Category Archives: Health

What is the current legal status of cannabidiol in New Zealand? Cannabidiol (CBD) is legal in New Zealand for medical use. Prior to 2018, the substance was listed as a class B1 substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act of 1975. Following a legislation passed in 2018, CBD is now a prescription medication under New Zealand law.Continue reading “The Legal Status of Cannabidiol in New Zealand and the World”

Pro-marijuana bills introduced to the Congress have a chance to legalise cannabis federally Pro-cannabis lawmakers in the USA are emerging, signaling to marijuana advocates across the country that there is a strong chance of cannabis legalisation becoming a reality at the Federal level. At the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced the thirdContinue reading “How America’s 420 Bill Could Make Marijuana Legal”

The Marijuana Edibles Sub Sector Keeps Getting Bigger and Better As expected, the legalization of marijuana in many states has opened the floodgates for innovation on many fronts — from medical to culinary treats and everything in between. An expanding variety of marijuana recipes and edibles get created from the stables of various companies on a dailyContinue reading “6 Ways to Consume Cannabis That You’ve Never Even Heard Of”

What are Edibles? Edibles are cannabis-infused foods, drinks, baked or candied goods that are ingested. They are predominantly sweets or baked items such as: Cakes; Candies; Chocolate bars; Muffins; Cookies and; Brownies. Brownies are the most common form of edibles. However, any food product can be infused with marijuana through a number of ways, such as:Continue reading “Canada’s Approach to Legalising Edibles Is Enlightening for Us”

Derangement is in the detail Amid the buzz over the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana, there are warnings about the negative consequences of cannabis use. Specifically, there is strong evidence linking frequent cannabis use to the increased risk of psychosis. Several studies show that extreme exposure to THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound in the drug,Continue reading “Getting Real About the Link Between Cannabis and Psychosis”

New Zealand Voters Now Know Exactly What Choices They’ll Be Faced with in the Upcoming Ballots The government has released the final draft of the proposed Cannabis Legislation and Control Bill that will be bounced on voters this September. An initial draft was presented earlier on last December, stirring the pot in both the pro-Continue reading “The Final Draft of the Cannabis Referendum Meets a Warm Welcome”

Legality of cannabis use in New Zealand Word has been out for a long time now about the therapeutic potentials of cannabis, and the matter now has a revolutionary ringer to it. Policy-makers in the country have faced a mounting barrage of calls for cannabis reforms by their constituencies. These emerging trends are now shapingContinue reading “How is New Zealand Gearing up for Cannabis Legalization?”

In What Forms is Weed Legal in New Zealand? The quest for cannabis legalization is about to hit the climax – or an anticlimax, depending on the outcome of the forthcoming referendum. But for now, the country’s regulatory framework is a rough patchwork, with the lines between what’s legal and what not quite blurry. LawContinue reading “The Fine Lines Defining Legal Weed in New Zealand”

There is a noticeable omission in the list of cannabis products approved in Canada’s Bill C-45. Cannabis edibles will be carefully considered by policy makers this year before they are included on the list of permissible products. That’s because policymakers are trying to avoid a common issue seen in many other places that have legalised cannabis edibles. RegulationsContinue reading “The Surprising Reason Cannabis Edibles Are Still Illegal In Canada”

Company Drug Policies: The Line between Disciplinary Action and Discriminatory Action With the legalisation of cannabis looming closer in many areas around the world, companies need to begin examining their policies on cannabis use at work. Of course, it’s most likely that companies will be allowed to legally uphold existing zero tolerance drug policies. Upon legalisation, companiesContinue reading “How companies can adapt work policies when cannabis consumption is legalised”