What’s the Possibility of Getting Addicted to Marijuana? Much of the controversy surrounding marijuana arises from the fact that each person’s unique body chemistry and mental state significantly influences the outcome of drug use. As a result, it’s possible for one person to find it easy to take a break from marijuana use, while othersContinue reading “Being Addicted to Cannabis”
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What are the 5 main reasons to vote against the NZ referendum on Cannabis?
The move to cannabis legalisation may not be as wise as many of us think In the last year, legalisation of cannabis in New Zealand garnered overwhelming support from political parties as well as nationals. The New Zealand Government has announced their intention to hold a cannabis referendum at the 2020 general election. An independent poll recentlyContinue reading “What are the 5 main reasons to vote against the NZ referendum on Cannabis?”
The Legal Status of Cannabidiol in New Zealand and the World
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”
How America’s 420 Bill Could Make Marijuana Legal
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”
6 Ways to Consume Cannabis That You’ve Never Even Heard Of
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 is CBD and how does it relate to THC?
CBD continues to gain popularity CDB (Cannabidiol) seems to be a gift that keeps on giving, with its list of medicinal properties growing by the day. The popularity of the compound has been increasing steadily worldwide, as people become familiar with its benefits. For example, since hemp became legal in the United States, hemp-based CBD productsContinue reading “What is CBD and how does it relate to THC?”
Why Cannabis Smuggling Has Risen In California – And What NZ Can Learn
Cannabis laws in California The state of California has always been at the forefront of cannabis legalisation in the United States (US). In 1996, California became the first state in the US to legalise the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The bill was passed into law under California’s Proposition 215 following a majority vote of 55.8%. TwentyContinue reading “Why Cannabis Smuggling Has Risen In California – And What NZ Can Learn”
The Cannabis Black Market and Its Effects
Cannabis: A thriving black market commodity The black market is any commercial activity that is carried out outside the confines of the law or set regulations. These are economic activities that can’t be taxed as they operate outside set legal markets. The black market can also be referred to as the shadow economy or the black economy. Cannabis and itsContinue reading “The Cannabis Black Market and Its Effects”
Legalizing Cannabis Actually Reduces Crime
The US example: A brief history on the criminalisation of marijuana The first anti-marijuana laws in the United States of America can be traced to the 1910s and 20s. These laws – prominent in the Midwest and Southwest – were predominantly directed at Mexican immigrants and Mexican Americans. Many of these immigrants were refugees seeking to escape the violenceContinue reading “Legalizing Cannabis Actually Reduces Crime”
Canada’s Approach to Legalising Edibles Is Enlightening for Us
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”
Cannabis Express New Zealand 