The cannabis industry is moving forward overcoming obstacles. In this edition we tell you how companies have managed to overcome the difficulties they face in marketing products containing cannabis with creative solutions. Cannabis industry is recession-proof as this pandemic has shown. In the Cannalaw section we update the list of countries that have legalized the use of cannabis in 2021 in conjunction with the fight of the Democratic Senate to decriminalize the use of this plant at the federal level. In the CannaTrade section we will share with you three cannabis business ideas to get you started in the market. You will learn about the factors that affect cannabis germination in the CannaGrow section. To conclude, we will inform you about the antimicrobial potential of cannabidiol in our CannaMed section.

Cannabis' challenges and opportunities: On this occasion, we will discuss how the stigma associated with this plant is still being addressed in a setting rife with biases and harsh condemnations. You will discover about the rising interest in cannabis startups among investors in New York. We will explore the many Latin American countries that dominate the cannabis plant industry, as well as the link between the world of social media and cannabis. You will learn about the usage of drones in cannabis growing in the CannaGrow section. This edition of Cannabis World Journals includes these and other intriguing subjects.

Texas: Cannabis Promised Land. Without a doubt, this has been a year of growth and favorable changes for the cannabis industry. From the passing of beneficial laws to dispensaries opening, the plant has managed to thrive despite the obstacles it has faced, proving whoever perseveres wins. In this new edition of Cannabis World Journals, we have as our special guest Texas Cannabis Collective, a non-profit organization focused on news and events about the cannabis industry and laws in their state. The CannaGrow section examines how the FARM ACT favors Texas hemp production. CannaCountry compares legalization in Texas vs. California. In CannaLaw you will read about the most relevant cannabis litigation in 2022, as well as an analysis of how cannabis laws in the United States and in Texas influenced the most recent elections. The CannaTrade talks about how 2022 influenced the hemp industry in Texas. Finally, in the CannaMed, we describe the benefits that Texas has thanks to the prescription of medical cannabis and recount Alexis Bortell's story.

War warned, victory assured Cannabis World Journals presents in this sixteenth edition several initiatives that seek to advance the rights of responsible cannabis use in order to ensure justice for those who use or possess cannabis or some of its derivatives. This edition also includes a conversation between Steve De Angelo, the all-time cannabis entrepreneur, and the CWJ team, plus a description of the latest trends influencing and contributing to the cannabis industry. In the CannaGrow section, a description of diseases that can affect the cannabis plant is given; and in the CannaMed section, a clinical practice guideline regarding medical cannabis for chronic pain is granted. Finally, an overview of cannabis in the year 2021 is mentioned.

When has a war ever been easy? Usually when something is worthwhile it always has a slow process, full of falls, learning, challenges, what we like to call “trial and error.” The legalization process of cannabis doesn’t escape this reality. For many years the warriors of the plant have given the best so that the chains of ignorance and misinformation are finally broken. For this reason, in this new edition of Cannabis World Journals we have as special guest Dr. Alonso Martínez, co-founder of IndicaMed in Ecuador, a network of health professionals linked to research that promotes an integrative model of care between evidence-based medicine and cannabinoid-based therapy. The CannaGrow section discusses how hemp cultivation can be applied as a soil phytoremediator. In CannaCountry we detail the progress made in New Zealand in terms of its regulation, landscape, and projections. In CannaLaw we will look at President Biden’s outlook towards federal legalization in the US, as well as analyzing adult-use cannabis in the Czech Republic. The CannaTrade section discusses the possibility of hemp as a replacement for cotton cultivation and how to navigate the maze of the U.S. cannabis industry. Finally, the CannaMed section looks at how medical cannabis helps in the treatment of Lupus and action against UV rays.

A light on the path through the shadows of ignorance Cannabis has gradually managed to overcome the unfair prejudices historically fostered. In this edition, we detail legislative advances that cannabis has achieved in 2021 in different countries. In addition, a special article dedicated to the all-time cannabis genius, Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, for his enormous contribution to cannabis scientific research, who also answered several questions to the CWJ team. In addition, the CannaTrade section describes the upward trend in the cannabis market and the star companies of the year 2021. CannaMed section mentions the growth of cannabis consumption in times of pandemic to treat different ailments, whether physical, mental or emotional, and the anti-cancer potential of a cannabinoid.

The nuances of medical cannabis and the road to legality This edition explores the nuances that cannabis and its derivatives present, in the global landscape, in terms of its legalization and how this influences the industry. In addition, we have the participation of a special guest, Carlos Vives Jr, who shares with us his personal experience with medical cannabis and his involvement in ventures related to this plant. In the CannaMed section, we talk about the beneficial role that cannabinoids can have in neurodegenerative diseases, according to the results demonstrated by several scientific studies. You will find these and more topics of interest in this issue of Cannabis World Journals.

The Superheroes of the Industry When we think of the characters and activists who fight continously to give cannabis the recognition it deserves in society, we could imagine them as superheroes who fight every day to free the industry. In this new edition of Cannabis World Journals, we have as special guest Andrew DeAngelo, activist and co-founder of Harborside Health Center, one of the best-known cannabis companies in the United States. In the CannaGrow section, we discuss how hemp can be the superfood to achieve food sovereignty. In CannaCountry, we detail the progress made in Brazil in terms of its cannabis regulation, outlook, and projections. In CannaLaw, we look at the future of federal legalization of cannabis, and Colombia's recent approval of a plan to decriminalize adult-use and commercialization of the plant. While, in the CannaTrade section, we talk about three new technology business trends to look for in the future of the cannabis industry. Finally, our CannaMed section studies how medical cannabis helps treating fibromyalgia and the therapeutic potential of phytocannabinoids CBDV and THCV.

The unstoppable cannabis industry In this issue we will give you some tips to start investing in the cannabis industry, you will get the latest updates about the legalization of cannabis in the United States. In our CannaGrown section you will learn about the taxonomy of the plant and in our CannaMed section we will give you detailed information about the benefits of medicinal cannabis herbal preparations.

Woman: Perfect Example of Power, Perseverance and Hard Work In this edition dedicated to extolling the influence of women in the cannabis industry you can meet different women fighters who dedicate their lives and their knowledge in different areas so that cannabis is seen as a symbol of health and wellness around the world. There are exclusive interviews with some of them. In addition, in the CannaTrade section, the future outlook for the role of women in the cannabis industry is shown. And finally, the CannaMed section describes the relationship between women and cannabis medicine, and how cannabis is used in responsible motherhood.