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Canadian Legalization Associated With “Significant Reductions” In Police-Reported Cannabis Offences

Written by Frank Schuler on May 6, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Previously, researchers in Canada reported that the 2018 Canadian Cannabis Act was associated with a short-term post-legalization reduction in police-reported cannabis-related crimes among youth. In...

Legalization Efforts Receive A Boost In Finland

Written by Hazel Norman on May 1, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Back in October, an initiative was launched in Finland which seeks to legalize cannabis for adult use in the European country. Recently, the initiative crossed the 50,000 signatures mark and will now...

Patients Frequently Use Cannabis As A Sleep Aid According To Australian Survey

Written by Frank Schuler on April 28, 2023. Posted in Science.

Insomnia is a major problem around the world. Whether people suffer from insomnia as a primary condition, or it is caused by a different primary condition, an inability to fall asleep and/or stay asleep...

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Terpenes Enhance THC’s Ability To Interact With Endogenous Receptor

Written by Frank Schuler on April 28, 2023. Posted in Science.

For many years very little was known about cannabis terpenes. Terpenes are the compounds contained in the cannabis plant that gives it its smell. Scientists currently estimate that the cannabis plant...

Canadian Study Finds Cannabis Products Effective In Self-Management Of Myofascial Pelvic Pain

Written by Frank Schuler on April 28, 2023. Posted in Science.

Myofascial pelvic pain syndrome is a health condition involving pelvic pain that is often described by sufferers as ‘short, tight, tender pelvic floor muscles that can include palpable nodules...

UK Study Fails To Identify Cannabis As A Risk Factor For Development Of Psychosis

Written by Frank Schuler on April 28, 2023. Posted in Science.

Cannabis opponents and mainstream media outlets have claimed for many years that cannabis is bad for human brains. As part of their claim, opponents often suggest that cannabis use causes psychosis. Psychosis...

Germany’s Health Minister Should Not Be Scared Of Legal Cannabis Edibles

Written by Johnny Green on April 27, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis-infused edibles are not only a growing sector of the emerging legal cannabis industry; they play a vital role in boosting public health outcomes. After all, it is no secret that a lot of consumers...

How Will Germany’s Legalization Model Compare To Other Legal Jurisdictions?

Written by Johnny Green on April 24, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Adult-use cannabis policy is taking shape in Germany after many details were provided during a press conference held earlier this month. While there are some details that need to be further explored,...

Frankfurt And Offenbach Declare Intent To Launch Pilot Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

Written by Johnny Green on April 20, 2023. Posted in Policy.

A little over a week ago federal ministers in Germany held a press conference in which they provided details regarding the nation’s current legalization plan. The plan has two phases, with the...