Jamaican Cannabis Struggles to Integrate Traditional Growers

The 2015 cannabis ruling has not been well received by the people of Jamaica, particularly traditional ganja farmers. The amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act meant that a local market remains prohibited, with only possession decriminalised. Due to Jamaica’s reliance on international order, the CLA has struggled to take further action, creating tension with traditional farmers in …

How cannabis affects women and men differently

The cannabis experience is significantly influenced by mindset (intention/expectation) and setting (environments of consumption and post drug onset). One’s male or female biological sex can also affect the mind and body reaction to cannabis, alongside and in concert with a number of other factors, including an individual’s endocannabinoid system and the cannabis chemovar(s) being used.  Biological sex-associated differences …

Georgia Will Be First State to Sell Marijuana at Pharmacies

Medical marijuana will soon be available in pharmacies in Georgia. The state is set to become the first in the U.S. to legalize the purchase of products containing THC at local pharmacies this year, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported earlier this month. Per CNN, before 2023 ends, residents “who meet the extremely narrow criteria” required by the medical cannabis law will be able to purchase …

Black Girl Magic Aims High

Josephine & Billie’s is the first dispensary in South Los Angeles focused on being made-for-and-run by women of color. The store is named in honor of entertainment legends Josephine Baker and Billie Holiday, two outspoken Black cannabis enthusiasts in the early 20th century. Baker and Holiday were ostracized for their use of cannabis and became …

Americans View Marijuana As Safer Than Alcohol And Cigarettes As Rates Of Cannabis Use Surpass Tobacco Smoking, Gallup Poll Finds

Americans consider marijuana to be less harmful than alcohol, cigarettes, vapes and other tobacco products, according to new data from Gallup. And at the same time, cannabis use has “surpassed cigarette usage in the U.S., while vaping still trails both,” the polling firm says. https://www.marijuanamoment.net/americans-view-marijuana-as-safer-than-alcohol-and-cigarettes-as-rates-of-cannabis-use-surpass-tobacco-smoking-gallup-poll-finds/

50% of Americans Have Experienced Cannabis Says Gallup Poll

A recent Gallup poll reveals that half of the Americans have tried cannabis at some point in their lives. This number has seen an increase from the previous years, with more people now consuming cannabis than cigarettes. The poll also highlighted concerns about the effects of cannabis on young adults and teenagers. https://cannadelics.com/2023/08/10/50-of-americans-have-experienced-cannabis-says-gallup-poll/

Germany’s Cabinet Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Reforms

Germany’s cabinet on Wednesday passed a bill to legalize adult cannabis use and cultivation, Reuters reports. The measure still requires approval from parliament. Under the proposal, adults would be allowed to possess up to 25 grams, grow up to three plants, and acquire cannabis as associates of non-profit clubs. Young adults would be allowed to purchase up to …

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