Thailand’s parliament has voted to approve cannabis for medical use, with a key lawmaker calling it a “New Year’s gift” to the Thai people. Recreational use will remain illegal. Marijuana was used in Thailand as a traditional medicine, until it was banned in the 1930s. South East Asia has some of the world’s toughest penalties […]
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With a push from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Congress just voted to legalize hemp. Hemp is derived from the cannabis plant, but it doesn’t get you high. Instead, it’s typically used for its fiber to make all kinds of products — food, paper, cardboard, carpets, clothes, rope, and more. But hemp production and sales have […]
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South Korea legalized medical cannabis this week, laying the foundation for reform in Southeast Asia. The region is presently known for having some of the most oppressive anti-cannabis laws in the world. The legislative language will keep tight restrictions on what the medical cannabis program will look like. Patients must receive a recommendation from a […]
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Michigan residents have approved Proposal 1, legalizing Marijuana across the state; Proposal 2, a constitutional amendment that establishes a committee to carry out the congressional redistricting process; and Proposal 3, the “Promote the Vote” initiative. Proposal 1 legalizes Marijuana across the state by allowing adults over 21 to possess 2.5 ounces of marijuana, securely store up to […]
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The day has finally come for many excited Canadian citizens. Prohibition has lasted nearly a decade and now residents and those visiting Canada can smoke pot freely. October 17, 2018, now marks the day that Canada has become the first G20 nation to legalize recreational marijuana nationwide. With this historical moment, they hope to set […]
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