When it comes to cannabis legalization models around the world, not all of them are created equal. Uruguay was the first country to legalize cannabis for adult use at the
The Western Hemisphere is no stranger to medical cannabis reform. Medical cannabis is now legal in some form in several countries in North, South, and Central America. One country where
Veterans are succumbing to suicide at a rate of 17-22 deaths per day. This is 52% higher than the national average, according to the 2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual
Banking in the cannabis industry can be difficult for a number of reasons. The first of which – cannabis’ status of illegality on a federal level – begets most of the
Cannabis activists in Italy have worked hard over the course of many years to end prohibition. Legalization has become a top priority for citizens and legislators as they realize cannabis
So, I know what you’re all thinking … what’s up with the National Cannabis Party? Well, we had a chance to catch up with them and get the scoop on
As cannabis reform continues to sweep across the European continent, one country on everyone’s radar is Italy. Last year cannabis activists in Italy gathered over 630,000 signatures in an attempt
The French Council of State recently ruled against banning hemp flower. Despite being a bit behind the times when it comes to cannabis policy, France is home to a well-established
Mississippi just became the 37th state to legalize medical cannabis. The law went into effect Wednesday immediately following Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signing of the legislation. In November of 2020,
It’s been more than 50 years since the Controlled Substances Act was signed into law, designating cannabis as a Schedule I illegal narcotic “with no currently accepted medical use and
After many years of cannabis being completely prohibited for medical use around the globe, medical cannabis is now legal in some form in dozens of countries. Medical cannabis reform has
“It’s equally, if not more traumatizing than prison itself.” — Stephanie Shepard. Imagine paying for a crime for the rest of your life. You’ve paid your dues, and now you’re
Canada made history in 2018 when it became the first G-7 nation to legalize cannabis for adult use, and the second country on earth to pass a legalization measure, only
A politician intentionally smoked cannabis on camera in an online video ad and the nation is freaking out. Gary Chambers Jr., an up-and-coming politician in Louisiana who finished strong in
The past year and a half have been anxiety-inducing for many of us. A recent study found that the prevalence of major depressive disorders grew by 27.6%, and cases of
As of 2019, the last full year that data is available, France was tied with Spain for the highest cannabis consumption rate. Both countries had a consumption rate of 11%.
The state of Louisiana’s fledgling medical marijuana program officially allowed the sale of cannabis flower on New Year’s Day. Cannabis in Louisiana is legal only for medicinal use. Medical marijuana
Thailand was not always a progressive place for cannabis policy. However, it has certainly made up for lost time. It was the first country in its entire region to legalize
If you were entering college and heard about a new industry that had grown 46% since 2019, would you pursue a degree in that field? If so, you’d be one of the thousands of students considering an education in cannabis.
Cannabis reform is sweeping the European continent, as evidenced by the fact that Malta recently passed the continent’s first-ever adult-use legalization measure. A number of other countries have made it
