FDA warns companies marketing unproven products, derived from marijuana, that claim to treat or cure cancer

… allegedly contain cannabidiol (CBD), a component of the marijuana plant that is not FDA approved in any drug product … serious diseases. “Substances that contain components of marijuana will be treated like any other products that make … other way on enforcing these principles when it comes to marijuana-containing products,” said FDA Commissioner Scott …

FDA Approves First Drug Comprised of an Active Ingredient Derived from Marijuana to Treat Rare, Severe Forms of Epilepsy

… drug that contains a purified drug substance derived from marijuana. It is also the first FDA approval of a drug for … of the Cannabis sativa plant, more commonly known as marijuana. However, CBD does not cause intoxication or … not CBD) that is the primary psychoactive component of marijuana. “This approval serves as a reminder that advancing …

Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the importance of conducting proper research to prove safe and effective medical uses for the active chemicals in marijuana and its components

… interest in the development of therapies derived from marijuana and its components. Proponents of “medical marijuana” advertised its uses for a wide number of medical … supportive of research in this area for many years. But marijuana is a Schedule I compound with known risks. Research …

Researching the Potential Medical Benefits and Risks of Marijuana - 07/12/2016

…   “Researching the Potential Medical Benefits and Risks of Marijuana”   July 13, 2016     INTRODUCTION Chairman Graham, … role that FDA plays in the regulation of researching marijuana for potential medical uses in the United States, as … aspects of the work FDA does related to the regulation of marijuana.   First, FDA plays a critical role in regulating …

What You Should Know About Using Cannabis, Including CBD, When Pregnant or Breastfeeding

… use of cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and marijuana in any form during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. What are cannabis, marijuana, hemp, THC and CBD? Cannabis is a plant of the … compounds are THC and CBD. One type of cannabis plant is marijuana, which contains varying levels of THC, the compound …

Lead Defendant Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy That Produced, Distributed Powerful Synthetic Opioid

… Controlled Substances (Carfentanil, Alprazolam and marijuana), said Bobby L. Christine, U.S. Attorney for the … Controlled Substances (Carfentanil, Alprazolam and marijuana); •  Armand Sananda Saedi , 28, of Atlanta, Ga., … officers found more than 5,200 counterfeit Xanax pills, marijuana and a sawed-off shotgun in the vehicle. In addition …

FDA permits marketing of mobile medical application for substance use disorder

… be used with outpatient therapy to treat alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and stimulant SUDs. The application is not intended … to abstinence for the patients with alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and stimulant SUD in those who used Reset, 40.3 … be used with outpatient therapy to treat alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and stimulant SUDs. The application is not intended …

FDA Role in Marijuana Regulation

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Presentation: The Victims of the Marijuana Industry Need Enforcement of Federal Law

… … Presentation: The Victims of the Marijuana Industry Need Enforcement of Federal Law …

Recommendation to maintain marijuana in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act

… … Recommendation to maintain marijuana in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act …

Presentation: It's changed my home. Pueblo Colorado: The Napa Valley of Marijuana 5-31-19

… It's changed my home. Pueblo Colorado: The Napa Valley of Marijuana 5-31-19 …

Fort Washington Man Sentenced to 66 Months in Federal Prison for Two Separate Drug Cases

… with Intent to Distribute More Than 100 Kilograms of Marijuana Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paul W. … with intent to distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, and in a separate case for conspiring to steal … in Baltimore and discovered 384 pounds (174 kilograms) of marijuana, worth more than $1 million.  Undercover officers …

FDA and Cannabis: Research and Drug Approval Process

… under the drug class "Marihuana" (commonly referred to as "marijuana") [21 U.S.C. 802(16)]. "Marihuana" is listed in … Abuse (NIDA) Drug Supply Program provides research-grade marijuana for scientific study. Through registration issued … DEA, NIDA is responsible for overseeing the cultivation of marijuana for medical research and has contracted with the …

Statement from FDA warning about significant health risks of contaminated illegal synthetic cannabinoid products that are being encountered by FDA

… deaths resulting from the use of synthetic cannabinoid (marijuana) products that have been contaminated with … in convenience stores and gas stations as substitutes for marijuana under names such as “K2” and “Spice.” Use of these … used these substances. There are a number of synthetic marijuana products being illegally marketed and used for …

Presentations: FDA's Scientific Data and Information about Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds Public Hearing

… Industry Victims Educating Litigators  The Victims of the Marijuana Industry Need Enforcement of Federal Law  Lisa … It’s Changed my Home. Pueblo Colorado: The Napa Valley of Marijuana Susan Audino, S.A. Audino & Associates, LLC James … Background & Overview Sheri Orlowitz, Artemis Holdings /Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) MPP: We Change Lives. Helping …

Remarks by Dr. Sharpless at the FDA Public Hearing on Scientific Data and Information about Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds - 05/31/2019

… have changed their laws to allow for “medical” use of marijuana or CBD, and others have begun allowing for recreational marijuana use, or decriminalized recreational marijuana possession. Second, certain federal laws have …

July 7, 2016: Johnston Resident Charged with Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering

… today on charges he allegedly trafficked oxycodone and marijuana, and that he allegedly laundered the proceeds of … of oxycodone, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and money laundering.   According to information … residence where they discovered and seized 70 pounds of marijuana, in excess of $10,000 in cash and several empty …

Personal Importation

… a controlled substance? What if I want to bring in medical marijuana for personal use? Can pet medications be considered … additional information. What if I want to bring in medical marijuana for personal use? Medical Marijuana is not regulated by the FDA. You should contact …

FDA Responds to Three GRAS Notices for Hemp Seed-Derived Ingredients for Use in Human Food

… . Although hemp is from the same species as cannabis (marijuana), the seeds themselves do not naturally contain … the addition of CBD and THC to food. As stated on FDA and Marijuana: Questions and Answers , it is a prohibited act … Agency Response Letter GRAS Notice No. GRN 000778 FDA and Marijuana: Questions and Answers … Human Foods Program … The …

What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD

… is the component that produces the “high” associated with marijuana use. Much interest has been seen around CBD and its potential related to health benefits. Marijuana is different from CBD. CBD is a single compound in the cannabis plant, and marijuana is a type of cannabis plant or plant material that …

Remarks at the National Industrial Hemp Council 2019 Hemp Business Summit - 08/13/2019

… of cannabis known as hemp from the CSA’s definition of marijuana, which means that hemp (as distinct from marijuana) is no longer an illegal controlled substance under … compounds, regardless of whether they are classified as marijuana or hemp. These authorities include our …

Akron Man Indicted for Possession with Intent to Distribute THC Vape Cartridges and Illegal Firearm Possession

… high THC levels ranging from 40% to 80%. This form of marijuana can be up to four times stronger in THC content than high-grade marijuana, which normally measures around 20% THC levels. In …

Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill - 07/25/2019

… percent THC on a dry weight basis), from the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The 2018 … of cannabis, such as CBD products, from the definition of marijuana in the CSA. I cannot overstate how significant of a … the 2018 Farm Bill, the CSA did not differentiate between marijuana and hemp, and all cannabis (with certain …

What the FDA is Doing to Protect Consumers from Cannabidiol (CBD) in Foods

… CBD is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. Marijuana is a term for cannabis plants that contain high … levels of THC, a compound that produces the “high” from marijuana. Cannabis plants with lower levels of THC are known …

Iowa Nurse Pleads Guilty to Stealing Pain Medication from at Least 50 New Mothers at Waterloo Hospital

… was positive for opiates (oxycodone and hydromorphone) and marijuana. Another nurse then found an open fentanyl vial, an … Olson admitted that she routinely drank alcohol and used marijuana while working at the Waterloo hospital. In …