Embassy HEADLINES Issue 460

By Published On: May 20, 2021Categories: Cannabis, News

TOP STORIES

AUSTRALIA/NZ

This WA GP legally prescribes medicinal cannabis, he thinks the conversation about its legality is changing

Medicinal cannabis research gets $1.5m for cancer treatment symptoms

NZ Govt dismisses calls for medicinal cannabis review to be widened

NORTH AMERICA

Alabama medical marijuana bill signed into law

Cannabis workers unionize at three local dispensaries, a first for San Diego region

Major change to Minnesota medical cannabis law approved

Nevada needs ‘crack down’ on black-market marijuana, judiciary chairman says

Reputable Seed Banks In The US – Best Marijuana Seeds 2021

Did California Quietly Ban CBD Cosmetics?

Education Board Adopts Rules For Medical Cannabis In South Dakota Schools

Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Mean Immediate Release for Virginia Inmates

Ban on delta-8 THC spreads as Colorado warns dispensaries

Montana Governor Signs Marijuana Legalization Implementation Bill

New York Marijuana March Celebrates Long-Overdue Victory

Texas Senate Advances Bill To Lower Penalties For Marijuana Concentrates That Already Passed The House

Major Canadian Hospital Sunnybrook To Provide Cannabis On-Site

Canada’s role in making hemp viable in car-building

WORLD

Can you travel to Europe with cannabis? 3 things to know before you try flying high

Lifting of ban on medical cannabis in Japan sparks fears about CBD

China issues total ban on synthetic cannabinoids

Over 60% Of UK CBD Novel Food Applications Have Hit The Buffers Or Been Withdrawn

Swiss Parliament Votes In Favor of Adult Use Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis-flavored drinks hit local convenience stores in Thailand

HEALTH

Scientists Issue Guidelines Over Safe Cannabis Use

Controversies in Medical Cannabis

What can medical cannabis do for autism in children?

Study: Medical Cannabis Authorizations Correlated with Reduced Use of Opioids

HISTORY & CULTURE

Activist/Ganjapreneur Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion Promotes “Puff & Paint” Cannabis Creativity

Race Horse Tests Positive For CBD

Why more people turned to cannabis during the pandemic

Hemp v Cotton for clothing: which is better?

EVENTS

Australian Hemp & Cannabis Expo, 29-30 May 2021, Adelaide South Australia

Australian Premiere + Panel Discussion : CBD Nation, 29 May 2021, Byron Bay NSW

Australia’s 2021 Medical Cannabis Symposium, 13-15 August 2021, Sunshine Coast Q

Hemp, Health & Innovation Expo, 5-7 November 2021, Canberra ACT

BILLS, PETITIONS, CAMPAIGNS & SURVEYS

Unharm’s Community conversations: It’s time to find the common ground

Imprisoned for Healing the “Incurable” with Medicinal Cannabis Therapy. Drop Alan’s Charges

Cannabis experiences in the ACT

It’s Time to Legalise Cannabis in NSW

NSW Greens Cannabis Leglisation Bill 2021 – Discussion Paper

University of Sydney – The QUEST Initiative – Study into the quality-of-life of medical cannabis patients

Curtin University – Global survey of cannabis cultivators

Monash University & UOW – Researchers Seek To Further Understand The Effects Of Cannabis

EDUCATION

Link to Nimbin MardiGrass Hemposium Live Stream on Facebook 1-2 May 2021

Everything you wanted to know about Medicinal Cannabis – Dr. Brian Walker

Understanding Cannabinoids with Dr. Saoirse O’Sullivan and Dr. Andy Yates

Fresh Cut: Teaching Seniors About Cannabis Medicine, with Nancy Southern

Cannabis and Driving Webinar

Voices from the Real World – Medical Cannabis Testimonials

Adam Miller’s Cannabis Conversations Series