Autoflowering Genetics Present Unique Opportunities
February 7th 2022In this piece, we touch on the benefits and challenges associated with autoflowering genetics, and provide justification for why these unique varietals may be the catalyst for making cannabis medicine more accessible and approachable for the general population.
Massachusetts Cannabis Advisory Board Appointees Announced by Treasurer Goldberg
November 4th 2021The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission recently announced several appointments so their Cannabis Advisory Board, the members of which will study and make recommendations to the Commission regarding the regulation and taxation of marijuana in the state.
How the Cannabis Market Can Expand with Innovative Products Like CBD Instant Release Tablets
October 1st 2021Medical cannabis patients and adult-use consumers alike are faced with an overwhelming amount of options when they first enter a dispensary. Across the industry, producers are looking for ways to simplify things for consumers. One company, Volunteer Botanicals, recently partnered with an investment group to create cannabidiol (CBD)-based tablets that also combine other cannabinoids and have the potential to create a unique consumer experience. In this interview, Jason Pickle, co-founder and chief sales officer for Volunteer Botanicals, sits down to discuss this recent product, the need for standardization throughout the cannabis industry, and more.
Transitioning to 21st Century Medicine: The Promise of Whole Plant Medicine
September 10th 2021Society’s ability to treat medical conditions is intimately tied to the extent of its knowledge and use of science and technology. No doubt, we’ve come a long way over the millennia. On the other hand, we still have so far to go.