Embassy HEADLINES Issue 497

By Published On: February 3, 2022Categories: Cannabis, News

TOP STORIES

Legalise Cannabis parties gear up for state and federal elections

Cannabis will be taken off WADA banned list, says top sports doctor

AUSTRALIA/NZ

Jackson seeks cannabis exemption as part of shock comeback at age 40

Support for legalising marijuana in Australia nearly doubles over six years

Tilray Expands Medical Cannabis Product Offering in Australia

Australia’s new cannabis import rules could leave non-GMP producers in the cold

NZ’s MedCan Summit 2022 goes virtual

Victoria Police Accused of Crime and Corruption

 

NORTH AMERICA

Cannabis has contributed $43.5 billion to Canada’s GDP since legalization: report

Montana brings in $12.8M in first month of recreational marijuana sales

WORLD

Colombia orders all medical insurance providers to cover cannabis

Africa’s Budding Cannabis Market Poised for a Boom

High spirits: Thai stoners celebrate legal weed smoking

Costa Rica’s Hemp and Medical Cannabis Bill Stalls

Czech Republic softens regulations on medical cannabis

Psychotherapist to head Malta’s new cannabis authority

France lifts ban on sale of CBD flowers

 SCIENCE & TECH

How long cannabis affects driving ability following consumption, revealed

Study: Sure Looks Like ‘Marijuana Breathalyzers’ Don’t Work—And May Never Work

Hemp Fuel as An Alternative to Big Oil: How Is It Better?

Blaze Beyond the Binary

HEALTH

Longitudinal Study: Cannabis’ Impact on Lung Health Distinct from Tobacco

Cannabis and Autism, A New Kind of Treatment

Cannabis & Autism: An interview with Bonni Goldstein, MD

UK Data Indicates Medical Cannabis Improves Quality Of Life

Active ingredient in cannabis protects aging brain cells

USA: NFL Donates $1M to Cannabinoids Pain Management Study 

Hebrew University, Cannabis Accelerator Collaborate To Advance Medical Marijuana Research

POLITICS & LAW

One Nation calls for recreational cannabis plebiscite in South Australia

Why Does Amazon Want Federal Marijuana Legalization?

USA: Schumer Gives Update On Federal Marijuana Legalization And Banking

Oregon Drug Decriminalization Has Dramatically Reduced Arrests And Increased Harm Reduction

EVENTS

NZ MedCan Summit 2022, 10-11 February 2022, Virtual Event

Unharm’s Community conversations about drug legalisation, 16 or 17 or 22 February 2022, Online

CAMPAIGNS

Legalise Cannabis Australia is ready to roll for the federal election

Ready to change the conversation about drugs? Registration for StoryLab 2022 is now open, and you’re invited.

Join Legalise Cannabis!  Join the federal and/or state party at legalisecannabis.org.au

PETITIONS

Unharm’s Legalise Cannabis Petition

End discrimination against medicinal cannabis patients in Australian drug driving laws

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

RESEARCH

University of New South Wales: Cannabis experiences in the ACT

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

EDUCATION

Australian Cannabis Summit 2021 Catchup

Ending Discrimination: Medicinal Cannabis & Drug Driving Law Questions Answered

Voices from the Real World – Medical Cannabis Testimonials