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THC can last for a while While the euphoric effects of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) fade away quickly when inhaled, this psychoactive chemical and its metabolites can stay in your body for days — even weeks — after consumption. This may put you at risk for failing a drug test.  THC is the psychoactive compound found inContinue reading “How Long Does Cannabis Stay In Your System?”

What is the Current Legal Status of Cannabidiol in Australia? Cannabidiol (CBD) and its by-products are legal in Australia but for strictly medical purposes. The substance is classified as a Schedule 4 Substance under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). CBD — and cannabis — are regarded as unapproved substances under TGA guidelines. Given the medical efficacy of cannabis products,Continue reading “The Legal Status of Cannabidiol in Australia and the World”

The Latest Australian Cannabis News Recently, Australia has witnessed a level of cannabis-related developments that hasn’t been seen since the legalisation of medical cannabis in 2016. In what has become the first instance of recreational legalisation in an Australian state, the Australian Capital Territory has moved to legalise the possession of up to 50 grams of cannabisContinue reading “How the Latest Cannabis News Could Impact Daily Life”

What are the ACT’s New Cannabis Laws? On The 25th of September, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) became the first state or territory within the nation to decriminalise the use, cultivation and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes.  Garnering massive support from both Labor and Green Party members, this bill was first propagated by Michael Petterrson, a Labor PartyContinue reading “Why Does Peter Dutton Want to Reverse the ACT’s Cannabis Law Change?”

Canberra Decriminalises Cannabis For Recreational Use A Close Look at the ACT’s New Laws and Limitations Canberra has decriminalised the use, possession and cultivation of cannabis within the ACT. A first of its kind for the nation of Australia, the bill proposing this motion was passed into law on the 25th of September following a majorityContinue reading “New Canberra Laws Ban Hydroponics. What are they?”

The Australian Medical Cannabis Industry The Australian Medical Cannabis Industry has witnessed unprecedented growth since the legalisation of cannabis for medical purposes in 2016. Though still at an early stage, the Australian medical cannabis industry is already accumulating numerous patients, licensed practitioners and investors. Right now, the industry caters to over 1,000 medical marijuana patients.Continue reading “Medical Cannabis Australia”

New research breaks down who’s for and against legal cannabis Roy Morgan have released results from their new research regarding support for cannabis legalisation amongst Australians. Not surprisingly, Australians’ support for legalising recreational cannabis has increased. However, those against the move are still the majority, according to Roy Morgan. Exact figures show an overall 9% increase in support over theContinue reading “Proportion of Australians Who Support Cannabis Legalisation is Growing”

The many dangers of smoking have led to a new danger — e-cigarettes E-cigarettes were initially marketed as a safer alternative to smoking. But with the many recent deaths and hospitalization of teenagers following e-cigarette use, health experts have become concerned about the vaping culture developing in Australia. Smoking tobacco is the leading cause of preventableContinue reading “Why Are So Many Teenagers ‘Vaping’? (And Why They Shouldn’t)”

Canberra Has Decriminalised Cannabis On Wednesday, the 25th of September, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Parliament took a bold step in the right direction by passing laws which legalised the possession and cultivation of cannabis for personal use with the territory. This bill, propagated by Labor backbencher Michael Pettersson, was passed into legislation following the overwhelming supportContinue reading “Cannabis Is Now Decriminalised in Canberra, But Not By The Commonwealth. How Do These Laws Differ?”