Jersey Hemp shuts over legality row with UK
The only farm in the British Isles licensed to grow hemp and extract CBD onsite has closed in a row with the UK government over whether its products are legal.
Zelensky urges medical marijuana legalization for Ukrainians with ‘trauma of war’
June 28 (UPI) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging his country to legalize medical marijuana to help those suffering from the “trauma of war” with Russia.
Interesting Findings About Vaping Amongst Teens
US study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), had once again raised the alarm about vaping among teens. But what is science showing us about of patterns of use?
Cannabis use fell during Covid-19 pandemic, study finds
Cannabis use fell during the Covid-19 pandemic but there was an increase in the use of cocaine, alcohol and street-sourced prescription medication, according to a new report.
Cannabis – the current situation in Europe (European Drug Report 2023)
Cannabis remains by far the most commonly consumed illicit drug in Europe. National surveys of cannabis use would suggest that overall, around 8 % of European adults (22.6 million aged 15 to 64) are estimated to have used cannabis in the last year.
Alternative Products Expo – Dallas
The city of Dallas has historically been the retail distribution center of the southwest. History repeats itself as the city becomes one of the largest hubs in the alternative products industry, making it the perfect location to set your foot down.
Julian Marley, Living A Righteous Rastafarian Life – By Sharon Letts
Julian Marley, son of an iconic and beloved Rastafarian musician, Bob Marley, wakes up daily in livity, giving thanks in meditation with the herb
Thailand’s cannabis lovers face comedown amid legalisation U-turn
Southeast Asian country’s booming cannabis industry is under a cloud as politicians reconsider decriminalisation.
Researchers are feeding chickens cannabis instead of antibiotics
An organic farm in northern Thailand has been feeding chickens cannabis for over a year now in a bid to keep the birds off antibiotics, Business Insider reported. The method seems to be working so far.
Excessive usage of antibiotics is a problem that has plagued the poultry industry for many decades. Estimates suggest that 70 percent of the antibiotics approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for poultry are already in use on farms today. This disproportionate use of antibiotics has given rise to antibiotic resistance that not only affects the birds but also has an impact on humans.
Weed is stronger than ever, but it might not affect our brains that much: 6 surprising facts about cannabis
Your parents’ pot was much weaker than what you’ll find in the stores today. Back in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, marijuana had a THC content of less than two per cent. But since the ’90s, the amount of THC — the chemical component that gets you high — has climbed significantly.