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Switzerland’s Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program To Expand To Geneva

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Switzerland is following in Denmark’s footsteps by launching its first adult-use cannabis commerce pilot program. A little over two weeks ago legal cannabis sales were supposed to begin for adult-use...

CBD Extracts Reduce Agitation In Dementia Patients According To Israeli Study

Written by Hazel Norman on October 6, 2022. Posted in Science.

According to the World Health Organization as many as 55 million people worldwide live with some level of dementia. That number is expected to increase to 78 million by 2030 and up to 139 million by...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...