People from Western countries started to travel to central Asia more than 40 years ago There someone said, was the best weed and the best hashish. Many lucky travelers confirmed this. Some of them started to bring back seeds to Europe and North America, where the first “modern” cannabis strains were created, crossing these powerful…
The market for medical weed will reach $33 billion in 2024, Ameri said in an April report. That’s a threefold increase from projected sales of $10 billion this year amid growing acceptance of marijuana for pain management, multiple sclerosis, cancer, arthritis and other chronic conditions. When Asi Naim, a severely autistic Israeli boy, started smacking…
Dutch company Sensi Seeds, the world’s oldest and most respected cannabis seed bank, pays official homage to Michka Seeliger-Chatelain with their latest sativa seed strain MichkaÒ. World’s Oldest Cannabis Seed Bank Honours 73 year French activist with own variety Through her significant impact in in the cannabis community, Michka, has become known as the…
“They call it my happy pill and I call it my happy pill,” Hanson laughs. A few times a day, 92-year-old Lucy Hanson takes a little capsule; in it is medical marijuana. It’s hard to believe when you talk to her now but, four years ago, Lucy was confused, falling down and speaking gibberish. She often lay…
Palmetto solidified a unanimous medical marijuana ban in all cities within Manatee County, becoming the fifth, and last, city to initiate a ban on dispensaries The one exception is unincorporated Manatee County, where dispensaries are allowed after the board of commissioners approved zoning dispensaries as pharmacies. Trulieve is the lone survivor of the medical marijuana…
DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III says the Comprehensive Drugs Act allows medical labs to cultivate marijuana for ‘medical experiences and research purposes’ MANILA, Philippines – Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said he approves of the use of medical marijuana for research purposes only. The new Department of Health (DOH) chief was asked for his stand…
So far 25 of the Netherlands’ 380 local authorities have come forward to say they wish to take part in trials to regulate marijuana production, broadcaster NOS said on Tuesday The new government plans to set up experiments to grow marijuana in eight to 10 places in the coming years. While officials turn a blind…
“It’s hard to think of legislation that has so adversely affected the people it was intended to help.” In the 12 months since the introduction of legal medicinal cannabis in Australia, the government’s laborious and highly-criticised legislation has resulted in frustration, anger and disenchantment for the very people it was intended to help most. The…
Guyana will host consultations surrounding the use of marijuana on Nov. 6 as part of the Caribbean community’s call for “careful in-depth research” to inform decision-making on the issue. The Regional Commission on Marijuana, established by CARICOM heads of government, will hold a number of focus groups with youth, faith-based organizations and special interests groups. A…
Joshua James Frey is clear: “Without medical marijuana I would be dead.” This Marine Corps veteran is a two-time Purple Heart awardee. He is among the former warfighters, led by the American Legion, who are on the frontlines of the fight for a sensible, federal medical marijuana policy. They are pushing a reluctant Uncle Sam…