Posts tagged with "international cannabis"
Legalization Bill Introduced in Belize
When it comes to countries pushing for adult-use legalization in Central America, Mexico is likely the first nation that comes to mind, not Belize. That is understandable given the fact that Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled in late 2018 that cannabis prohibition was unconstitutional and tasked lawmakers at the time with implementing...
Fascinating Study Finds Cannabis Helps Most Patients
An international team of researchers explored the relationship between medical cannabis and chronic pain, PTSD, sleeping disorders, and other conditions.
UK Lawmakers Call for Medical Cannabis Funding for Patients
The United Kingdom’s medical cannabis policy changed in 2018 to allow medical cannabis prescriptions for situations involving "exceptional clinical need." According to a recent interview with BBC, some patients are paying up to £2,000 a month for medical cannabis therapies.
What Does 2021 Have in Store for the International Cannabis Industry?
After everything the cannabis industry experienced in the past year, 2021 will hopefully be less turbulent, both from an industry and a societal standpoint.
Other Countries Should Copy Thailand's New Cannabis Cultivation Model
Thailand, while relatively new to the legal medical cannabis stage, recently put in place one of the best medical cannabis cultivation models on Earth.
Jamaica's Emerging Cannabis Industry Hit Hard By Natural Disasters
Jamaica is home to an emerging legal medical cannabis industry. Entrepreneurs tried to keep the legal supply steady, but mother nature is making it hard.
Cannabis Reform and COVID-19: A Global Forecast
The pandemic has changed so much for numerous industries, yet the cannabis space has continued to blossom despite setbacks caused by the novel coronavirus.
Japan's Cannabis Policy is Moving in the Wrong Direction
With momentum for cannabis reform seemingly increasing across the globe Japan is one country that may be moving in the opposite direction.
Will Cannabis Legalization Lower its Price?
When cannabis is legalized worldwide, and cannabis harvests can be shipped around the world like other crops, prices will drop in many parts of the world.
Cannabis Use is Not Associated with Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A team of researchers at the Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine recently explored the relationship between cannabis use and cardiovascular disease.
UFC 'Essentially' Eliminates Cannabis Penalties
The latest international sports league to update its cannabis policy is the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
United Kingdom Grants Another Medical Cannabis Cultivation License
A company called Northern Leaf became the second company to be awarded a cannabis cultivation license in the history of the United Kingdom.
Will Cannabis Tourism Lead the Way to Economic Recovery?
As air travel begins to open up across the globe once again, there is plenty to be gained from incorporating cannabis into tourism. Click here to read more.
Cannabis As A Tool To Fight Addictions Globally
Cannabis is now being more commonly referred to as an ‘exit drug’ because of how it can help folks curb consumption of much more harmful substances.
2020: A Record Year for Cannabis Studies
A record number of scientific studies were conducted involving the cannabis plant in 2020. The new year promises to hold even more potential for research.
What Will 2021 Bring For The Global Cannabis Industry?
Cannabis entrepreneurs around the globe sold a record amount of cannabis and cannabis-infused products in 2020. What does 2021 have in store?
What Does the Future Look Like for Medical Cannabis Research?
The rise of the legal cannabis industry is not only generating huge sums of cash, it is also changing minds and is starting to drive research.
Cannabis Safety Needs To Be Balanced With Sustainability
The legal cannabis industry has a massive carbon footprint, and one area in particular is causing major headaches from a sustainability standpoint.
