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Legal cannabis creates new, unique jobs Despite marijuana still being considered an illegal drug at the federal level in the United States of America (US), more than half of US states have allowed the use of the drug for medical reasons at the local level. Currently, 10 states now allow sales for recreational use. Before any legalizationContinue reading “What is a Budtender: The Bartenders of the Cannabis Industry”

The current situation w.r.t legal recreational Cannabis in Australia Australia is changing its stance on marijuana, in different ways, in different States and Territories. Victoria has become the first state to legalize medical weed for young kids fighting epilepsy. NSW has also legalized marijuana for severe illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis and cancer. Queensland hasContinue reading “What can you do to make recreational marijuana a reality?”

The marijuana industry has started delivering robust economic figures Reports say there are 14% more legal marijuana professionals than there are dental hygienists in the US, even now, only a few years in to the legal Cannabis ‘experiment’ which is being undertaken. It appears, from the research, that that’s true! That statistic is just one of a growingContinue reading “The Spectacular Growth in Jobs from Cannabis Legalization in the US”

Cannabis packaging improves the perception of the drug Traditional sandwich bags and smiley face-stamped packages have been used in the marijuana industry for decades, but they will soon be a thing of the past. Cannabis now comes in a range of packaging, from child-resistant jars to windowed envelopes lined with scent-blocking Mylar envelope, faux-vintage cases,Continue reading “The New Packaging Available for Marijuana Businesses”

Those MIT guys are smart In the early 70s, before eBay or Amazon, when the internet was just in its infancy, some students from Stanford and MIT got engaged in the planet’s first ever eCommerce transaction. The product? A sack of Mary Jane! The smart guys at Stanford University sold a tiny amount of marijuanaContinue reading “The First Ecommerce Transaction Was Cannabis”

The legal cannabis business goldmine isn’t as easy as it seems Both revenue and profits from the US Cannabis industry are growing exponentially. California, Alaska, Nevada – all have recently legalized recreational marijuana, making it 33 states, including the District of Columbia, that have legalized the use of pot in some form, either for medical reasons orContinue reading “The Biggest Challenges faced by Marijuana Businesses in the USA”

Support for cannabis increases in the face of opposition Canadians cheered and honked their car horns when, in October 2018, the government made a historic move and legalized marijuana for recreational purposes. Now the question is, will Australia follow in the footsteps of Canada and legalise recreational cannabis for adult use? If so, what isContinue reading “Should Australia follow Canada in Cannabis legalisation?”

Canada’s blueprint is better for the Northern Territory In October 2018, Canada became the first major world economy to legalise recreational cannabis, positioning itself as a world leader in the industry. Forecasted number of legal recreational users in Canada by 2021 Canada is not the first country to fully legalise marijuana. Uruguay legalised cannabis nationwide inContinue reading “Recreational marijuana legalization in Canada or Colorado?”

The gender gap in the cannabis debate As of today, legal cannabis is the fastest growing industry in Australia. The transformation of the marijuana business from being illicit to legal could be one of the most substantial cultural changes of the century. When it comes to supporting legalisation, men have shown a higher rate of supportContinue reading “Reasons why women less likely supports cannabis legalisation”

Drugs’ strain on society Drugs are notorious for their sometimes devastating effects. The abuse of drugs can inflict harm on the individual and society, and places an added burden on the government for police resources. Given the tension caused by drug abuse, many governments are exploring a diverse range of measures to tackle the problem.Continue reading “Portugal’s experience with decriminalising drugs”