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The EU Is Deciding On More Than Just German Legalization

Written by Johnny Green on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

When it comes to cannabis reform activity, Germany is undeniably on center stage with the international spotlight placed directly on it. Part of that is due to the fact that German lawmakers are actively...

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Governments Need To Embrace Cannabis Tourism

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

A common misconception about cannabis reform is that once a jurisdiction’s lawmakers or voters initially approve an adult-use legalization measure, that there’s nothing left to do. In reality,...

Poll Finds Very Low Support For Prosecuting Cannabis Possession In Scotland

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The Scottish government conducted a survey between the 21st of October 2021 and the 27th of March 2022, in which adults were asked “how much do you agree or disagree that people should not be...

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Thailand’s Health Minister Dismisses Calls To Re-Outlaw Cannabis

Written by Frank Schuler on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

From a regional standpoint Thailand is leader in many ways when it comes to cannabis policy. Earlier this year Thailand implemented a very progressive change in cannabis policy that made it the most...

Committee Of Experts In Sri Lanka To Explore Cannabis Exports

Written by Frank Schuler on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Sri Lanka, an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, has experienced tremendous economic and political turmoil in 2022. A fuel and food crisis spread across the country earlier this year, which...

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German Cannabis Legalization Would Obviously Benefit Public Safety Efforts

Written by Johnny Green on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Late last week an article was published by Frankfurter Allgemeine in which the Vice President of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) seemed to imply that law enforcement in Germany did not believe...

Limited Legalization Bill Expected To Be Introduced In Ireland

Written by Hazel Norman on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis is illegal for adult-use purposes in Ireland, although, there is a distinction in Ireland’s current law that provides for a different penalty path for personal possession versus selling...

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Is Germany Planning To Restrict Medical Cannabis Insurance Reimbursements?

Written by Johnny Green on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Germany is home to Europe’s largest medical cannabis market, which is not surprising given the size of Germany’s population and economy. Since 2017, doctors in Germany have been permitted...

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UK Study Finds That Inhaled Cannabis Reduces Pain And Anxiety

Written by Frank Schuler on November 14, 2022. Posted in Science.

When it comes to medical cannabis, inhaled consumption methods can be seen as controversial within certain medical and political circles. After all, so much effort has been spent encouraging people...