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Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Legalize Cannabis Australia Party Obtains Record Results In Queensland Elections

The single-issue party is poised to gain its first senate seat in Queensland. Is recreational reform on the cards nationally? Elections...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Italian Ministry Of Défense Publishes Pre-Bid Call For New Cannabis Cultivation Companies

The Ministry is trying to identify qualified cultivators to cultivate in Florence The Ministry of Defense has just published an...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Brazilian Medical Cannabis Consumption Increases 110% In One Year

Consumption of medical cannabis products in Brazil increased by 110% in 2021 from 2020 according to study by BRCANN, the Brazilian...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Honduras Vice President Wants To Create 85,000 Cannabis Jobs

One of the biggest selling points for reforming cannabis laws, for better or worse, is the industry component. Studies and polls have...

Written by Johnny Green on May 24, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Topical CBD Ointment Efficacious For Psoriasis According To Thailand Researchers

Psoriasis is a skin condition that involves the development of a rash with itchy, scaly patches. The most common locations on the human...

Written by Johnny Green on May 21, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

CBD Hemp Business Fair Is Coming To Spain

Cannabidiol (CBD) currently has the designation of being the most popular cannabinoid on earth. As proof of that claim, consider the...

Written by Johnny Green on May 20, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Will Luxembourg Beat Germany To Adult-Use Legalization?

Luxembourg’s Minister of Justice Sam Tanson announced in the Chamber of Deputies this week that a draft cannabis legalization bill...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business.

Israeli Medical Cannabis Seeds Legally Shipped To U.S. In Historic First

In a historic first, medical cannabis seeds were legally exported this week from Israel to the United States according to Israel’s...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Thailand To Give Away 1 Million Cannabis Plants

The government will distribute 1 million free (low THC) cannabis plants to households across the country to mark a new rule allowing...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

London Mayor Appoints Drug Commissioner To Explore Cannabis Legalization

Sadiq Khan appoints a former member of Tony Blair’s cabinet and current Labour shadow cabinet member to examine...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

UK-Appointed Governor Prevents Cannabis Reform In Bermuda

In a move that was widely expected to happen the Governor of Bermuda, who is appointed by the United Kingdom, effectively vetoed a...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Brazilian Researchers Determine That CBD Is Safe For Dogs

An area of the emerging cannabis industry that is often overlooked is cannabis products for pets. Worldwide, it is estimated that over...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Medical Cannabis Associated With Sustained Improvements In Anxiety And Depression

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions that patients suffer from globally. As many as 275 million...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Australia Has Issues A Quarter Million Cannabis Prescriptions Since 2016

Medical cannabis is increasingly prescribed for a multitude of conditions. Where does this indicate that the market ‘down...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Swiss City Seeks 1,000 Volunteers For Recreational Cannabis Trial

The city, set to be the second after Basel, is gearing up for its pilot trial now on track for this autumn Calling cannabis users in...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business.

Ontario Cannabis Store Data Breach Demonstrates Growing Threat

I have worked in the cannabis industry to some degree for many years now. If you count the unregulated industry here in Oregon, I am the...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

New Zealand’s Cannabis Eradication Operation Is A Complete Waste Of Money

New Zealand came very close to becoming just the third country to legalize cannabis for adult use, and if it had done so, would have...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Canadian Patients With Insomnia Report Improvements With Medical Cannabis

Insomnia is a condition in which people have a hard time falling asleep and/or staying asleep, and it is one of the most common health...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Thailand To Give Away One Million Cannabis Seeds To Households

When it comes to the pursuit of cannabis reform and establishing a legal, national cannabis industry you will be hardpressed to find a...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

London Mayor Launches Commission To Examine Cannabis Policy

Cannabis reform is sweeping the European continent, with at least one country now a legal jurisdiction for adult use. Late last year...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Malaysia Senator Calls For Urgent Medical Cannabis Reform

Malaysia is one of the harshest places on earth when it comes to cannabis policy. For example, anyone caught with over 200 grams of...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Entertainment, Policy.

Effort To Free Brittney Griner Receives A Boost

The WNBA has officially started its 2022 season. Unfortunately, one of the league’s biggest superstars, Olympic champion Brittney...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Church Leaders In Belize Put The Brakes On Cannabis Reform

In late March lawmakers in Belize passed ‘The Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Control and Licensing Bill 2022.’ The bill...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2022. Posted in Business.

Pitch Your Cannabis Company At The Berlin Global Investment Forum

When it comes to succeeding in the emerging cannabis industry, especially at the international level, timing is extremely important. It...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business.

How Accurate Are European Cannabis Industry Projections?

It is still far too early to be able to project any real numbers with authority as multiple countries have still not passed...

Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Global Cannabis Protests Demand Reform Now

Cannabis activists have not let up after 4/20 this year and continue to urge others to march for change From Berlin Germany to Quito...

Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Canadian Cannabis Consumers Report Improvements In Insomnia

Insomnia is one of the most prevalent health conditions around the world. It is estimated that as many as 60% of the world’s...

Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

No Sustained Changes In Uruguay Youth Cannabis Use After Legalization

Uruguay will forever hold the distinction of being the first country on earth to pass an adult-use cannabis legalization measure....

Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Does CBD Cause Physical Dependency?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is arguably the most popular cannabinoid on the planet right now. As evidence of that, consider the fact that...

Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

New Study Looks At Cannabis, Anxiety, And Depression In Canada

Anxiety and depression are major mental health conditions that affect a significant portion of the world’s population. As many as...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Manitoba’s Home Cultivation Ban Receives Judicial Review

Canada was the first G-7 nation to legalize cannabis for adult use. Only one other country, Uruguay, legalized cannabis for adult use...

Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Youth Cannabis Exposure Is Not Associated With Changes In Brain Morphology

When it comes to cannabis politics, you will be hardpressed to find a talking point that is more popular among cannabis opponents than...

Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

UK Government Fund Invests In Cannabis Company

During the pandemic, the United Kingdom set up a fund called the ‘British Business Bank’s Future Fund.’ The aim of the...

Written by Johnny Green on May 3, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Could Guernsey Lead The Way On Recreational Cannabis Reform In The UK?

The Channel Island has made great strides on the medical front. Will recreational reform be next? Guernsey has been moving forward...

Written by Johnny Green on May 3, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Request For Proposals For Cannabis Businesses Requested By South African Government

The Gauteng provincial government and the federal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have requested interested parties to...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 3, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Most Canadian Patients With MS Report Consuming Cannabis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious issue around the world. It is estimated that as many as 2.8 million people suffer from MS globally...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 3, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Why Is the German Government Delaying Cannabis Reform?

Promises are promises. So why are there repeated indications that the new coalition is putting the issue on the backburner? Six months...

Written by Johnny Green on May 3, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Nepal Appears To Be On Track To Re-Legalize Cannabis

New legislation to legalize cannabis is now underway in Nepal – the rooftop of the world The country at the “top of the...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Cannabis Control Bill Moves Forward In Trinidad And Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago’s emerging medical cannabis industry received a big boost on Friday when the Caribbean nation’s House of...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

Malawi Farmers Considering Cannabis As Demand For Tobacco Declines

The life of a small-scale farmer is not an easy one. After all, there are no set hours and there are no days off. From sunrise to sunset...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Scientists Observe Hemp Extracts Delaying The Aging Process In Honey Bees

Getting older stops being fun at some point. At least, I know that was the case for me. When you are younger you can’t wait to get...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business, Policy.

How Many UK Patients Are Being Privately Prescribed Cannabis?

The United Kingdom is a fairly rough place when it comes to safe access to medical cannabis. The country’s medical cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Thailand Has Granted 80 Cannabis Licenses

Thailand is getting ready to embark on a unique public policy journey with plans to officially launch a nationwide,...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

55% Of Australians Want To Regulate Cannabis Like Alcohol According To New Poll

Back in 2012, I was part of a network of activists pushing for legal cannabis at the state level here in the United States. We were able...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Science.

Researchers In Korea Make Surprising Discovery Involving Cannabis Stems

The cannabis plant is arguably the most useful plant on earth. Cannabis enthusiasts throughout human history have used it for countless...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Religious Cannabis Use Provisions Are Creating Confusion In Trinidad And Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is a dual-island Caribbean nation that is home to roughly 1.4 million people, some of which use cannabis for...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 27, 2022. Posted in Business.

International Cannabis Business Conference Berlin 2022 Preview

The International Cannabis Business Conference is coming back to Berlin, Germany on July 19-20, 2022. Offering world-class industry...

Written by Johnny Green on April 27, 2022. Posted in Politics.

Australian Researchers Examine Motivation Behind Increased Support For Legalization

Support for adult-use cannabis legalization is stronger now at the global level than at any other time since the start of international...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 27, 2022. Posted in Politics.

Which Country Has ‘The Best’ Cannabis Legalization Model?

Cannabis prohibition, thankfully, has not always existed. For thousands of years, humans used the cannabis plant for various purposes,...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 27, 2022. Posted in Politics.

Putting ‘Europe’s Biggest Cannabis Farm’ Bust Into Context

Historically, I have always shied away from writing about cannabis busts. Having been present at no less than 3 no-knock raids in my...