Marijuana

JAMAICA | “We Have to Resurrect the Jamaica Ganja Industry says GGPAJ

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, April 5, 2021 - The Ganja Future Growers and Producers Association says the government must take responsibility for stifling the local ganja industry as a result of its draconian over-regulated and manner.

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Countries Jamaica

April 5, 2021
Published in Business & Economy

Legalizing marijuana, once a pipe dream on Capitol Hill, takes an important step forward

In early December, the House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, or the MORE Act. The bill sought to decriminalize marijuana nationally by removing cannabis from the federal government’s Schedule I controlled substance list. That category indicates the drug has high potential for abuse and no therapeutic value. It also includes drugs like methamphetamine and heroin.

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Countries United_States

January 10, 2021
Published in Business & Economy

UNITED STATES | US House votes to decriminalise marijuana at federal level

WASHINGTON DC, Dewcember 4, 2020 - AP -The Democratic-controlled House yesterday approved a bill to decriminalise and tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters call a failed policy of criminalising pot use and taking steps to address racial disparities in enforcement of federal drug laws.

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Countries United_States

December 5, 2020
Published in Lifestyle

Scientists warn of marijuana's effects on the fetus

Washington, Feb 24 (Prensa Latina) In the midst of the debate about the effects of marijuana use, scientists today warn that its use affects the fetus in its future learning process, memory and mood.

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Countries United_States

February 25, 2020
Published in Health

Prime Minister Mia Mottley says full legalization of marijuana will have to be the result of a referendum.

BARBADOS | B'dos people will decide whether to legalize marijuana

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, November 22, 2019 - Prime Minister Mia Mottley is adamant that any decision to fully legalize marijuana for recreational use in Barbados will have to be with the consent of the general population by way of a referendum.

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Countries Barbados

November 23, 2019
Published in Caribbean

A new study suggests that CBD could help curve cravings in people who have an opioid use disorder. Evgenly Goncharov photo/Shutterstock.com

CBD: The next weapon in the war against opioid addiction?

CBD, or cannabidiol, is everywhere, with word on the street saying that it can cure everything from a bad mood to cancer. However, most of these claims are not based on scientific evidence. Animal studies suggest that CBD might be beneficial for some health indications, such as pain, inflammation, arthritis and anxiety.

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Countries United_States

June 2, 2019
Published in Health

Governments worry that medical cannabis tax exemptions could tempt recreational users. Some might seek prescriptions to save money. Eliminating taxes on medical purchases of only cannabis oil could work as a compromise. (Shutterstock)

Scarce retail weed shops means most Canadians still use black market pot

Squeezing out black markets is a key goal of cannabis legalization. Legalization also lets governments tax cannabis production and consumption. Canada has achieved limited progress so far toward those potentially conflicting goals. But some provinces have made good starts.

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Countries Canada

April 21, 2019
Published in Business & Economy

A depiction of a cannabis bud drops from the ceiling at Leafly’s countdown party in Toronto as midnight passes and marks the first day of the legalization of cannabis across Canada. (Chris)

Where’s the weed? Clues to Canada’s cannabis shortages

Where’s the weed!? That’s been a common Canadian refrain lately. Shortages appeared almost immediately after recreational cannabis sales began last October.

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Countries Canada

February 2, 2019
Published in Business & Economy

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JAMAICA | “We Have to Resurrect the Jamaica Ganja Industry says GGPAJ

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Legalizing marijuana, once a pipe dream on Capitol Hill, takes an important step forward

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UNITED STATES | US House votes to decriminalise marijuana at federal level

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Scientists warn of marijuana's effects on the fetus

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