New York state moves closer to legalising recreational cannabis
Officials said they hoped the proposed new law would end the disproportionate policing of minority groups for low-level marijuana offences.
Scotland’s first cannabis clinic to open after regulators give green light
Regulators have approved Scotland’s first medicinal cannabis clinic.
New York Cannabis Legalization Faces One Final Hurdle
State lawmakers are close to reaching an agreement on legalizing adult use cannabis in New York, but a familiar hurdle to its final passage remains: Reconciling the concerns raised by some Democratic lawmakers over traffic safety.
Sen. Charles Schumer Endorses State Cannabis Legalization Push
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer is backing the push to legalize adult-use cannabis in New York as the measure gains ground for potential passage in the coming days in Albany.
Anesthetic considerations in medical cannabis patients
Growing numbers of patients, consuming cannabinoids admitted to surgery, create a challenge to anesthesia providers.
Morocco backs legalising cannabis for medical use
Morocco is a step closer to legalising the medical use of cannabis after the government ratified a draft law.
Mexico’s landmark cannabis bill one step closer to becoming law
Two special committees of Mexico’s Lower House of Congress late on Monday approved a draft bill to decriminalize marijuana and sent it on to the full chamber, bringing it a step closer to creating one of the world’s largest markets for the drug.
Seth Rogen launched a weed brand, and the site immediately crashed
Seth Rogen announced the launch of his cannabis brand and the internet loved it so much, the site immediately went down. The actor/filmmaker/stoner and his longtime creative partner, Evan Goldberg, announced the launch of their cannabis company Houseplant on Monday. The name combines the brand’s two main products: “House” goods like ceramic ashtrays and lighters,…
Medical cannabis in the UK and the industry’s future
Rick Brar, CEO & Chairman of Brains Bioceutical Corp. explores the landscape of medical cannabis in the UK and the future direction of the industry
Jamaica faces marijuana shortage dubbing it a ‘cultural embarrassment’
HEAVY rain and drought have contributed to Jamaica’s “worst ever” marijuana shortage – with locals calling it a “national embarrassment”.