Category Archives: cannabis legalization

Is the Cannabis Recession Here? – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

In a great showing of not getting with the program, being behind the times, and not paying attention to reality; the UN’s INCB just criticized global cannabis reform efforts…saying they lead to higher use, and increased health issues. Where did the INCB get that? And why is one of our main global drug regulatory agencies, […]

Germany Bows to E.U. Pressure – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

If one were to create an anti-monopoly cannabis toolkit, what would it look like? Fortunately, we don’t have to speculate. Parabola Center, a nonprofit think tank, has produced an anti-monopoly cannabis toolkit for us. Of course, “woman of color” comprise this so-called “nonpartisan” group who want to put “prioritize people over profits.”  So you can […]

Dispelling the Myths About Cannabis Delivery

The world of cannabis has changed dramatically in recent years. With the legalization of cannabis in many states and countries, there has been a growing demand for safe and reliable access to cannabis products. One of the most popular ways to access cannabis is through delivery services. However, there are still many myths and misconceptions […]

NYTimes: Are You Addicted to Weed? – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

Amanita mushrooms are becoming the new name in drugs, for naturally helping people with sleep and anxiety. But do they cause the same issues as the main pharma drugs known for this, benzodiazepines? And if not, can the muscimol from Amanita mushrooms not only replace use of benzodiazepines, but help those with benzo addiction, to […]

New Details of Germany’s Cannabis Legalization Plan Surface

The adult-use legalization saga in Germany experienced new twists and turns this week, with reports surfacing that provide new details about Health Minister Karl Lauterbach’s pending legalization plan. In October 2022, German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach presented a long-awaited legalization plan to the federal cabinet. After the presentation, Minister Lauterbach started lobbying the European Union for its permission […]

U.S. Congress Passes New Bill Expanding Cannabis Research

In many ways the United States has historically served as ground zero for the war on cannabis. That changed recently when both chambers of the U.S. Congress passed a stand-alone cannabis bill. The U.S. is not the only country to prohibit cannabis at the national level, but decades ago it largely led the charge in […]

Pilot Project in Switzerland to Import Cannabis From Canada?

Cannabis pilot programs are part of an interesting public policy concept that is springing up in Europe. Essentially, cannabis pilot programs provide for limited adult-use cannabis commerce in a designated area and research from the pilot programs provide insight to lawmakers for if/when they craft national cannabis laws and regulations. A cannabis pilot program already […]

Ireland Introduces ‘Steppingstone’ Cannabis Reform Measure

A bill that would legalize the personal use of cannabis in Ireland was expected to be introduced last summer, however, that did not happen. People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny, who has long advocated for cannabis public policy reform in Ireland, is expected to finally introduce the measure in the coming days. The Misuse of […]

German Lawmakers Ask Cannabis Legalization Bill to be Expedited

How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait to get permission from the European Union before introducing an adult-use cannabis legalization measure? That is the multi-billion dollar question facing Germany’s Health Minister who made a legalization presentation to Germany’s federal cabinet late last month. The presentation to the federal cabinet served as the first true […]

Is Self-Regulation Essential to Effective Legislation?

The cannabis industry is characterized by regulatory uncertainty and volatility. State-by-state variation, frequent updates to the rules of the road, and an ongoing “will they or won’t they” federal stance have made it clear that this is not an industry for the risk-averse or the timid. Add to that a relative newcomer on the scene, […]