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Which World Leaders have Consumed Recreational Drugs?

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29
Apr

Whilst many politicians present themselves as god-like, innocent figures, that are above any use of substances or wrong-doing, the reality is actually from that. Drug use is a controversial issue that affects people from all walks of life, including politicians. While some politicians are open about their drug use, others choose to hide their habits […]

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Czech Republic Gives Minimal Info For Upcoming Regulated Market

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28
Apr

The news that Germany backtracked on all its plans for a regulated cannabis market in light of not getting EU approval, was a bit of a blow. However, another EU country has its own plans. The Czech Republic is talking about a regulated market, and might now be the first country in the EU to […]

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Germany Will NOT Have Full Legalization

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27
Apr

It’s been a roller coaster for the European country. First, it brashly announced its intention to legalize cannabis, complete with draft legislation. Then it got knocked back to reality by the EU, which did not approve its plan. Now, upon bowing to that need for approval, Germany changed its plan, and is no longer going […]

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UK to Push Vaping: Wants Smokers to Switch

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24
Apr

While the US continues to go after Juul for providing a non-smoking way to get nicotine, the UK is a huge step ahead. After an independent advisory put out a report last year which confirmed that vaping is a much healthier option than smoking, the government of the UK is now instituting measures to get […]

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What (Realistically) Happens to The Industry When Cannabis Prices Drop?

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23
Apr

What started as a massive tax-grab by governments, is now a scramble by operators to stay in business. As the higher-than-necessary prices that were first instituted, fall due to overproduction and competition, the industry is worried. But should it be? Is it really that bad if cannabis prices drop? Problems in the cannabis industry It’s […]

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Texas Looking to Make Cannabis An Opioid Alternative

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17
Apr

The opioid problem isn’t getting any smaller, and thus far, no tactics employed, are helping things out. If a new Texas bill goes through, it will officially make cannabis an opioid alternative in the state; giving a much needed replacement to these death-causing drugs. Will it pass, and what else would this new bill change? […]

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Florida Nearly Done Collecting Signatures for Recreational Ballot

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14
Apr

Florida has one of the biggest cannabis markets, and its all medical. Despite different past efforts, recreational cannabis is still illegal throughout the state. In order to push things along, a new initiative is gearing up for a recreational ballot measure in Florida, with signature collection now to do this. How close is Florida, and […]

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UN’s INCB Criticizes Cannabis Reform; Using Fear-Tactic Lines

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14
Apr

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, […]

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Will Germany Bow to EU and Scale Back Legalization?

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12
Apr

Germany was super excited when it announced plans for a recreational cannabis legalization last May. Since that time, problems surfaced concerning EU regulation, and whether Germany would face obstacles in that direction. While some in the country want to push through, it seems Germany is likely to bow to EU pressure; and greatly scale back […]

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Canada Marijuana Industry Decline, And Recovery Considerations

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06
Apr

I’ve been writing on the issues that plague today’s cannabis industry for awhile; from lay-offs to insanely strict regulation, to a lessening of sales. Recent news of a sales decline from the Great White North, shines light on problems within the marijuana industry of Canada; and how the governance of that country is trying to […]

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