Marijuana leaves and other cannabis-related imagery used to advertise local vape shops may soon be prohibited in Columbia as the city council considers more new rules for shops that sell hemp products like CBD and Delta-8. Columbia City Council is looking at restricting the images and language smoke and vape shops can use in their logos and advertising. A proposed new ordinance … [Read more...] about No more marijuana leaves or “farmacies.” Columbia looks to limit vape shop signage
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Informing the public about the risks of cannabis
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – The marijuana and cannabis industry is booming. In fact, industry research group New Frontier Data projects that annual sales will exceed $72 billion by 2030. As the culture around cannabis expands, one University of Missouri researcher is working to ensure recreational users, or non-medicinal users, are aware of the possible risks of use. Despite being … [Read more...] about Informing the public about the risks of cannabis
Wealthy Countries Gave Over $1 Billion to Global Drug War, Shows New Report
A recent report from Harm Reduction International (HRI) sheds light on how richer countries like the United States and Europe continue to provide substantial foreign aid for the global War on Drugs. However, rather than addressing issues like poverty, hunger, healthcare, and education, this money is primarily allocated to law enforcement and military efforts. As anyone familiar … [Read more...] about Wealthy Countries Gave Over $1 Billion to Global Drug War, Shows New Report
Colombian government-funded health insurance now covers medical cannabis
Government-funded health insurance in Colombia now includes medical cannabis coverage, potentially expanding the market for therapeutic marijuana in the South American country. A late 2022 move by Colombia’s Health Ministry resulted in increased government health insurance coverage of certain medical procedures and medications, including prescribed medical marijuana … [Read more...] about Colombian government-funded health insurance now covers medical cannabis
