Canadian Government Reaffirms Plan to Legalize Marijuana
New Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration has reaffirmed that it will make moves to legalize marijuana now that parliament is resuming after the October election. Read more »
Arthritis Society invites representatives to discussion prioritizing pot research
Lacking any clear direction from Ottawa, the Arthritis Society has put together a diverse group that includes medical cannabis researchers, patient advocates, marijuana producers and bureaucrats to identify research priorities for the drug and create prescription guidelines for doctors. Read more »
Mexico to open debate on use of marijuana
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto came out strongly against legalizing marijuana on Wednesday, the same day his government announced a national public debate on the issue. Read more »
States With Legal Cannabis Have 24.8 Percent Less Opioid Mortalities Than Non-Cannabis-Friendly States
There’s now yet another reason to love the green, leafy goodness that is cannabis—not only can it act in place of painkillers to provide relief, it can also stop dependence on them altogether. Read more »