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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”

New research shows that cannabis legalisation could add $240 million annually to New Zealand’s coffers After years of campaigning, the government of New Zealand last December passed a law to make medical cannabis legally and widely available for chronically ill patients. This new law change will not only provide relief to thousands of New ZealandersContinue reading “Realistically, How Much Does NZ Stand To Make From Cannabis Tax Revenue?”

The Most Common Use Cases of CBD in NZ The increasingly mounting range of CBD’s medicinal properties has opened the gateway to reforms of policies and public attitudes towards the whole plant. Cannabis remains a banned substance under NZ federal laws, but the regulatory environment in the country is increasingly opening up to CBD, whichContinue reading “A Succinct Guide to Buying CBD Products in NZ”

The United States is experiencing a state by state cannabis legalization trend Currently, 33 US (United States of America) states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana. The recreational use of cannabis is legal in ten states – Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont and Washington – and the District of Columbia.Continue reading “The Many Ways Legalization Could Look – Types of Marijuana Legalization”