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European Parliament Members Form New Cannabis Reform Group

Written by Johnny Green on July 18, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The European continent is in the midst of a cannabis revolution with policies being reformed for the better in a growing number of countries. Malta became the first country on the continent to pass...

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Alzheimer’s Case Report From Brazil Finds “Encouraging” Results For Cannabis Extracts Treatment

Written by Frank Schuler on July 18, 2022. Posted in Science.

It is estimated that as many as 50 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. It is also estimated that every 3 seconds someone is diagnosed with the condition. Alzheimer’s...

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Senator Proposes Cannabis Tax In Uruguay

Written by Johnny Green on July 18, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Uruguay will forever hold the title of being the first country on earth to pass a nationwide adult-use cannabis legalization measure. Lawmakers in Uruguay made the historic move in 2013, with regulated...

Cannabis Reform Saga Continues In Bermuda

Written by Johnny Green on July 18, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Bermuda was on a path to making significant cannabis policy reforms this year. However, all of the progress hit a dead end when the Governor of Bermuda, who is appointed by the United Kingdom, effectively...

Cutting Edge German Cannabis Possession Case Decided On Appeal

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

A Lübeck appeals court has exonerated a father and son of possession on the basis of “emergency” treatment. The case may help other German patients beat criminal charges On the last...

Home Grow In Italy: Just Around The Corner?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The country is poised to follow a trend seen in multiple European countries – namely introducing recreational reform with a limited home grow option Italy may join the European club of countries...

The Bleeding Edge Of International Cannabis Reform Is Being Forged By Women

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Women are on the front lines of the war to legalize cannabis – and paying a heavy price There are two high-profile cannabis cases right now that are making global headlines. Both of them involve...

Will Boris Johnson’s Departure As Prime Minister Speed British Cannabis Reform?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The controversial politician was forced to announce his resignation last week. How will this affect the pace of British cannabis reform? Through the lens of history, the passage of Boris Johnson through...

Researchers In Norway Explore Cannabis Treatments And Parkinson’s Disease

Written by Frank Schuler on July 11, 2022. Posted in Science.

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that attacks the nervous system and involves the patient experiencing tremors, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movements. The condition seems to mainly...