This chapter provides an in-depth discussion of the legal and regulatory frameworks
surrounding cannabis in the United States, including federal law—as dictated by the …

Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is 1 of> 100 cannabinoids found in Cannabis sativa
L.(Cannabis spp. or Cannabis). Despite its complex and rapidly evolving regulatory status in …

State laws on the legalization of medical and recreational cannabis are rapidly evolving.
Similar to other crops, cannabis is susceptible to multiple pests during cultivation. Growers …

Background and aims Prohibitions on producing, distributing and selling cannabis are
loosening in various jurisdictions around the world. This paper describes the diversification …

Industrial hemp is an agricultural commodity that is cultivated for use in the production of a
wide range of products, including foods and beverages, cosmetics and personal care …

As the most widely used illicit drug worldwide, and as a source of numerous under-studied
pharmacologically-active compounds, a precise understanding of variability in psychological …

As of January 2016, 23 US states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical or
nonmedical cannabis, with more likely to follow. This dynamic policy context represents a …

The majority of adults in the US now have state-legal access to medical or recreational
cannabis products, despite their federal prohibition. Given the wide array of …

Legal reforms in the Americas are influencing the public debate on cannabis policy.
Uruguay and the two US states of Colorado and Washington have taken steps to regulate …

Cannabis sativa is best known as the source of marijuana, the world's most widely
consumed illicit recreational drug. However, the plant is also extremely useful as a source of …