Germany’s marijuana legalization law officially took effect on Monday, with personal possession and cultivation now permitted for adults. Just days after the cannabis bill was signed into law, the non-commercial legalization provisions are now in force. Social clubs where people will be able to obtain marijuana are due to launch in July. Under the new policy, adults 18 and … [Read more...] about Germany’s Marijuana Legalization Law Officially Takes Effect, Allowing Personal Possession And Cultivation For Adults
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Ukraine Introduces Medical Pot To Aid in Healing Trauma of Conflict with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has formally enacted legislation to legalize medical marijuana in a move that he and other leaders believe will assist soldiers in healing from both physical and psychological injuries suffered in the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia. As of January 2, 2024, per Russia Matters, a project launched by Harvard University, Ukraine’s … [Read more...] about Ukraine Introduces Medical Pot To Aid in Healing Trauma of Conflict with Russia
How Israel became the world leader in medical marijuana
Israel has long been considered a global leader in the research and development of the cannabis industry. The country has become a hub for other countries to conduct research in the medicinal cannabis field due to a history of pioneering studies in the field and less stringent restrictions on initiating clinical trials. How did Israel become a hub for medical cannabis … [Read more...] about How Israel became the world leader in medical marijuana
Thailand moves to ban recreational cannabis use, 18 months after historic decriminalization
Thailand’s new government is moving ahead to pass new legisalation banning cannabis for recreational use in a major reversal 18 months after the country became the first in Asia to decriminalize the plant. The relaxed laws saw a lucrative cannabis industry catering to locals and foreigners alike boom across the Southeast Asian nation, but a new conservative coalition government … [Read more...] about Thailand moves to ban recreational cannabis use, 18 months after historic decriminalization
Ukraine is legalizing medicinal marijuana to treat stress and cancer among war survivors
Ukraine's parliament on Thursday voted to legalize medicinal cannabis amid the war with Russia. It's approved cannabis and cannabinoid medicines for PTSD and cancers caused by the war. Support for medicinal marijuana use has been growing in Ukraine as the war progresses. Ukraine is legalizing medicinal cannabis to treat psychological trauma and stress-related diseases caused by … [Read more...] about Ukraine is legalizing medicinal marijuana to treat stress and cancer among war survivors
Japan Remains an Outlier as Global Acceptance of Cannabis Grows
TOKYO – For one very particular niche of Japan’s economy, the first Saturday of December marked a black spot on the calendar: It was the first day of the country’s new ban on products – such as gummies, pre-rolled joints and vape cartridges – that contain hexahydrocannabihexol (HHCH), a semi-synthetic cannabinoid that produces an effect similar to THC, the main psychoactive … [Read more...] about Japan Remains an Outlier as Global Acceptance of Cannabis Grows
Thailand Leaders Scramble To Backpedal Law as 6,000 Pot Shops Open
Thousands of cannabis shops opened across Thailand after the nation became the first in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, and there are no signs of a slowdown as opposition to the industry grows, led by the country’s new prime minister. On June 9, 2022, Thailand removed cannabis from the nation’s list of banned drugs, making the country the first Asian nation to decriminalize … [Read more...] about Thailand Leaders Scramble To Backpedal Law as 6,000 Pot Shops Open
Germans prep for pot legalization
Germany is expected to legalize cannabis by the end of the year, and the only legal way to obtain pot will be to grow it as a member of a nonprofit club. One such club gets ready for their big moment. ADRIAN MA, HOST: The German government has endorsed a law that would legalize recreational cannabis by the end of this year, though with some limitations. The law, which … [Read more...] about Germans prep for pot legalization
Recreational cannabis stores coming to Switzerland as part of experiment
Germany-based Sanity Group is teaming up with the Swiss Institute for Addiction and Health Research (ISGF) to open two legal recreational cannabis stores in Switzerland as part of the country’s pilot study into dispensing marijuana. Overall, the Sanity Group-ISGF pilot project is the sixth that has been given the green light. But unlike the other Swiss projects, which will … [Read more...] about Recreational cannabis stores coming to Switzerland as part of experiment
Hungry Sheep Devour Over 600 Pounds of Cannabis After Invading Greenhouse
A flock of sheep have found themselves enjoying a slightly different diet this week after they devoured more than 600 pounds of cannabis. The herd of unsuspecting herbivores were looking to satisfy their munchies when they inadvertently chomped down on a hefty stash of medical cannabis growing in a nearby greenhouse. Near the town of Almyros in Thessaly, Greece, a greenhouse … [Read more...] about Hungry Sheep Devour Over 600 Pounds of Cannabis After Invading Greenhouse
