Every legally grown marijuana plant is locked into a state tracking system The United States (U.S.) cannabis industry plays a pivotal role in healthcare and several other areas, including the economy and criminal justice. With 33 U.S. states and the District of Columbia (DC) legalising cannabis for medical use, as well as 10 states and DC legalisingContinue reading “Tracking Legal Weed in the USA”
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The Top 8 Things NZ Can Learn From Countries Which Have Legalised Cannabis
Marijuana legalisation around the world serves as an educational resource for New Zealand As New Zealand prepares for its referendum on cannabis legalisation, to be held during the 2020 general election, there is a lot that the land of the long white cloud can learn from the authorities that have already legalised marijuana. These include obvious factorsContinue reading “The Top 8 Things NZ Can Learn From Countries Which Have Legalised Cannabis”
Some Ways to Consume Legal Cannabis are Healthier than Others
Varieties in cannabis consumption In countries where cannabis is legal, it can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, all dependent on the preferences of the individual consumer. According to drugpolicy.org, there are four main ways in which marijuana can be consumed: These consumption methods come with their benefits and drawbacks. Not all of them are good for you, andContinue reading “Some Ways to Consume Legal Cannabis are Healthier than Others”
How They Extract THC From Cannabis
Cannabis preparation knowledge is becoming commonplace The global cannabis acceptance trend has brought a lot of knowledge about the plant to the forefront. Today, a quick internet search can teach an average surfer a lot more than a researcher knew about the plant a few decades ago. With this new found openness of the cannabisContinue reading “How They Extract THC From Cannabis”
Comparing Australia And New Zealand’s Approach To Cannabis
Australia and New Zealand are moving in different directions regarding recreational cannabis Cannabis legalisation is a trending topic in both New Zealand and Australia, and both nations have recently relaxed their laws around the medical use of marijuana. However, these economies have a different attitude and approach toward recreational marijuana. Reports and surveys indicate thatContinue reading “Comparing Australia And New Zealand’s Approach To Cannabis”
The Last 12 Months In New Zealand Cannabis
A look at major marijuana milestones achieved by New Zealand in 2018 The year 2018 was a pivotal one for cannabis in New Zealand. It began with the New Zealand Government’s medical cannabis law reform bill passing its first reading and ended with the legalisation of medical marijuana nationwide. Here’s a look back at New Zealand’sContinue reading “The Last 12 Months In New Zealand Cannabis”
What to Expect If You Try Cannabis for Recreational Purposes
The effects of recreational cannabis may vary for each person, but there are basic trends for different kinds Recreational cannabis is generally very different to medicinal cannabis. Though medical marijuana tends to influence everyone in a similar fashion, recreational use of the drug often has much more varied effects. Recreational cannabis products are available in different forms.Continue reading “What to Expect If You Try Cannabis for Recreational Purposes”
New Zealand’s Cannabis Culture
Cannabis use has been frowned upon publicly, but that view is changing Society is all about similar behaviour. Anything out of the ordinary is odd, weird, or outright unlawful. This isn’t only true about humans, but can be observed in animals as well. There is a universal belief that drugs are bad, but yet aContinue reading “New Zealand’s Cannabis Culture”
Legalising Smoking vs Legalising Cannabis
The cannabis referendum is almost here On 17 October, New Zealanders will decide whether the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill should be pushed through congress. Kiwis will vote in a non-binding referendum during the general election, and a 51 percent or more majority will be needed to move the recreational cannabis bill forward. But while this historicContinue reading “Legalising Smoking vs Legalising Cannabis”
The Environmental Impacts of Marijuana Legalisation
The Road to Legalisation The journey to the legalisation of cannabis – both medical and recreational – has had many twists and turns. Though the research has established that cannabis and cannabis compounds can be beneficial for many different complaints, cannabis consumption is still heavily frowned upon by many communities worldwide. In 2014, the South American country Uruguay became the firstContinue reading “The Environmental Impacts of Marijuana Legalisation”