Medical cannabis one step closer to legality in Greece
The Greek government has passed a draft bill to leglise medical cannabis through the parliamentary committee stage
The Greek government has passed a draft bill to leglise medical cannabis through the parliamentary committee stage
Canada is on the cusp of an unprecedented change in its governmental approach to recreational cannabis consumption. By July of 2018 the country will legalize and regulate recreational cannabis use across the country via the implementation of the Cannabis Act, representing the second country in the world and the first in North America to do so. As other countries around the world struggle with illegal cannabis consumption, the Canadian example and novel regulatory scheme could prove a useful guiding tool for future policy in other jurisdictions. The following paper discusses key areas to watch and a brief intro of how Canada got to where it is and the foundational need for a shift in policy.
Hikurangi Cannabis managing director Manu Caddie says the deal is also expected to increase employment levels in the East Coast.
Provisions for the production of medical marijuana products were introduced in a draft bill to the Greek parliament this week, with a vote planned for after the weekend.
My prediction is cannabis will not be banned for long in Germany.”
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“Chemo just isn’t a lot of fun,” Rep. Daw told the committee. “You know, some patient may just say, ‘I don’t want to do chemo.’ They may do something else.”
“With prescription-only rules for codeine coming into effect today, it has now become a matter of urgency that seriously ill patients obtain access to an effective and safe alternative,” Senator Leyonhjelm says.