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Written by Johnny Green on July 11, 2022. Posted in Science.

Researchers In Brazil Find That CBD Is Ineffective For Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless leg syndrome may not sound like a serious condition, however, it can have a very negative impact on someone’s life that...

Written by Johnny Green on July 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Why Is It Taking So Long To Legalize Cannabis Cultivation In Italy?

Formal talks to explore legalizing cannabis home cultivation nationwide in Italy are officially underway. Per Corriere delle Alpi as of...

Written by Johnny Green on June 29, 2022. Posted in Business.

Interview With Rafael Rey Managing Director At Agropharm

Agropharm is one of the leading cannabis companies within the emerging international cannabis industry, providing expert design and...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 26, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Germany’s Drug Czar To Keynote International Cannabis Business Conference In Berlin

Germany is in the midst of the most robust and complex cannabis policy and industry endeavor in the history of humankind. Policymakers...

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

What Constitutes ‘Recreational Cannabis’ In Thailand?

As I have pointed out in previous coverage, Thailand is currently in a category all of its own when it comes to cannabis policy. Roughly...

Written by Johnny Green on June 22, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Luxembourg Invites EU Nations To Cannabis Legalization Meeting

For a brief time, it was expected that Luxembourg would become the first country in Europe to pass a national adult-use legalization...

Written by Johnny Green on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Limited U.S. Legalization Continues To Hurt Cartels In Mexico

Historically, the United States has served as the largest cannabis market on earth, and for many decades that market was completely...

Written by Johnny Green on June 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Thailand’s National Cannabis Cultivation Program Is Off To A Strong Start

On June 9th, just a little over a week ago, Thailand embarked on a new cannabis public policy journey when it implemented its new...

Written by Johnny Green on June 13, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Germany Moving Forward With Legal Cannabis Sales Plan

Germany’s Health Ministry announced today that it will start holding hearings tomorrow to discuss various aspects of legalizing...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 9, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Thailand’s New Cannabis Policy Framework Is A Model For The World

Thailand has officially made a historic cannabis policy shift. As of today, every household in the entire country can sign up to legally...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 9, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

South Africa Supreme Court Reviews Cannabis Cultivation Club Case

South Africa’s Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could have significant implications for the future of the nation’s...

Written by Johnny Green on June 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Attend Cannabis Europa In London June 28-29th

The emerging legal cannabis industry in Europe is at a critical juncture. After Malta became the first country to pass a national, no...

Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Taxes And Provincial Mark-Ups Are Hindering Ontario’s Cannabis Industry

The main motivation behind legalizing cannabis for adult and/or medical use should always be based on it simply being the right thing to...

Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Thailand To Release All Cannabis Prisoners

In just a matter of days, Thailand will implement a very unique and bold approach to cannabis policy. On June 9th a new law goes into...

Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Why Uruguay’s President Is Wrong About Cannabis

Late last week the President of Uruguay, Luis Lacaille Pou, reportedly stated that it was a mistake for Uruguay to have passed an...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Cannabis Legalization Plans Emerging in Luxembourg

Luxembourg will unveil the final legislation soon, but the details are now emerging It has been in the works for the last four years...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Will Suing Governments For Cannabis Legalization Work In Europe?

Large, multi-state operators in the US are teaming up to sue the federal government over reform. Will the same strategy work in...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Japan Considers Very Limited Medical Cannabis Reform

Japan’s Health Ministry is considering reforming the nation’s cannabis laws to provide for the legal use of medical...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

The Cannabis Industry Moves Forward In Argentina

Back in 2017, lawmakers in Argentina passed a medical cannabis legalization measure. Unfortunately, that legislation proved to be more...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy, Science.

Attend The Cannabis Normal! Conference In Berlin Next Month

Germany will never become the first country to legalize cannabis for adult use. That designation will forever go to Uruguay. However,...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

MPs Introduce Cannabis Decriminalization Measure In Lithuania

Lithuania may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to cannabis policy reform, however, efforts to reform the...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Researchers Identify Two Main Motivating Factors Behind Unregulated Cannabis Purchases

Legal cannabis is spreading across the planet, and with it, purchasing freedoms for some consumers. Yet, the unregulated market still...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Jamaica Medical Cannabis Development Task Force Report Is Complete

Historically, Jamaica is one of the top countries associated with cannabis on the planet, and a very strong argument could be made that...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Luxembourg’s Home Grow Legislation In Progress

The long-delayed legislation appears to be moving – perhaps in response to the dramatic announcement that the German government...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Legalize Cannabis Australia Party Obtains Record Results In Queensland Elections

The single-issue party is poised to gain its first senate seat in Queensland. Is recreational reform on the cards nationally? Elections...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Italian Ministry Of Défense Publishes Pre-Bid Call For New Cannabis Cultivation Companies

The Ministry is trying to identify qualified cultivators to cultivate in Florence The Ministry of Defense has just published an...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Brazilian Medical Cannabis Consumption Increases 110% In One Year

Consumption of medical cannabis products in Brazil increased by 110% in 2021 from 2020 according to study by BRCANN, the Brazilian...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Honduras Vice President Wants To Create 85,000 Cannabis Jobs

One of the biggest selling points for reforming cannabis laws, for better or worse, is the industry component. Studies and polls have...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Topical CBD Ointment Efficacious For Psoriasis According To Thailand Researchers

Psoriasis is a skin condition that involves the development of a rash with itchy, scaly patches. The most common locations on the human...

Written by Johnny Green on May 21, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

CBD Hemp Business Fair Is Coming To Spain

Cannabidiol (CBD) currently has the designation of being the most popular cannabinoid on earth. As proof of that claim, consider the...

Written by Johnny Green on May 20, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Will Luxembourg Beat Germany To Adult-Use Legalization?

Luxembourg’s Minister of Justice Sam Tanson announced in the Chamber of Deputies this week that a draft cannabis legalization bill...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business.

Israeli Medical Cannabis Seeds Legally Shipped To U.S. In Historic First

In a historic first, medical cannabis seeds were legally exported this week from Israel to the United States according to Israel’s...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Thailand To Give Away 1 Million Cannabis Plants

The government will distribute 1 million free (low THC) cannabis plants to households across the country to mark a new rule allowing...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

London Mayor Appoints Drug Commissioner To Explore Cannabis Legalization

Sadiq Khan appoints a former member of Tony Blair’s cabinet and current Labour shadow cabinet member to examine...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

UK-Appointed Governor Prevents Cannabis Reform In Bermuda

In a move that was widely expected to happen the Governor of Bermuda, who is appointed by the United Kingdom, effectively vetoed a...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Brazilian Researchers Determine That CBD Is Safe For Dogs

An area of the emerging cannabis industry that is often overlooked is cannabis products for pets. Worldwide, it is estimated that over...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Medical Cannabis Associated With Sustained Improvements In Anxiety And Depression

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions that patients suffer from globally. As many as 275 million...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Australia Has Issues A Quarter Million Cannabis Prescriptions Since 2016

Medical cannabis is increasingly prescribed for a multitude of conditions. Where does this indicate that the market ‘down...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Swiss City Seeks 1,000 Volunteers For Recreational Cannabis Trial

The city, set to be the second after Basel, is gearing up for its pilot trial now on track for this autumn Calling cannabis users in...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business.

Ontario Cannabis Store Data Breach Demonstrates Growing Threat

I have worked in the cannabis industry to some degree for many years now. If you count the unregulated industry here in Oregon, I am the...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

New Zealand’s Cannabis Eradication Operation Is A Complete Waste Of Money

New Zealand came very close to becoming just the third country to legalize cannabis for adult use, and if it had done so, would have...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Canadian Patients With Insomnia Report Improvements With Medical Cannabis

Insomnia is a condition in which people have a hard time falling asleep and/or staying asleep, and it is one of the most common health...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Thailand To Give Away One Million Cannabis Seeds To Households

When it comes to the pursuit of cannabis reform and establishing a legal, national cannabis industry you will be hardpressed to find a...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

London Mayor Launches Commission To Examine Cannabis Policy

Cannabis reform is sweeping the European continent, with at least one country now a legal jurisdiction for adult use. Late last year...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Malaysia Senator Calls For Urgent Medical Cannabis Reform

Malaysia is one of the harshest places on earth when it comes to cannabis policy. For example, anyone caught with over 200 grams of...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Entertainment, Policy.

Effort To Free Brittney Griner Receives A Boost

The WNBA has officially started its 2022 season. Unfortunately, one of the league’s biggest superstars, Olympic champion Brittney...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Church Leaders In Belize Put The Brakes On Cannabis Reform

In late March lawmakers in Belize passed ‘The Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Control and Licensing Bill 2022.’ The bill...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Business.

Pitch Your Cannabis Company At The Berlin Global Investment Forum

When it comes to succeeding in the emerging cannabis industry, especially at the international level, timing is extremely important. It...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business.

How Accurate Are European Cannabis Industry Projections?

It is still far too early to be able to project any real numbers with authority as multiple countries have still not passed...