The Netherlands is expanding its experiment with legal cannabis production, allowing coffee shops in eight additional cities to source regulated cannabis from licensed growers. Starting Monday, up to 80 coffee
Biden vs. Trump on Marijuana: Contrasting Positions as 2024 Election Approaches
As Election Day nears, drug policy is a major focus for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Biden’s campaign emphasizes cannabis reform, citing mass pardons and a review
Exploring How Cannabis and Psilocybin Could Benefit the 50 Million Americans Living with Chronic Pain
In late April 2024, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration revealed plans to relax federal regulations on cannabis by reclassifying it from Schedule I to Schedule III. This change aligns cannabis
Biden Campaign: Marijuana is Less Dangerous Than Thought, Promotes Pardons and Rescheduling in New Ads
The Biden campaign is highlighting the difference between President Biden’s and former President Trump’s marijuana policies. They emphasize that cannabis is “not as dangerous as we once believed” on a
Canadian cannabis firms withdraw from the U.S. hemp CBD market.
Canadian companies leaving the U.S. hemp CBD market reflects the struggles of Canadian cannabis producers and a slowdown in the American CBD market due to regulatory challenges. “The U.S. market
Newsletter: Congressional Votes on Cannabis and Psychedelics This Week
The House Rules Committee approved two amendments related to psychedelics and a measure concerning pharmaceutical “drug interactions with marijuana” for upcoming floor votes this week. During a Congressional Black Caucus
What you need to understand as recreational marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota this August.
Starting on Tuesday, August 1st, Minnesotans will have the legal right to possess and cultivate recreational marijuana, within specified limits aimed at maintaining control as the state establishes a comprehensive
Venezuela Emerges as a ‘Creepy’ Marijuana Drug Route for Colombia.
Recent confiscations of marijuana shipments along Venezuela’s coast and border with Colombia have highlighted the country’s significant role as a transit route for a specific variety of Colombian cannabis saturating
Montana Considering Increase in Medical Cannabis Tax
Montana Introduces Bill to Overhaul Cannabis Access for Medicinal and Recreational Use. Individuals can also grow a maximum of two fully grown marijuana plants and two seedlings for personal use
CBD Beauty Companies Shut Down After Hong Kong Ban, May Consider Exploring Japanese and South Korean Markets.
Despite increasing awareness and demand among consumers, companies that marketed CBD-infused cosmetics in Hong Kong face a predicament of either revamping or shutting down after a ban was imposed by
TUK government’s decision not to release drug decriminalization report is perceived as additional proof that they are disregarding evidence-based policy.
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) presented a report advocating for drug decriminalization, but it will be the first and only report in the council’s history to
Idaho is making another attempt to legalize medical cannabis.
Last week, an unforeseen bill advocating for medical cannabis was presented in the Idaho House of Representatives. About the Author Our deep love of plants and fascination with Cannabis
Despite the legalization of weed in New York, the illicit market continues to thrive.
The first authorized marijuana stores in New York have opened their doors, raising concerns about how the legal market will coexist with illicit sales, both for buyers and sellers alike.
A company based in Burton has entered the race to produce medicinal cannabis in the UK.
A company located in Burton has received approval from the Home Office to grow, process, and package medicinal cannabis for sale in the pharmaceutical industry. About the Author Our
Four Spanish citizens have been sentenced to over three years in prison for being in possession of cannabis worth £11 million
Four individuals from Spain have been sentenced to over three years in prison for being caught in possession of cannabis valued at 11 million pounds. About the Author Our deep
Meet the man trying to open a cannabis shop in Liverpool for 20 years
Gary established the iconic Chillin Rooms, a coffeeshop in Liverpool modeled after those in Amsterdam, which has placed him at the forefront of the battle against prohibition. About the
The illegal marijuana market in California.
Illegal delivery services are undermining the business of legal dispensaries in the state. About the Author Our deep love of plants and fascination with Cannabis has enabled over 25
Police in Dublin have confiscated cannabis valued at €2.4 million
Irish police, also known as Gardaí, have reported seizing cannabis in south Dublin with an estimated street value of €2.4 million (approximately £2.1 million) About the Author Our deep
Ukraine’s hemp industry still pushing ahead
Ukraine’s Ministry of Healthcare (MoH) released a preliminary proposal that would permit the medical application of cannabis-derived products. Additionally, there is a movement to increase the THC limit for hemp
Vanuatu is preparing to issue licenses for medical cannabis.
Vanuatu is getting ready to grant licenses that will permit companies to cultivate and distribute medical cannabis and hemp across the country. About the Author Our deep love of
Colorado’S first vending machine for marijuana
The Colorado governor is endorsing the state’s debut marijuana vending machine that can swiftly package, label, and distribute cannabis products to adult customers, concluding transactions in as little as 50
Amsterdam has prohibited the use of cannabis in its red light district
The city of Amsterdam has revealed new regulations that will make it unlawful to smoke cannabis on the streets of its red light district.
The widespread support for medical marijuana in Texas remains strong
An overwhelming majority of Texans favor enacting laws that would legalize marijuana for a broad range of medical purposes within the state.
Delayed plan for Germany to legalize cannabis in 2024
Germany’s aim to legalize cannabis consumption by 2024 seems to be improbable as the country has not yet submitted its proposals to the European Commission.
Japan’s government is poised to legalize medical marijuana
An outline of bills was revealed indicating that the government is ready to permit the utilization of medical marijuana for treating patients who suffer from incurable illnesses.
Police in Spain have announced the largest cannabis seizure in the country’s history.
The amount of cannabis plants confiscated in the seizure is estimated to weigh more than five adult African elephants.
Thailand taken off the narcotics list
A “ganja culture” is rapidly gaining popularity in tourist hotspots. For instance, at Bangkok’s Khao San Road nightspot, buying a joint is easier than ever!
Canadian Volunteers Giving Cannabis to Help Opioid Abuse
Volunteer groups in Canada have been handing out free edibles to those suffering from opioid addiction, in order to help fight the problem, although addiction experts are sceptical.
UK Police Tell Agents How to Spot a Cannabis Farm
Police officers in the UK have set up an awareness campaign which explains to letting agents how they can spot a potential cannabis factory.
Member of Sri Lankan Parliament Wants to Legalise Cannabis Cultivation
Diana Gamage, a member of the Sri Lankan parliament, believes the cultivation of cannabis could bring in billions of dollars to the country and help the foreign exchange crisis.