The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports announced on Friday that they convened this week and recommended that all three governing bodies within the association implement
The findings of a recent study, published in JAMA Network Open, assert that there is a correlation between the legalization of cannabis and a surge in road accidents. About
In 2023, several states are anticipated to enact legislation or propose initiatives to legalize adult-use cannabis or medical marijuana. Read on to learn about the states of interest, the initiative
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has suggested that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) should reclassify cannabis as a drug with reduced risk. About the Author
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
Under recently proposed legislation by upper house MP Jeremy Buckingham, drivers in New South Wales who utilize Medicinal Cannabis and test positive in a roadside drug screening would be exempt
Simultaneously, the Legalise Cannabis Party (LCP) presented the Regulation of Personal Adult Use of Cannabis Bill 2023 in three Australian states: Victoria, Western Australia (WA), and New South Wales (NSW)
Although the legalization of cannabis has gained attention in Australia, the daunting task of eradicating years of stigma still persists. Tasmanian Botanics CEO Dan Howard asserts that a positive step
According to the CAMS survey conducted in 2018, 2.5 percent of the participants had obtained a legal prescription. However, in 2022, this percentage has significantly increased to 37%. Despite the
The Australian market for legal cannabis was worth USD 66.0 million in 2022, and it is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 29.6% from 2023 to 2030.
In the Western world, cannabis has traditionally been seen as a recreational substance. However, the recent approval of certain medicinal products derived from industrial sources and the availability of medical
Multiple national surveys have noted a decrease in teenage cannabis consumption, even with the increasing number of states legalizing its use. This trend has been observed over the last decade,
The majority of studies examining the relationship between crime and cannabis rely on FBI data obtained from local police departments nationwide. However, the submission of this data to the federal
To date, over 1 million individuals have enrolled as cultivators of the plant, and approximately 9,000 sellers have obtained legal registration. Despite the advantages stemming from this burgeoning industry, even
In Australia, chronic pain has become the primary reason for prescribing medicinal cannabis, with over 100,000 prescriptions issued for chronic pain in 2022. Many patients already try various treatment alternatives
Described as a significant milestone in cannabis law reform, the Regulation of Personal Adult Use of Cannabis Bill 2023 has been introduced through a coordinated effort by MPs from the
One driving force behind the legalization of Cannabis is the potential economic advantages stemming from the regulated commercial availability of marijuana. The prospects of increased tax revenues, job creation, and
Pro 1: The legalization of recreational marijuana leads to beneficial regulation of a harmless substance, without amplifying potential adverse effects. Con 1: The legalization of recreational marijuana carries significant societal
The global shift away from the harmful criminalization and policing of cannabis is happening at a fast pace, and Australia faces the risk of being left behind if we rely
In a survey conducted by the Greens Party, a remarkable level of support for legalizing marijuana in Australia has been uncovered, with a significant percentage of respondents expressing their backing
A report from the University of Western Australia highlights that the legalization of cannabis in Western Australia holds the potential to generate a substantial economic uplift. It is estimated that
While in opposition, Chris Minns, the Premier of New South Wales (NSW), fervently campaigned for the legalization of cannabis. He argued that ending the prohibition on the drug would lead
It has been approximately three years (Announced on September 25, 2019, and brought into effect on January 31, 2020) since the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), which houses the nation’s capital
The Green Party is on the verge of presenting a bill in parliament with the aim of legalizing cannabis nationwide. Over the years, support for the legalization of cannabis has
It has been ten years since one nation fully legalized the recreational use of cannabis. What nation you may ask? If you guessed Uruguay, you deserve ten points. Australia, in
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
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.
The government agency responsible for Centrelink has acknowledged mistakenly adding a political party to the list of approved organizations that can use job seekers as volunteers to fulfill their mutual
As the global trend towards cannabis legalisation continues to gain momentum, Australia is slowly but surely following suit. While cannabis remains illegal at the federal level in Australia, several states
There has been significant campaigning this week in Australia regarding the reform of driving laws that impact patients using medical cannabis. About the Author Our deep love of plants and
