Articles tagged with "United Nations"
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FDA Declares CBD ‘Beneficial,’ Wants Your Input ASAP
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 14, 2017read moreThe FDA just declared that ‘CBD has been shown to be beneficial’ in experimental use. Now the agency wants input about how the United Nations should schedule it.
What Does Australia’s Medical Cannabis Legalization Actually Mean for Patients?
Joe Wilson - Published on January 4, 2017read moreYou might think a simple visit to your doctor would be enough to access a range of medical cannabis options. You’d be mistaken.
Can Israel Become the Next Country to Export Medical Cannabis?
Derrick Bergman - Published on September 1, 2016read moreIn an announcement this week, Israel’s health minister said the country could begin shipping exports within two years.
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U.N. Report: Worldwide Cannabis Consumption, Perception on the Rise
Gage Peake - Published on June 29, 2016read moreCannabis remains the most commonly used illegal substance across the globe, with an estimated 183 million people having used marijuana during 2014.
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Cannabis Advocates in Italy Down but Not Out After Disappointing UN Summit
Enrico Fletzer - Published on May 17, 2016read moreItaly used to be a leader in drug policy in Europe, but recent conservative governments have made those efforts more difficult.
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The Shake: America’s Most Famous Dispensary Wins Fight Against Feds
Ben Adlin - Published on May 3, 2016read moreHarborside scores a victory, Colorado’s governor has come around on cannabis, and here’s what do do if your pet accidentally eats an edible.
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The Shake: Kosher Cannabis for Passover, and the Lucas Bros Do a Dowd
Leafly Staff - Published on April 22, 2016read morePeople are still buying Mexican brickweed, Iowa wants Minnesota’s cannabis, and a U.S. Supreme Court justice takes a 4/20 nap.
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U.N. Hears Major Differences on Global Approach to Drug Use
The Associated Press - Published on April 21, 2016read moreThe first U.N. General Assembly special session to address global drug policy in nearly 20 years heard major differences on the approach to drug use on its second day on Wednesday.
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Canada Will Bring Legalization Measure in Early 2017
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 20, 2016read morePrime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to introduce legalization legislation in the spring of 2017, the country’s health minister announced on Wednesday.
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The Shake: U.N. Drug Summit Begins With Fireworks, and DEA Science Stinks
Ben Adlin - Published on April 19, 2016read moreResearchers in California are designing cannabis sobriety tests, D.C. lawmakers ban cannabis cafés, and New Zealand police make an oopsie.
