Utah is making waves in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy, marking a significant move in both medical and legal sectors. With its Governor Spencer Cox opting not to veto legislation, Utah is set to create a new psychedelics pilot program that allows the use of psilocybin and MDMA within select healthcare systems. Embracing Change: Utah’s ..read more

In a groundbreaking move, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has taken a significant step forward by voting to waive cannabis cultivator licensing fees for the next two years. This decision marks a crucial turning point in supporting struggling cultivators and bolstering the state’s burgeoning cannabis industry. Celebrating Progress Governor Kathy Hochul hailed ..read more

In a pivotal move, Malawi’s parliament is currently in talks around legislation to authorize the cultivation of cannabis, also known locally as “chamba.” The proposed aim is to bolster the nation’s foreign exchange earnings, although opposition from anti-drug advocates looms large. During a session on Thursday, Malawian lawmaker Peter Dimba presented compelling arguments in favor ..read more

Germany’s Federal Council has given the green light to a groundbreaking bill, legalizing recreational cannabis for personal use despite facing significant criticism and attempts to impede or delay the legislative process. This momentous decision marks a significant milestone in Germany’s drug policy landscape. With the approval from the Federal Council, the path towards legalizing recreational ..read more

Lawmakers in Hawaii’s House of Representatives met together with senators to talk about a bill about cannabis. The bill, SB 3335, would make it okay for adults 21 and older to have some cannabis. They could have an ounce of cannabis and five grams of cannabis concentrates. The bill also sets rules for selling cannabis ..read more

Morocco’s first legal cannabis harvest happened in 2023, with a total of 294 metric tons. This followed the country’s approval for its cultivation and export for medicinal and industrial purposes, according to cannabis regulator ANRAC. The harvest was managed by 32 cooperatives involving 430 farmers, covering 277 hectares in the northern Rif mountain areas of ..read more

Recent research findings indicate that a specific cannabis extract possesses potential in impeding the proliferation of melanoma cells and promoting apoptosis. A collaborative study conducted by researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) scrutinized the impact of cannabinoid PHEC-66, a concentrated cannabis extract developed by MGC Pharmaceuticals in ..read more

This month the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) made changes to the medicinal cannabis advertising laws. During the 2022-23 period, the TGA issued 101 infringement notices, amounting to $1,292,040, for suspected unauthorized advertising of medicinal cannabis. What is the TGA? In Australia, the TGA is in charge of regulating therapeutic goods, which include medications, medical equipment ..read more

With more US states and cities legalizing marijuana and reducing prohibitions, businesses that wish to keep cannabis out of the workplace face new challenges. In 2022, multiple cannabis regulations were updated in almost all states, and it’s important to keep them in mind when developing a drug policy in the workplace. Moreover, both employers and ..read more

Former Boxing World Champion and Entrepreneur, Mike Tysons has launched a new line of cannabis-infused candy, ear-shape edibles named Mike Bites, under his cannabis brand, Tyson 2.0. In 1997 at the WBA Heavyweight Championship, Mike Tyson bit a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear during the fight and was of course shortly fined and disqualified as ..read more