Marijuana

Perhaps one day Humboldt pot will be as famous as Bordeaux wine. AP Photo/Richard Vogel

UNITED STATES | Can artisanal weed compete with 'Big Marijuana'?

You’ve heard of Big Pharma and Big Tobacco. How about Big Marijuana? The drug’s growing legalization is raising concerns among small-scale marijuana farmers and retailers that the corporatization of weed may be right around the corner.

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Countries United_States

November 16, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

Has marijuana legalization reached a tipping point? AP Photo/David Dermer, File

UNITED STATES | Marijuana expands into 3 more states, but nationwide legalization still unlikely

The midterm elections have further loosened marijuana restrictions in the United States. Voters in three of four states with ballot proposals on marijuana approved those initiatives.

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Countries United_States

November 8, 2018
Published in Health

Legal cannabis vs. black market: Can it compete?

The Oct. 17 launch of legal recreational cannabis in Canada brings many challenges. Retailers are now worrying about possible product shortages or web site glitches. Governments are still debating how to handle amnesties, impaired driving, and workplace safety.

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Countries Canada

October 21, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

Study: Marijuana caused more damage to teens’ brains than alcohol

Marijuana use may pose a greater risk to the developing brains of teenagers than alcohol consumption, according to a new study this week.

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Countries None

October 8, 2018
Published in Health

State officials cautioned travellers to refrain from smoking their cannabis while in flight, as it still remains high safety risk. | Photo: Reuters

CANADA | Flying High: Canada to Allow Cannabis on Domestic Airlines

Domestic flyers on Canadian airlines will legally be allowed to carry up to 30 grams of cannabis, a statement from the Transport Ministry said Thursday.

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Countries Canada

October 4, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

Medical cannabis users could still be criminalised in UK despite government accepting its benefits

Cannabis is high on the agenda at the moment. Not only have California and Canada passed new laws to legalise marijuana, but in the UK, two recent high profile medical cases have forced the issue of medical cannabis right up to government level.

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Countries United_Kingdom

October 3, 2018
Published in Health

A man celebrates the landmark marijuana ruling. KIM LUDBROOK/EPA

South Africa’s top court legalises the private use of marijuana. Why it’s a good thing

South Africa’s Constitutional Court has passed down a judgment that makes it legal for adults to cultivate and smoke marijuana in their homes. The court – the country’s highest – ruled that the right to privacy was violated by prohibiting the possession, purchase or cultivation of cannabis for personal consumption by an adult in a private dwelling.

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Countries Africa

September 19, 2018
Published in Africa

Medical cannabis users could still be criminalised in UK despite government accepting its benefits

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Countries United_Kingdom

August 8, 2018
Published in Health

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UNITED STATES | Can artisanal weed compete with 'Big Marijuana'?

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UNITED STATES | Marijuana expands into 3 more states, but nationwide legalization still unlikely

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Legal cannabis vs. black market: Can it compete?

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Study: Marijuana caused more damage to teens’ brains than alcohol

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CANADA | Flying High: Canada to Allow Cannabis on Domestic Airlines

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Medical cannabis users could still be criminalised in UK despite government accepting its benefits

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South Africa’s top court legalises the private use of marijuana. Why it’s a good thing

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Medical cannabis users could still be criminalised in UK despite government accepting its benefits

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