Switzerland and Copenhagen – beyond cannabis tolerance (part two)
Switzerland and Denmark are considering measures which could lead to the return of decriminalised cannabis in 2012. In both cases, the main reason for the proposed change is to reduce the harm caused by pushing cannabis onto the black market….
New Yorkers’ can Now Grow Cannabis at Home
New York’s recent regulatory updates have set clear boundaries for the cultivation and possession of cannabis in private residences. Under these new guidelines, regardless of the number of adults living in a household, a maximum of six mature and six…
Cannabis Business Not Immune to Coronavirus
Virtually every part of the economy has been affected by efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus, and that includes the legal cannabis industry. Marijuana and hemp conferences in Colorado that had been scheduled for the spring are postponing or…
Switzerland and Copenhagen – beyond cannabis tolerance (part one)
The policy of ‘soft drug tolerance’ in the Netherlands is probably the most well-known example of a country attempting to regulate the use and sale of cannabis. Recognising that marijuana and hashish consumption cause very little social or personal harm,…
Manitoba’s Legal Battle Over Homegrown Cannabis
A cannabis advocacy group is currently challenging a court ruling that supports a Manitoba law prohibiting the cultivation of cannabis at home, arguing that this provincial law conflicts with federal rights and is unconstitutional. In October, the Manitoba Court of…
Ask a Stoner: Should COVID-19 Stop People From Smoking Together?
Dear Stoner: I hate being stingy, but should I stop smoking weed with other people with all this coronavirus stuff going on? Berto Source link
Over medicated America – a few figures to understand why cannabis is still illegal
Over medicated America – a few figures to understand why cannabis is still illegal 9 02 2012 Here’s a chart that puts into simple words and figures a system that shows no benefits:Created by: Medical Billing and Coding Online What this…
Bill Advances for Hawaii Adult-Use Legalization
This week, Hawaii’s Senate is on the verge of passing a bill to legalize adult-use cannabis, marking a significant moment for the second year in a row. After securing approvals from two committees on March 1, Senate Bill 3335 is…
Norway’s former Foreign Minister Thorvald Stoltenberg to receive Cannabis Culture Award 2012 in the Netherlands
Amsterdam, 26 April 2012. Norway’s Former Foreign Minister Thorvald Stoltenberg receives the award on behalf of the Global Commission on Drug Policy. Other winners are: Dr. Lester Grinspoon (extraordinary Professor of Psychiatry of the Harvard Medical School) and Dr. Frederick…
You Probably Live in a Legal Cannabis State in the USA
In the United States, the landscape of marijuana legality is evolving, with a vast majority of Americans residing in states where the use of marijuana, for either medical or recreational purposes, is permitted. A recent analysis by the Pew Research…
Why Colorado Tokers Love Snowball
Natives, try not to get flustered at this admission: It took me about three years of living here to realize that February was Colorado’s worst month. If it weren’t for all the stouts that breweries pour in February, the month…
The Cannabis Culture Awards 2012 – opening the debate about cannabis
The Cannabis Culture Awards 2012 – opening the debate about cannabis 15 05 2012 Cannabis Culture Award winner 2012 Thorvald Stoltenberg: ‘Hope is almost as important as life itself’ During a festive and moving ceremony, the Cannabis Culture Awards 2012 were…
A New Era for Cannabis Clubs and Personal Cultivation
German legislators are gearing up for a crucial vote this Friday on a pivotal initiative aimed at reforming cannabis regulations. This proposal seeks to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana and pave the way for regulated recreational use…
Denver’s 4/20 Fest Canceled Amid COVID-19 Spread
The FlyHi 420 Festival, part of the annual celebration of the unofficial 4/20 holiday at Denver’s Civic Center Park every April 20, has been canceled over coronavirus concerns. Shortly after Mayor Michael Hancock banned all on-site service at Denver bars…
The Beatles call for the legalisation of marijuana
9.00am, Monday 24 July 1967 (45 years ago) A full-page advertisement appeared in The Times newspaper on this day, signed by 64 of the most prominent members of British society, which called for the legalisation of marijuana. Among the signatories…
Wisconsin Medical Marijuana Comes to a Halt
The attempt by Republicans to introduce medical marijuana legalization in Wisconsin has come to a halt. Robin Vos, the Assembly Speaker, mentioned on Thursday that while a public hearing is planned to garner support for the next session, it will…
Marijuana Smokers Put Their Lungs at Risk During Coronavirus Spread
Self-quarantines and sitting at home as events and public gatherings are canceled because of coronavirus concerns will lead many of us to break out the bong, but try to keep those smoking utensils to yourself, warns our resident Stoner. “Start…
Cannabis policies in the Netherlands, what went wrong?
ENCOD BULLETIN ON DRUG POLICIES IN EUROPE AUGUST 2012 The last major change in Dutch drug policy was in 1976, when new legislation established a distinction between soft and hard drugs, and decriminalised possession and sales of small amounts of…
New Study, Says Cannabis has little to No Effect on Driving Skills
In a groundbreaking study that’s steering the conversation about medical cannabis in new directions, researchers have uncovered findings that challenge common misconceptions about cannabis use and driving ability. Published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, this study illuminates the road for…
Colorado Medical Marijuana Doctors Can’t Use Telemedicine During Coronavirus Outbreak
One way to protect doctors, nurses and patients from further spread of illness during a pandemic is telemedicine, or remote doctor visits by way of video conference calls. As coronavirus fears grow in Colorado, health-care suppliers and insurance companies are…