cannabis

Cannabis is hugely popular. 182m people use cannabis across the world and, with this level of exposure, the way cannabis is regulated matters. As does the evidence of risks and benefits to health which underpins regulation. Sometimes saying nothing is as telling as saying something. Silence...

Please join us in welcoming our new sponsor Terpinator to our mission of spreading Cannabis awareness to the world. 420 Magazine began life 23 years ago in an endeavor to end prohibition by creating a forum where appreciation and awareness of the Cannabis plant could flourish. We are not only...

It's been almost 20 years since things looked like they were going to change. Rewind to 1997. Tony Blair's just been elected Prime Minister; the Union Jack is trendy and the phrase "Cool Britannia" isn't just something you'd see on a shit mug marketed at Spanish tourists. It's September and the...

Jefferson City, Mo. - There's an organized effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri. The Secretary of State's office has received an initiative petition to place the issue before voters. The Political Action Committee "Total Legalization" plans to start circulating a petition to...

Cannabis should be legalised in the UK, according to a report that has the backing of several cross-party MPs including the former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg. Current cannabis policy in Britain is a "messy patchwork" of legislation intermittently enforced by regional police and an...

Research reveals that cannabis may, in fact, serve as an effective exit drug for persons suffering from alcoholism or addiction to illicit or prescription drugs. A survey conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) found that addicts may benefit from using cannabis as a...

The passage of Proposition 64 made recreational cannabis legal throughout California, but Marin residents won't be able to pick up a pack of Acapulco Gold at their corner store anytime soon. State licensing of retail outlets isn't slated to begin until Jan. 1, 2018, and the new law allows...

Cannabis should be legalised to bring Britain up to speed with a growing number of Western countries and end the "embarrassment" of domestic drugs policy, a cross party group of MPs have said. Former deputy prime minster Nick Clegg and former health minister Norman Lamb joined Labour and Tory...

Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick has assented to changes to the Misuse of Drugs Law allowing for the importation of oil derived from the marijuana plant for medical purposes only. That means Cayman pharmacists and doctors can lawfully import and prescribe cannabinoid [cannabis] oil...

A small group of New York women hope to make a real difference in the future of the cannabis market. Jazmin Hupp, Amy Peckham and her daughters, Hilary and Keeley have parlayed the Peckham wealth to establish Etain, a push for authorization to dispense medical marijuana. Their independent...

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) expects to grant conditional licences by the end of the year for the growing and processing of ganja for medicinal and therapeutic purposes and research and development. Chairman of the CLA Board, Hyacinth Lightbourne, told JIS News that the entity has...

South Tyrol (Alto Adige in Italian) is an autonomous province in Italy with a population more than 500,000. Recently, in Bolzano, the capital city of the region, the libertarians issued a motion to legalize cannabis use, however, it was rejected by the South Tyrolian State Parliament. "Alto...

It may not be the career path your parents had envisioned but if you're looking for a booming job market, the cannabis industry might be one to consider. Marijuana Business Daily has estimated that 100,000 to 150,000 people hold full- or part-time jobs in the legal marijuana industry, a...

Calaveras County supervisors on Tuesday will consider contracting with the California Highway Patrol to provide officers to escort building code inspectors when the inspectors visit cannabis farms. County officials this year received more than 700 applications to register commercial cannabis...

The many components of medicinal cannabis oil When people speak of medicinal cannabis, they are referring to the compounds that are found in the resin of the leaves, flowers and roots of the plant. Cannabis leaves and flowers are covered in trichomes, which are small glands of resinous oil...

The cannabis industry made solid chess moves in the election earlier this month. Not only did the recreational use of marijuana get a statewide green light with the approval of Proposition 64, but two local cities moved forward with medical-cannabis measures, as well. Considering California has...

Ponce - Hundreds of patients arrived Saturday to Ponce's Medical School, motivated to use medicinal cannabis to sooth pain and lessen conditions that affect their quality of life. Patients, generally older than 50, and with ailments that cause chronic pain, were evaluated and oriented by...

Melbourne — Back in November 1995, Brevard County officials refused to issue a permit for a Hemp Awareness Festival at the Wickham Park Pavilion, triggering a lawsuit. What's more, organizers switched the two-day event from a festival into a political protest - and three cannabis activists...

When: November 19, 9 AM - 6 PM Where: Humanist Hall 390 27th St. Downtown Oakland Contact: (707) 223-4367 This two-day conference on California Cannabis Compliance will provide you with the essential information you need to understand the compliance process and learn how to successfully...

When: July 21 - 23, 8 AM - 5 PM Where: Oracle Arena 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA 94621 The Cannaisseur Tour is one event that all Cannaisseurs (Cannabis Enthusiasts) will plan to attend. The Cannaisseur Tour will be a premier event destination for Cannabis Enthusiasts for advancing the...