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Cannabis in Australia In Australia, cannabis is one of the most widely used illicit substances. The nation has one of the highest rates of cannabis consumption in the world. The Oceania region, which includes New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, accounts for an estimated 15% of the world’s global cannabis consumption. Surveys conducted by the National Drug Strategy in 2016Continue reading “The Role of the Public in Changing the Law”

The Impossible Becomes Possible Decades ago, the legalisation of marijuana and legislation permitting gay marriage would have seemed highly unlikely. Both homosexuality and the consumption of marijuana were once perceived as undesirable. In some societies, homosexuality was regarded as a mental illness. As societies began to evolve from their harshly conservative past, many more individuals becameContinue reading “Why the Path to Legalising Recreational Cannabis is Similar to the Legalisation of Gay Marriage”

The Complex History of Cannabis in Australia The cannabis plant has had a complex relationship with Australian lawmakers. The beginnings of this relationship can be traced to the 1770’s, when the British colonised Australia. The colonisation mainly occurred because the British intended on using Australian lands to grow hemp, and the first hemp seeds wereContinue reading “Changes in Marijuana Laws”

Understanding Trends in News The topic of cannabis use for medical and recreational purposes is a heated discussion point for many Australians. With the legalisation of cannabis for recreational purposes sweeping various areas of the globe, Australians have become more educated and vocal about the subject. A number of people seek to have cannabis permanently outlawed inContinue reading “Trends in Australia Marijuana News”

Buying Weed Online: Understanding Online Dispensaries Cannabis dispensaries are safe and secure stores which provide cannabis and cannabis preparations to paying patients or customers in a legal setting. Dispensaries are often regulated by the state in which they are located in. Cannabis dispensaries often sell a wide range of cannabis-related paraphernalia including: Cannabis flower/buds Edibles BongsContinue reading “Is It Possible To Buy Weed Online In Australia?”

The Status of Cannabis in Australia Cannabis is legal for medicinal purposes in Australia, but only under specific conditions. The decriminalisation of marijuana for medical purposes became effective under the Therapeutic Goods Administration in 2016, and recreational consumption of cannabis is still a criminal act in most parts of Australia. However, in territories such as the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Continue reading “The Latest Marijuana News in Australia”

A brief history on medical cannabis laws In 1996, the state of California became the first in the United States of America to legalize marijuana for medical use. It legalised marijuana to serve as a treatment for several conditions and symptoms of diseases such as Cancer and AIDS. Closely following the lead of California, statesContinue reading “What Is the Law Concerning Online Purchases of Medical Cannabis Products?”

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”