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Australian Capital Territory Decriminalizes Small Amounts of Drugs Including Heroin, Cocaine
Beginning in October 2023, small amounts of cocaine, heroin, meth, LSD, and psilocybin will no longer lead to jail time in Australia’s capital.
October 24, 2022
Early Draft of German Cannabis Legalization Plan Leaked
A German newspaper recently leaked an early draft of Germany's approach to cannabis legalization.
October 19, 2022
Puerto Rico Bill Would Expunge Low-Level Weed Possession Convictions
A Puerto Rico senator has followed President Biden’s lead by filing a bill that would expunge convictions for simple cannabis possession.
October 18, 2022
Attorney Shimmy Posen Discusses Legalization, the Global Marketplace
“The projectiles are clear. The industry is such a behemoth today and it’s only going to grow," Posen said.
October 18, 2022
Uber Eats Now Delivering Weed in Toronto
Consumers in Toronto can now order cannabis for delivery through Uber Eats.
October 17, 2022
Drug-Related Social Media Posts in Hong Kong Increase Threefold Since 2016
As the United States presses on in its legal cannabis ventures, Hong Kong reckons with their own trials surrounding drug use.
October 17, 2022
Five Cannabis Word Origins
The etymology of cannabis-related words is a complex lesson in world history.
October 15, 2022
U.S. Negotiator ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Griner Will Be Released By Year’s End
Former Gov. Bill Richardson traveled to Moscow last month to meet with Russian officials and discuss the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.
October 10, 2022
U.K. Home Secretary Supports Stricter Classification for Cannabis
The U.K.’s Home Secretary is considering classifying cannabis as a Class A drug, the nation’s strictest classification for controlled substances.
October 10, 2022
Morocco Issues First Cannabis Production Permits
Morocco issued the first permits for legal cannabis production this week, but some farmers in the country’s traditional hashish production region wonder if they will benefit from reform.
October 6, 2022