Brazilian Study Finds Cannabis To Be An ‘Exit Drug’
Historically, cannabis policy modernization opponents have portrayed cannabis as a ‘gateway drug,’ claiming that the use of...
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Lawmakers Approve Ban On ‘Cannabis Light’ In Italy
The legal saga for low-THC cannabis products in Italy has taken another turn, with lawmakers in the European nation officially adopting...
U.S. Cannabis Industry Capital Is Tighter, But Still Flowing
The emerging legal cannabis industry in the United States continues to mature and evolve, and that is particularly evident when it comes...
CBD Associated With Improved Memory In Preclinical Models
Worldwide, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause or type of dementia, with an estimated 60-70% of global dementia cases...
UK Poll Finds Majority Support For Decriminalizing Cannabis
A YouGov UK poll was conducted on May 28th, 2025, the same day that news broke about the London Drugs Commission recommending that...
Analysis Finds ‘Few Changes In Cognitive Performance’ Post-Cannabis Use
One of the main talking points used by cannabis opponents is that ‘cannabis is bad for the brain’ and that its use will...
European Cannabis Pilot Projects
Certain European markets are home to a unique public policy and commerce concept known as pilot trials. These research-based projects...
Czechia Takes Historic Step Toward Cannabis Policy Modernization
Lawmakers in the Czech Republic have reportedly approved a historic measure today that will legalize home cultivation for adult use....
European Cannabis Reform Demonstrations Scheduled For May 31st
Cannabis activism comes in many forms. Working to modernize cannabis policies in any jurisdiction where prohibition is in place is not...
Study Finds That Cannabis Legalization Could “Stabilize Finland’s GDP”
As the emerging legal cannabis industry continues to spread throughout Europe, one nation that is a bit of a holdout is Finland....
Examining Germany’s Evolving Legal Cannabis Industry
Germany continues to be the continental leader for Europe’s emerging legal cannabis industry. Legal sales of medical cannabis...
London Mayor Supports Commission’s Recommendation To Decriminalize Cannabis
In 2022, London Mayor Sadiq Khan established the independent London Drugs Commission (LDC), tasking the Commission with examining...
German Medical Cannabis Imports Increased Over 457% In One Year
Germany’s legal medical cannabis industry continues to expand at a staggering rate, as demonstrated by new medical cannabis import...
Cannabis And Hemp Tourism Is A Growth Engine
The concept of people traveling to faraway destinations to enjoy consuming food and wine is not a new thing. Television shows are...
Australian Study: Far-Red Light Use May Increase Cannabis Yields
Cannabis cultivation has become more sophisticated in recent years due to various factors. One major factor is advancements in...
A Reversal Of German Cannabis Legalization Is “Off The Table”
The German Cannabis Industry Association (BvCW) recently held a parliamentary evening event, at which current German Bundestag member...
The German Medical Cannabis Industry Is The Main European Market Driver
Germany first legalized medical cannabis in 2017, and its distribution model involves permitting legal sales at registered pharmacies....
Hemp Fiber May Be A Viable Cotton-Compatible Textile Input
The hemp fiber industry holds tremendous economic potential. According to a recent market projection by MarkNtel Advisors, “the...
Excitement Level At ICBC Berlin Demonstrates Surging Interest In The Global Industry
On April 29th-30th, 2025, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) held its flagship event at the Estrel Berlin, Germany’s...
Thailand Health Minister: ‘Cannabis Users Will Need Medical Certificates’
In recent years, Thailand’s cannabis industry has increased in size and scope thanks to a cannabis policy change in 2022....
Calls For Cannabis Excise Tax Reform Intensify In Canada
Taxing cannabis commerce can be a delicate thing. On one hand, a major argument in favor of cannabis policy modernization is that it...
Why U.S. MSOs Are Looking To Invest In Germany And Europe
For many years, the emerging legal cannabis industry in the United States has operated in siloed markets, with each jurisdiction having...
Ukraine Launches Nation’s Largest Industrial Hemp Processing Plant
Hemp harvests have to be processed before they are incorporated into finished products and shipped to the markets where they will...
University Of Göttingen: Hemp Offers Sustainable Prospects For Agriculture
Farmers have cultivated hemp and used the agricultural crop for many centuries. A study from 2023 found that “ancestral archaeological...
Legalization In Lebanon ‘Could Generate $1-3 Billion Annually’
A 2019 report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimated that Lebanon was the third largest source for...
How Many Medical Cannabis Patients Does Brazil’s Industry Serve?
As it currently stands, dozens of countries around the world have adopted medical cannabis legalization measures, with legalization...
Changes Coming To Ontario Cannabis Stores
Changes are coming to Ontario’s emerging retail cannabis industry. The Ford government is reportedly loosening cannabis store...
European Study Explores Hemp Blocks And Compaction Direction
Does the direction that hemp hurd is compacted into blocks make a difference in how well the blocks insulate and hold up under stress?...
Latvian Police Express Openness To Legalizing Medical Cannabis
Cannabis is currently illegal in Latvia, although the production of industrial hemp is permitted in some instances. Cannabis is listed...
Researchers In South Korea Isolate A New Cannabinoid
The cannabis plant contains dozens of cannabinoids, each possessing its own characteristics. Scientists have spent decades isolating...
Cannabis Advocates Demand Further Pardons In Czech Republic
Cannabis advocates staged a peaceful protest today in Prague, Czechia, outside the nation’s Ministry of Health in Palacký...
The World Continues To Learn From Canada’s Modernized Cannabis Industry
When Canada became the second country to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure in 2018, it was a historic moment for...
South African Province To Prioritize Cannabis Industry Job Creation
South Africa’s government released updated employment data yesterday, with the official unemployment rate increasing by 1.0...
Study Finds Hemp Is An Eco-Friendly Alternative For Dye Removal
The textile industry often uses toxic chemicals to prepare fabric, especially in fabric dyeing and finishing processes. Industrial...
Did Cannabis Usage Rates Spike In Uruguay And Canada Post-Legalization?
A common prediction made by cannabis opponents when cannabis policy modernization proposals are being considered is that cannabis...
World’s First President To Legalize Recreational Cannabis Passes Away
National-level recreational cannabis reform has occurred in six countries so far, and hopefully, more will be on the way soon....
How Many Legal Medical Cannabis Patients Does Germany Have?
A common question related to Germany’s emerging legal cannabis industry that I see asked online, and hear in person, relates to...
Malta’s Parliament Approves Changes To Adult-Use Cannabis Laws
Malta became the first country in Europe to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure back in 2021. The only countries to...
Analysis Finds Legal Canadian Cannabis Has Largely Displaced Unregulated Market
A major goal of every jurisdiction that has modernized its cannabis policies to permit adult-use cannabis activity is to help combat the...
Armenia’s Parliament Speaker Says Cannabis Should Be Legalized
Alen Roberti Simonyan has been President of the National Assembly of Armenia since August 2021. During his recent participation in the...
Australia’s Legal Cannabis Growers Urge Support Of Nation’s Producers
Australia’s legal cannabis farmers are banding together and warning the nation’s government of looming “catastrophic...
Industrial Hemp’s Market Potential Is Nearly Double Consumable Cannabis’ Potential
One of the most insightful moments for me at the recent International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin occurred during leading...
Belgian Researchers: Cannabis Not Associated With Sedentary Lifestyle
Historically, one of the most common stereotypes perpetuated by cannabis opponents, mainstream media, and films is that cannabis...
South Africa To Release New Cannabis Food Regulations After Backlash
South Africa is on a short list of countries that have adopted national adult-use cannabis legalization measures, along with Uruguay,...
Swiss Study Finds Legal Cannabis Access Reduces ‘Problematic Consumption’
Roughly two years ago, Switzerland launched what was then a unique approach to science-based cannabis commerce research. The European...
Robust Legal Sales Are Vital For Achieving Europe’s Cannabis Goals
The current level of excitement and interest in Europe’s emerging legal cannabis market is remarkable in many ways, as is the...
How Common Is Legal Home Cannabis Cultivation In Germany?
Starting on April 1st, 2024, adults in Germany can cultivate up to three plants in their private residences. Before the public policy...
Cannabis DUI Laws Must Be Based On Science, Not Political Fearmongering
If there is one area of public policy that cannabis opponents and responsible cannabis advocates can agree on, at least at a macro...
More Than 1 Out Of Every 7 German Pharmacies Offers Medical Cannabis
Germany has served as the largest legal medical cannabis market in Europe for several years, with cannabis pharmacies being the...
Total Number Of German Cultivation Associations Rises To 211
Starting on July 1st, 2024, adults in Germany can apply to launch a member-based cannabis cultivation association. Cultivation...