USA. The National Cannabis Economy Conclusion  The growth of the cannabis economy presents opportunities for greater job creation, more tax revenue, and better patient care. But current conflicts between state and federal law threaten to im...

USA. Opioid-Makers Face Wave of Lawsuits in 2019 The next 12 months might just redefine the way America thinks about and responds to the opioid epidemic that now claims more than 40,000 lives each year. The nation's biggest drugmakers and distrib...

USA. Indivior Plans Cheaper Opioid Addiction Drug if Rivals Launch Copycats Indivior Plc said on Tuesday it could launch a cheaper version of its blockbuster opioid addiction treatment, Suboxone, if rivals release generic versions of the drug. (p...

Asien drängt in das Milliarden-Geschäft mit Cannabis  Während im Westen eine neue Industrie entsteht, wird der Cannabis-Konsum in Asien noch hart bestraft. Jetzt liberalisieren die Staaten ihre Gesetze. (Handelsblatt, 22.12.20...

USA. US-Tabakkonzern Altria steigt bei E-Zigaretten-Anbieter Juul ein Washington – Der US-Tabakkonzern Altria mit Marken wie Marlboro und Chesterfield steigt für 12,8 Milliarden Dollar (11,2 Milliarden Euro) beim E-Zigaretten-Herstelle...

Global. Tilray Inc.: Ten internationally-renowned business and government leaders to advise company on global expansion  NANAIMO, B.C. – Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis production and distribution, today announ...