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Cannabis is a species of flowering herb, also considered a psychoactive drug. The main active compound in cannabis is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). When the flowers of the cannabis plant are harvested and dried, it becomes one of the most commonly used drugs in the world. Cannabis is considered a depressant drug, because it slows down theContinue reading “The Most Basic Things Every Kiwi Should Know About Cannabis”

On-site consumption With the 2020 referendum around the corner, New Zealand has a lot to consider in the event its citizens vote for recreational cannabis legalization. One of the pressing issues should be whether or not social smoking should be allowed. Decades ago, taking a joint in public without stirring the hornet’s nest was unthinkable. Even thoughContinue reading “Should NZ Allow People To Smoke Cannabis Socially?”

The World Health Organization has announced a scientific consensus on medical cannabis On January 24, 2019, the WHO (World Health Organization) Experts Committee on Drug Dependence recommended that whole-plant cannabis and cannabis resin should be removed from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention, and reclassified to Schedule I. What does “rescheduling” mean? If WHO recommendations wouldContinue reading “The UN Is Reclassifying Cannabis”

Even in legal cannabis markets, the black market remains a strong competitor Last year, on 11 December, the New Zealand government passed a law legalizing medical cannabis. Now, chronically and terminally ill New Zealanders can use cannabis without facing the possibility of prosecution.  Now, the country is preparing for a binding referendum on recreational cannabis. The referendumContinue reading “What Will Happen To The NZ Black Market If Cannabis Is Legalised?”

Micro-dosing as the best form of medical cannabis CBD (Cannabidiol) is rising in popularity. The cannabinoid allows users to access the medicinal benefits of cannabis without experiencing the hallmark “high” associated with consuming the whole cannabis plant. However, several studies on the entourage effect of cannabis suggest that CBD as a standalone product isn’t as medicinally effective asContinue reading “Why Micro-dosing’ Cannabis is Becoming Incredibly Popular – Especially for Older People”

Recent trends in New Zealand’s medical cannabis space  To further promote legal access to medical cannabis for patients, New Zealand is rolling out a scheme that allows patients to bypass Ministry of Health approval in getting a doctor’s prescription. This follows a recommendation put forward last July to the national cabinet by the Ministry ofContinue reading “Medical Cannabis Trends in New Zealand”

New Zealand’s long awaited cannabis referendum is less than two months away. The country will become the first in the world to hold a referendum asking citizens whether recreational cannabis should be made legal, and a 51 percent majority Yes vote will push the proposed Cannabis Legislation and Control Bill forward.  So far, opinion pollsContinue reading “The Latest on Legalising Cannabis in New Zealand”

Joe Biden administration has gone on record with their stance on cannabis in the US Cannabis is once again on the agenda this election year. United States democrat presidential nominee, Joe Biden, is now showing support for cannabis decriminalisation. However, he has stopped short of supporting actual legalisation of the crop for adult use. ThisContinue reading “What Joe Biden Thinks About Legalising Cannabis”

Global cannabis market escapes coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 has disrupted many industries, but the cannabis market seems immune to the global coronavirus pandemic. Technavio’s Global Legal Cannabis Market 2020-2024 indicates that the global cannabis market is expected to grow USD 27.89bn this year, far surpassing 2019 predictions. This is a big deal considering the coronavirus outbreak in theContinue reading “How has COVID-19 Affected Cannabis Markets?”