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Myanmar Surpasses Afghanistan as World’s Largest Opium Producer
A United Nations report shows that Myanmar has taken the place of Afghanistan as the world’s largest producer of opium.
December 21, 2023
Japan Amends Cannabis Law Allowing for Medicinal Products, Criminalizing Rec Use
The previous law prohibited administering or taking cannabis-derived medicines.
December 7, 2023
Thailand Leaders Scramble To Backpedal Law as 6,000 Pot Shops Open
As promised, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin plans to scale back Thailand’s rapidly growing industry.
November 16, 2023
Philippine Court Grants Bail to Critic of Duterte’s Brutal Drug Crackdown
One of the most vocal critics of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal and bloody war on drugs is now free.
November 14, 2023
Japanese Hemp Cultivators Working To Revitalize Hemp Industry
There aren’t many hemp cultivators left in Japan but those who remain are developing new products to boost interest and prevent the industry from disappearing.
November 1, 2023
New Research Paper Showcases History of Cannabis Use, Including Necromancy
The paper explores the evidence of hemp use by ancient people and traces its historical path as it spread across the world.
October 12, 2023
Over-The-Counter Overdoses Largely Affect Women, the Young
New research out of Japan found that overdoses stemming from over-the-counter drugs are overwhelmingly affecting women and the young.
September 7, 2023
Cannabis Plantation Burned by Indonesian Authorities After Discovered by Drones
Indonesian law enforcement on Wednesday torched thousands of illegally grown cannabis plants that were spotted from above.
August 17, 2023
Treasury Secretary Yellen Ate Magic Mushrooms in China (But Didn’t Trip)
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to China last month was quite the “trip.”
August 16, 2023