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Will Europe’s Emerging Cannabis Industry Reach Its Full Potential?

Written by Johnny Green on October 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

The emerging cannabis industry is now legal in more places in Europe than at any other point in time since the dawn of prohibition, and that is clearly good news for consumers and patients across the continent. A great deal of reform still needs to take place to be sure, however, momentum is building...

Study Finds Cannabis Is Associated With Quality Of Life Improvements In Adults With Autism

Written by Frank Schuler on October 3, 2022. Posted in Science.

It is estimated that as much as 1% of the world’s population has autism spectrum disorder, although many cases go undiagnosed so it’s quite possible that there are more people out there that have autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental condition...

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Former President Of Mexico Says Legalization Will ‘Pull The Rug Out From Under The Cartels’

Written by Hazel Norman on October 3, 2022. Posted in Policy.

In late 2018 Mexico’s Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings that collectively overturned the country’s prohibition on cannabis as it pertained to recreational use. The rulings established case law that all judges in Mexico are bound by, however, they did not completely set the nation’s...

Canadian Study Finds That Medical Cannabis Products Are Safe And Effective

Written by Frank Schuler on October 2, 2022. Posted in Science.

Humans have used cannabis and derivatives of cannabis for medical purposes for thousands of years. The cannabis plant is arguably the most versatile plant on earth and provides a number of wellness benefits. Unfortunately, a number of governments around the globe still prohibit cannabis, even for...

The Greens Urge Australia’s Federal Parliament To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Written by Hazel Norman on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Australia is home to an emerging cannabis industry, although cannabis laws vary from state to state throughout the country. The most progressive region when it comes to cannabis policy can be found in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), where cannabis was decriminalized in 2020. In fact, as we...

Japan Health Panel Gives Mixed Cannabis Policy Recommendations

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

This week a Japanese health ministry panel issued cannabis policy recommendations, including a recommendation that Japan allow medical cannabis products to be imported. Generally speaking, the recommendation to allow medical cannabis product imports is a good thing, however, cannabis observers and...

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Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary Says London Cannot Decriminalize Cannabis

Written by Hazel Norman on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Back in mid-May the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis policies. The ‘London Drugs Commission,’ as it is referred to, is chaired by Lord Charlie Falconer QC, a former lord chancellor and justice secretary. Reviewing London’s cannabis...

Minister In Sri Lanka Wants To Legalize Medical Cannabis Exports

Written by Frank Schuler on October 2, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Sri Lanka may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to cannabis reform and the emerging cannabis industry, however, the nation is trending in the right direction, albeit slowly. Adult-use cannabis is illegal in Sri Lanka while medical cannabis is legal in certain limited instances. The...

German Finance Minister: Expect Cannabis Legalization In 2023

Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

When it comes to the push for adult-use cannabis legalization there’s no place on earth that is as exciting as Germany right now. Late last year a new coalition government was elected in Germany, and the ‘Traffic Light Coalition,’ as it is commonly referred to, made it clear very...

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Will Europe’s Emerging Cannabis Industry Reach Its Full Potential?

Study Finds Cannabis Is Associated With Quality Of Life Improvements In Adults With Autism

Former President Of Mexico Says Legalization Will ‘Pull The Rug Out From Under The Cartels’

Canadian Study Finds That Medical Cannabis Products Are Safe And Effective

The Greens Urge Australia’s Federal Parliament To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Japan Health Panel Gives Mixed Cannabis Policy Recommendations

Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary Says London Cannot Decriminalize Cannabis

Minister In Sri Lanka Wants To Legalize Medical Cannabis Exports

German Finance Minister: Expect Cannabis Legalization In 2023

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