International Cannabis Business Conference Blog

West Australian Parliamentary Report Recommends Cannabis Reform

Written by Hazel Norman on April 2, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Australia is one of the many countries where medical cannabis is technically legal, although, it’s also one of the many countries home to a restrictive medical cannabis program, which is unfortunate...

Iran Study Finds That CBD/THC Combination Controls Blood Sugar

Written by Frank Schuler on April 2, 2023. Posted in Science.

Type 2 diabetes is a health condition involving a problem with the way the human body regulates and uses sugar/glucose as fuel. Type 2 diabetes differs from type 1 diabetes in that the latter is a genetic...

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The Best Way To Address Concerns About The Smell Of Cannabis Is To License Clubs

Written by Johnny Green on April 1, 2023. Posted in Policy.

When people complain about ‘the smell of cannabis’ they are usually talking about the smell that is created by burning cannabis. I suppose that in some instances people are complaining about...

Ireland Labour Leader Calls For Legal Cannabis Sales At Festivals

Written by Hazel Norman on April 1, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Social cannabis use reform is in many ways the next frontier for activism efforts around the globe. In many jurisdictions cannabis possession, cultivation, and distribution laws still need to be fixed...

Canadian Researchers Find Alcohol To Be Involved In More Crashes Than THC

Written by Frank Schuler on April 1, 2023. Posted in Science.

Whenever cannabis reform is being proposed, it’s very common for opponents to ramp up scare tactics related to impaired driving. Don’t get me wrong, preventing impaired driving on public...

When Will France Legalize Cannabis For Adult Use?

Written by Johnny Green on March 27, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis consumption in France is more common than in many other parts of the world, as demonstrated by recent survey data that was collected and analyzed by the French Observatory of Drugs and Addictive...

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Premier Doug Ford Is Not A Fan Of Cannabis Clubs

Written by Johnny Green on March 27, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Cannabis clubs are becoming more common around the world, particularly in Canada. Unfortunately, some lawmakers and regulators continue to seemingly act as if prohibiting social cannabis use venues...

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No Increased Cardiovascular Risk For Stroke Patients Following Prescription Cannabis Use

Written by Frank Schuler on March 26, 2023. Posted in Science.

Public health officials estimate that as many as 15 million strokes occur annually around the globe. Of that estimated 15 million, roughly one-third of them result in the person dying and another one-third...

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Agreement Reached In Spain For Future Regulation Of ‘Cannabis Light’

Written by Hazel Norman on March 26, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Spain is home to one of the most unique approaches to cannabis policy out of any nation on the planet. The nation has one of the most robust and vibrant cannabis communities on earth, yet the cannabis...