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The legal state of Cannabis around the globe For a number of years now, the legalization of cannabis has taken the globe by storm. In 2013, the South American country of Uruguay blazed the trail for the world, being the first country to fully legalize the recreational consumption of cannabis for adults. Following Uruguay’s hot trail, CanadaContinue reading “Where In The World Can You Buy Weed Online?”

Cannabis legalisation trending upward The legalisation of cannabis for recreational and medical purposes is sweeping the globe. In 2014, Uruguay became the first nation in the world to fully legalise recreational cannabis. Following Uruguay’s trail, countries such as Canada and South Africa have fully legalised marijuana. Several countries have legalised cannabis for medical use. The United States (US) and IndiaContinue reading “News about the Financial Impact of Marijuana Legalisation”

Why medical marijuana laws are so complex? In 2016, the Australian government legalised cannabis for medical use. But legalization has not translated to easy access to medical marijuana, given the many layers of complex bureaucracy involved. These complexities stem, in part, from the lack of conclusive evidence on what type of marijuana products are effective in the management ofContinue reading “Medical Cannabis Prescription in Australia”

Why Medical Marijuana Laws Differ From Place to Place? The medicinal effects of cannabis has been widely acknowledged globally. Since the 1970s, the research has been embodied in pro-cannabis laws enacted in various places across Europe and the U.S. Many of these laws have been modified or overturned with the emergence of more evidence regardingContinue reading “Informative facts to legal medical marijuana”

Cannabis legalisation: A global phenomenon In 2014, Uruguay became the first nation in the world to fully legalise the use of cannabis for recreational purposes. Since then, marijuana users worldwide have become increasingly vocal on the legal status of the substance – many now support legalising cannabis. As a result, and following the legalisation in Uruguay, governments around the worldContinue reading “How is the Support for Legalisation Trending?”

Illinois set to join the cannabis ride The cannabis legalisation trend shows no signs of slowing down as Illinois is set to become the 11th state in the United Sates (US) to legalise marijuana for recreational use. The state will become the first in the country to actually legalise both the sale and possession ofContinue reading “Illinois’ approach to legalized cannabis”

The thin line between medical and recreational marijuana Current policies around the world have approved of marijuana use in some form in a number of countries. However, medical marijuana laws vary wildly across various jurisdictions. For example, 33 states in the United States (US) currently approve the use of the drug for medical purposes through diverse regulatoryContinue reading “How Would You Define Medical Marijuana”

Biden has always been against cannabis, but his views may change in future Last month, the former Vice President of the United States (US), Joe Biden, confirmed that he would run for president in the 2020 US election. Cannabis legalisation advocates are dissatisfied with Biden’s announcement, as it comes amid significant progress in the US legalContinue reading “Should We Be Worried About ‘Joe Biden For President’”

Why the Push for Legalisation is Going Global? A few decades ago, who would have thought that a G7 nation would someday allow its citizens to legally consume cannabis for fun? Canada is proving to the world that cannabis should not be the focus of time and resources better spent on addressing more severe threats. Many otherContinue reading “Which countries will legalise cannabis next?”

Cannabis can trigger psychosis symptoms in those who are at high risk for developing a psychoactive disorder Research on cannabis products seized by the United States’ Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) shows that the average THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content in cannabis-infused products has tripled between 1995 and 2014. This means cannabis products are far more intoxicating these days thanContinue reading “Cannabis Associated With Psychotic Disorders”