Medicinal cannabis in Tasmania: Everything you need to know about the state’s rules
The island state of Tasmania is considered a good place to grow medicinal cannabis. The fertile earth of Australia’s southernmost location is expected to play a big part in meeting the growing demand for the product as more states and territories allow its use. Read more »
Tell the Senate to Expand Veterans’ Access to Medical Cannabis
This Wednesday, July 12th, members of the Senate Appropriations Committee will convene to discuss the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. This legislative debate provides lawmakers with the opportunity to expand much needed medical marijuana access to our nation’s veterans. Read more »
United Nations and World Health Organization Call For Decriminalization of All Illegal Drugs
Many governments across the globe have spent decades waging a war against drug users through harsh punishments. Yet, the drug problem has not improved; in fact, it has only gotten worse. It is for this reason that United Nations and the World Health Organization are calling for the total elimination of the criminal penalties associated […]
Column: How cannabis patents could pave the way for future lawsuits
It’s hard to make sense of cannabis regulation. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) continues to categorize marijuana as a Schedule I drug. That means the government believes it has “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse,” putting it in the same league as LSD and heroin. The Trump administration has expressly voiced […]