STRAIN OF THE MONTH
Cotton Candy, also known as “Cotton Candy Kush”,is a hybrid marijuana strain made by crossing Lavender with Power Plant. The result is big, bold cherry flavors with undertones of flowers. Cotton Candy effects are euphoric and have relaxing powers that keep stress and pain to a minimum. Medical marijuana patients choose this strain to help manage chronic pain. Courtesy of Leafly. https://www.leafly.com/strains/cotton-candy-kush
 TOP STORIES
Registration of Legalise Cannabis Victoria – Thursday 13 October 2022 Australian Cannabis Summit, 28 & 29 October 2022, ‘Breaking The Stigma’, A FREE online event
Fair Driving Laws for NSW Medicinal Cannabis Patients Fail
Why we need equal driving rights for legal medicinal cannabis patients | Drive Change To learn more or to sign the petition, please visit https://change.org/drivechangemc
 LEGALISE POT? It’s high time, says ex-stockbroker Michael. But do others agree?
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 AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
What’s next for Australia’s recreational cannabis laws?
Calls grow to decriminalise cannabis in Victoria
Why can Queenslanders with medicinal cannabis prescriptions be charged for drug possession?
Authorised Prescriber dashboard to launch this month despite TGA website flagging further delay
 WORLD
Thailand: Opposition will ask EC to dissolve Bhumjaithai Party over its liberal cannabis policy
Home minister: Proposed industrialisation of cannabis, ketum in Malaysia needs control mechanism
Where in the World is Cannabis Legal?
United States: Those affected by arrests react to pot pardons
 HEALTH
Legal use of medicinal cannabis on the rise
Facebook: Herb: Cannabis may be the answer to bipolar disorder
Medical Cannabis For Kids: Pilot Study In Australia
New Study Shows Promising Results In Treatment Of Parkinson’s Disease With Cannabinoids
 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Potential of Industrial Hemp for Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals
Weed Breathalyzers Are Coming
High Doses of CBD Safe for Driving
Hemp Batteries Last 8X Longer than Lithium, Outperforming Graphene for 1000th of the Cost
 POLITICS & LAW
6-Minute Listen: Thailand is rethinking its approach in its drug laws
Barriers to Accessing Medical Cannabis
Legalise Cannabis Queensland (Party) Constitution and Rules
Cannabis Legalisation Bill 2022 – South Australian Legislation
Craze Collective: LIVE | 2nd read debate of the Road Transport Amendment (Medicinal Cannabis) Bill
 BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
ASX Cannabis Stocks Guide 2022: Here’s everything you need to know
7 Steps to Investing in Marijuana Stocks
Foliumed Becomes Largest Exporter Of Medical Cannabis From Colombia To Australia
A Corporate View: Bod Australia Bod Australia (ASX: BOD), a company founded in 2014 by health and wellness entrepreneur Jo Patterson to create healthcare and plant medicines, this year stepped up plans to test its core medicinal cannabis product MediCabilis as a treatment for long-COVID. MediCabilis is currently prescribed to patients for a variety of conditions including chronic pain, anxiety and sleep disorders, all of which are symptoms shared by those suffering the lingering effects of the COVID-19 virus.
 HISTORY & CULTURE
Drinking Weed Without Overdoing it
What Is Dabbing? A Healthier Alternative
Olivia Newton-John’s husband John Easterling reveals her selfless final wish before her death
The History of Hemp
 FUNDRAISERS & CAMPAIGNS
The Legalise Cannabis: Personal Health Plan
Join Legalise Cannabis! Join the federal and/or state party at legalisecannabis.org.au
Ready to change the conversation about drugs? Registration for StoryLab 2022 is now open, and you’re invited
‘End Evidence-Free RDT’ Whole Bus Ad For NSWDonations For the Legal Fees of Mitchell Rice
Do you know a science denier?
 RESEARCH & EDUCATION
University of New South Wales: Researchers Seek To Further Understand The Effects Of Cannabis
Why Scientists Want to Research Cannabinoids.
Things to consider when buying your first dry herb vape
Rolling Stone Magazine: How to Roll a Joint (Properly)
 PETITIONS
Petition: List Medicinal Cannabis on the PBSPetition: Tell Daniel Andrews: Decriminalise cannabis use now #NoMoreZombieVeterans. Medicinal cannabis for Australian veterans with PTSD PETITION – Tell Albo: Legalise cannabisnow!End discrimination against medicinal cannabis patients in Australian drug driving laws
 EVENTS
Australian Cannabis Summit, Breaking The Stigma’, 28 & 29 October 2022, ‘A FREE online event
HHI EXPO, Australia’s Largest Cannabis & Hemp Expo, 19-20 November 2022, Canberra ACT
Garden States – Cultivating Ethnobotanical Plant Knowledge, 2-4 December 2022, Melbourne VIC




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