Embassy HEADLINES Issue 467
TOP STORIES
AUSTRALIA/NZ
NORTH AMERICA
South Dakota’s Medical Cannabis Program Kicks Off
Connecticut Launches Website to Clear Up Cannabis Questions
Illinois rakes in $369.7 million in cannabis taxes
New York Tribe Files Civil Action Against Unlicensed Dispensaries
Congressional Democrats Defy Biden By Scrapping D.C. Marijuana Sales Ban
1 in 3 Americans want cannabis sold in grocery stores
Free Cannabis Seed Giveaway Scheduled on July 1 in Virginia
Rhode Island Cannabis Workers Strike After Bosses Fire Union Organizer
Alaska Gov. Appoints State Cannabis Education Manager to Marijuana Control Board
Drones Getting Legislative Support For Spotting Illegal Grows in California
On-Premise Cannabis Use in Canada: Public Health and Safety Considerations
Third California City Seeks To Decriminalize Psychedelics
WORLD
Trafficking victims held as slaves in Spanish cannabis factory had no knowledge of Covid pandemic
Cannabidiol (CBD) in cannabis does not impair driving, landmark study shows
How Terpenes Enhance Your High
HEALTH
Researchers use video conferencing app to study memory effects of high-potency cannabis
New Study Shows Specific Cannabis Compounds Kill Cancer
Who is Rick Simpson and what is Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)?
Trial Finds THC/CBD Improved Quality Of Life In Glioma Patients
POLITICS & LAW
A year later, no progress in tracking down Stobbs’ murderers
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticizes drug legalization in Western countries
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Apple’s Allows Select Cannabis Brands On App Store: Signals Incremental Acceptance Of Emerging Legal Market
Aurora not renewing recreational marijuana contract in Uruguay
HISTORY & CULTURE
Everything You Need to Know About CBD Hemp Chocolate
Oaksterdam University: 25 Years of Educating and Inspiring the Cannabis Industry
Puff Piece
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
Nimbin Mardigrass Hemposium 2021 on YouTube
- 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