Medical Cannabis Market Growth Fuelled by Success in Treating Pain, Anxiety, Epilepsy and Cancer-Related Conditions
The pharmacy industry occupies 61% of the international medical cannabis market is investing heavily in the development of new drugs, particularly for chronic pain, epilepsy and cancer-related conditions. That’s according to the World Cannabis Report 2026.
European Cannabis Prices Will be Under Pressure This Year as Surplus Stock Reaches Market
The global cannabis trade underwent significant changes in 2025, especially in the European market, where price compression and potentially strict regulatory changes are adding to an already complex market. This means exporters to Europe can expect lower cannabis prices in 2026.
International Medical Cannabis Market Growing at 23% a Year as Regulations Loosen and Patients Seek Alternative Therapies
One of the reasons behind the surging global growth in medical cannabis is the demand by consumers for alternatives to opioids. That, along with better regulatory frameworks and more research on the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, are the main drivers behind the growth of the US$30 billion market
Morocco Begins Cannabis and Poultry Study to Replace Antibiotics in Animal Feed
Moroccan animal scientists believe processed cannabis sativa residue could boost the Kingdom’s poultry industry with a substitute for antibiotics that would also produce healthier meat. An agreement has been signed between Morocco’s cannabis regulator and the country’s leading veterinary science institute to begin scalable feasibility studies .
Iron Mike Squares Up for a US$50m Legal Fight With Pro-Wrestler Shareholder in Tyson 2.0 Brand
Mike Tyson (pictured second from left, and that’s not a punchbag he’s holding) has filed a $50 million lawsuit against former executives of Carma HoldCo, including major shareholder Ric Flair, a professional wrestler. Carma is the parent company behind the multi-million dollar Tyson 2.0 cannabis brand, which Iron Mike believes has been ripping him off.
Cannabis and Driving: Does THC Actually Negatively Impact Your Reaction Time?
Just how safe is it to drive under the influence of cannabis? Conventional wisdom has it that driving stoned is an impairment, but that is now being debated in Australia, particularly after a medical cannabis patient showed a 20% improvement in reaction during a televised simulation late last year.
Thailand: Thousands of Businesses to Close as New Cannabis Law Kicks in Stipulating Prescription-Only Sales
Thailand continues to roll back ‘rec’ as more stringent regulations take effect, requiring a doctor’s prescription for all cannabis sales. This is likely to see over 7 000 non-compliant cannabis businesses close down in the year ahead.
Cannabis So Mainstream that 8% of Americans Made New Year’s Resolution to Reduce Consumption
Cannabis overload is affecting many consumers in US states that have legalized adult-use, so much so that quitting altogether or cutting back on intake is increasingly finding its way onto New Year’s resolution lists.
USA: ‘High January’ Riding on ‘Dry January’s’ Rationale for Intentional Self-Reflection
‘Dry January’ is about intentional self-reflection which explains why ‘High January’ in the US is taking off. As 2026 rolls in cannabis is intruding increasingly on alcohol’s turf as an ‘alternative intoxicant’, a trend highlighted in a month often earmarked for abstinence.
Morocco Breaks the Muslim Mould in Embracing the Power of Cannabis
King Mohammed IV (pictured here) has broken ranks with other Muslim countries in choosing to see no contradiction between the partial legalization of cannabis and the teachings of the Quran. The Moroccan leader has put the Kingdom on a course of leveraging its cannabis history and its black market dominance into the mainstream.