Embassy HEADLINES Issue 464
TOP STORIES
Historic U.S. Federal Bill Introduced to Decriminalize Drug Possession
‘It’s discriminating’: Study finds no justification for medicinal cannabis driving ban
AUSTRALIA/NZ
Medical cannabis: Progress and promise – Australian Journal of General Practice
PM’s Continuing ‘War on Drugs’ Rhetoric Ignores That There’s a Better Way
Vast Majority Of Australians Want Weed Legalised For Recreational Use
Lawyer says those in power have a greater responsibility to be honest about their drug use
Legalise Cannabis WA MP Brian Walker “seeking to right an injustice”
The 2021 Cannabis Awards are here!
Unharm’s Community conversation about drug policy and fairness, 6pm Monday 21 June 2021, online, or,
Unharm’s Community conversation about drug policy and fairness, 6pm Tuesday 22 June 2021, online
NORTH AMERICA
Kentucky hemp farmer sanctioned for exploiting migrant workers
‘They are trying to kill the hemp industry:’ California’s hemp-versus-marijuana clash intensifies
New Jersey Attorney General Cracks Down On ‘Gift’ Marijuana Schemes Involving Overpriced Snacks
Connecticut House Approves Marijuana Legalization With Amendments
Florida Supreme Court Overturns Rulings on Medical Marijuana
With Consumption Lounge Bill Passed, Las Vegas Poised to Lead on Cannatourism
Cannabis Tax Revenue Is Seeing Higher Numbers In The U.S.
Louisiana Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Into Law
Ontario’s privately owned cannabis stores reopening to customers Friday
Nevada: Governor Signs Multiple Marijuana Reform Measures into Law
WORLD
Boy, 9, writes plea to UK PM for epileptic brother’s cannabis treatment
UK member of Parliament presented a medical cannabis bill for debate later this year
Ireland’s Hemp Farmers Battling Red Tape
Scotland’s first patients prescribed legal cannabis
Analysis: THC Per Se Thresholds Are Unreliable Indicators of Psychomotor Impairment
HEALTH
Study finds CBD has “demonstrated efficacy” in reducing vomiting and nausea
Medical cannabis has ‘96% chance of seizure reduction’ in childhood epilepsy
POLITICS & LAW
Mark McGowan: Why won’t you legalise cannabis?
Biden Could Have Taken the War on Drugs Down a Notch. He Didn’t.
How Regulations For Edibles Vary Across the USA
The Absurd Hypocrisy of Joints for Jabs
How the Mormon church unlocked medical pot for deep red U.S. states
HISTORY & CULTURE
How long does a weed high last? New studies can’t agree
BILLS, PETITIONS, CAMPAIGNS & SURVEYS
University of Canberra – Investigating non-clinical psilocybin (magic mushroom) use in Australia: Intention, mindset, setting and outcomes
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
Mardigrass Hemposium:
- Legal Advice including Roadside Drug Testing and Medicinal Cannabis with Steve Bolt and David Heilpern
- Medicinal Cannabis and Mental Health with Prof Kylie O’Brien PhD, Director of Research & Education, Releaf Group Ltd
- Cannabinoid Therapy and Integrated Health with Dr John Teh, Medical Director, Plantmed
- Why will Australia be the last to legalise Weed? with David Heilpern
- Cannabis Laws and Legislation with Steve Bolt, Cate Faehrmann and David Shoebridge
- Isolates versus Whole Plant with Prof Kylie O’Brien, Greenlight Health Dr Jamie Rickcord, Dr John Teh, Ray Thorpe, & Dr Teresa Towpik
- Recent Cannabis Law Reform Campaigns – Victoria, NSW and WA with Mandy Nolan, Cate Faehrmann, Sophia Moermond, Emma Sinclair, Dr Brian Walker & Dr Alex Wodak AM
- Cancer, my greatest Teacher. A doctor’s story with Dr Teresa Towpick, Medihuanna
- No Extradition: Bring Julian Home! with John Shipton, Julian Assange’s Father