Early this morning, Parliament definitively approved the recreational use of marijuana, making it the second country in the world after Uruguay to do so. The Senate approved the bill for the recreational use of marijuana a few weeks ago, but it still required approval from the Chamber of Deputies.
Last Friday, the Portuguese Parliament approved the law regulating cannabis-based drugs, preparations, and substances for medicinal purposes. Infarmed and the Military Laboratory will be involved in the development of these remedies. It should be noted that Portugal permits the private consumption of...
The Canadian Senate has passed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana use in the country. The bill passed with 52 votes in favor, 30 against, and one abstention. It will now go to the House of Representatives, which...
On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, the Valencian Parliament called for the regulation of cannabis. This was done through a non-binding resolution agreed upon by the political parties PSOE, Podemos, Ciudadanos, and Compromís. The PP, however, opposed the resolution. The resolution...
New York City police will stop arresting people for possession or use of cannabis on the streets. This change comes after statistics revealed racial discrimination in arrests. According to a tweet from Mayor Bill de Blasio, he will reform...
Since last April, the German supermarket chain Lidl has been selling cannabis in its Swiss stores. The cannabis is sold in packages, and two sizes are available: a 1.5-gram box priced at 18 francs (approximately €15) and...
There has always been a double standard when evaluating alcohol or tobacco compared to marijuana. No one is scandalized by having a few beers, a few glasses of wine with a meal, a shot of orujo after dessert, or a drink after dinner; however, in the long run...
Chilean authorities participated in the free distribution of Cannabiol, a cannabis-based phytopharmaceutical that will be distributed in 15 municipalities across Chile. Cannabiol, the first cannabis-based medication in Chile, will help people with cancer...
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has removed cannabidiol (CBD) from its list of prohibited substances for athletes. However, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) remains on the list. In 2013, WADA already increased the permitted amount...
As of January 1, 2018, it is legal to grow marijuana at home and purchase it for recreational use at licensed retailers in the state of California. A referendum on marijuana legalization was held on the same day as the presidential election.
