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by Laura Rueda on 11/07/19

Cannabis Europe was, until now, known for the activism of countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or Spain. These days it seems that France is moving up a gear with this regulation, after last December, the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) recommended the plant medical use under certain conditions. Will be France about to join the medicinal cannabis trend?

At present, some of the French government member such as the Minister of Transport, Elisabeth Borne, has positioned herself against legalise the recreational use of cannabis. The only item on the French politicians’ agenda is the legalisation of the therapeutic use of cannabis.

On May 28th, the French Senate held a hearing entitled "...

Canopy Growth, la compañía de cannabis más grande del mundo tiene sede en España

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by Laura Rueda on 12/06/19

Canopy Growth, the world's largest cannabis company is based in Spain

Canopy Growth Corporation is considered to be the largest cannabis company in the world today. So much so, that the producer and international marketer of beer, wine and spirits, Constellation Brands Inc (Corona, Modelo, Pacífico, among others) controls 35%. This giant of marijuana, which is based in Ontario, Canada, arrives to Spain after buying a few months ago Cáñamo y Fibras Naturales, better...

El cannabis mejora el disfrute y la recuperación del ejercicio físico, según un estudio

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by Laura Rueda on 06/06/19

According to a study, Cannabis improves enjoyment and recovery from physical exercise

Are you getting in shape for the summer? Surely you are already at the gym working hard or practicing a fancy activity such crossfit, in an attempt to get fit for the summer. Would you associate cannabis with sport? Most people will say no. The University of Colorado Boulder has done so, taking as sample 600 marijuana users, and this is the result.

The cannabis is positive for the sport, since...

Almería, ¿el nuevo referente europeo para el cannabis medicinal?

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by Laura Rueda on 30/05/19

Almeria, the new European benchmark for medicinal cannabis?

The news caught our attention, but it did not surprise us at all. If Almeria is known to be the orchard of Europe due to its extensive kilometres of greenhouses, in the near future, it could also be known as the cradle of medicinal cannabis in Spain, thanks to the ambitious project of GSG & Associates.

This promoter recently announced the offer of some jobs for this project. They published...

Amanda Feilding, la condesa que reivindica la legalización del cannabis en Europa

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by Laura Rueda on 07/05/19

Amanda Feilding, the countess demanding legalization of cannabis in Europe

"The best way to overcome the taboo and integrate psychotropics into the fabric of society is through the best scientific research", this is the motto of Amanda Feilding, Countess of Wemyss and March, current focus of the cannabis media spotlight. This anti-drug policy reformer, lobbyist and research coordinator, will be heading Canopy Growth Corp, the largest cannabis producer in the world, in...

$El aceite de cannabis podría ayudar a los perros con epilepsia idiopática refractaria$

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by Laura Rueda on 03/05/19

Cannabis oil could help dogs with idiopathic refractory epilepsy

At Yes We Skunk we are very interested in the benefits of medicinal cannabis, both in humans and animals. Therefore, every time a new study comes into our hands, we share it with you. A team of researchers from the faculties of Veterinary Sciences and Exact Sciences of the National University of La Plata (UNLP) has confirmed that there is an almost total decrease in the frequency and intensity of...

La regulación del cannabis en Europa, un informe de la España cannábica actual

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by Laura Rueda on 02/05/19

Cannabis regulation in Europe, a report on the current cannabis situation in Spain

Xabier Arana Berastegui, professor of the Basque Institute of Criminology (UPV / EHU), has produced the Cannabis Regulation in Europe: Country Report Spain (The regulation of cannabis in Europe: country report Spain). This comprehensive document, published by the TNI (Transnational Institute), highlights some very interesting matters, such as the legal framework governing the plant in the country...

Productos cannábicos para una piel bien nutrida y sana

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by Laura Rueda on 23/04/19

Cannabis products for well nourished and healthy skin

Cannabis is so normalized in some countries that their citizens have already started to introduce it into their routine, in the pantry, as edibles; in the medicine cabinet, in the different forms of therapeutic cannabis; and even amongst their toiletries in the form of beauty and skincare items. In this post we review some brands that are free from chemical products and will leave your skin...

"Soy una convencida de que el cannabis es una alternativa por si sola, o complementaria para mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas" - Entrevista a Antonieta Valenzuela

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by Laura Rueda on 09/04/19

"I am convinced that cannabis is an alternative both by itself, and as a compliment to improve people’s quality of life" - Interview with Antonieta Valenzuela

Antonieta Valenzuela is a surgeon. For several years now, she has specialized in medicinal treatment with cannabis and is investigating the effect of the plant on certain ailments which are invisible to society and which affect women specifically, such as dysmenorrhea or fibromyalgia. At YesWeSkunk we talk to her about these and other fascinating topics.

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Tom Hanks supports CBD research into diabetes

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by Laura Rueda on 08/04/19

Tom Hanks supports CBD research into diabetes

Tom Hanks has taken an important step in his career as an activist by partnering with Heather Pyces, a student at Cornell University, to investigate the benefits of cannabidiol in people with diabetes and stress-related illnesses. The winner of two Oscars and four Golden Globes has suffered from the disease for years. In this post we’ll tell you his story.

There is a time in our lives when we...

„Es gibt nur wenige Tierärzte, die mit Cannabis arbeiten“ - Interview mit Francisca Medina

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by Laura Rueda on 01/04/19

"There are few veterinarians who work with cannabis", interview with Francisca Medina

Francisca Medina is a vet at the University of Chile who is currently working at Fundación Daya treating dogs and cats. We wanted to dig a little deeper into her work after her speech at the last Expoweed. We were interested in her work as an animal medical professional and, more specifically, as an expert on cannabis treatments.
Some time ago, Daya Foundation decided to integrate cannabis-based...

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