Embassy HEADLINES Issue 470
TOP STORIES
Billionaire Charles Koch to Spend $25M Lobbying for Federal Legalization in USA
Australia’s medical cannabis industry will double to a value of $200 million this year
AUSTRALIA/NZ
Australian government says cannabis market is ‘large and relatively stable’
Hemp Shows Promise In Australian Livestock Trial
Drive Change petition closes in on 10,000 signatories
Australian Research On Cannabis Entourage Effect
NORTH AMERICA
Legislation to Expedite Cannabis Cultivation Introduced in New York
Montana hemp growers awarded $65 million for ‘deceptive’ deal
$65 million awarded farmers in fraud case against Canadian, U.S. execs
Brooklyn DA Dismisses 3,500+ Cannabis Cases
First Marijuana Consumption Lounge in Illinois Opens
US market continues to grow but the world isn’t waiting for federal reform
Emerald Triangle Legacy Farmers Discuss California Cannabis Industry
Health Canada dragging feet on approving magic mushrooms for therapeutic use, patients and advocates say
WORLD
Cannabis Takes The World Stage At The Tokyo Olympics
French proposal would open €700m CBD market, but ban sale of loose flowers
HEALTH
Cannabis & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Epilepsy Patients Who Use ‘Artisanal CBD’ Have Higher Quality Of Life, Study Finds
What Are The Benefits of CBD Oil For Dogs?
Can You Overdose on Marijuana?
The Danger Of Synthetic Cannabinoids
Cannabis Consumption Expected To Remain High Even After Pandemic
Using cannabis may not slow down sperm, but it could reduce its numbers
Mater researchers hoping to prove benefits of medicinal cannabis for advanced cancer patients
POLITICS & LAW
The plantdemic: COVID-19 causes cannabis street deal seizures to double
How Native Tribal Cannabis Can Beat States to Legalization
Another Top Global Sports Official Suggests Marijuana Penalties For Athletes Should Be Reevaluated
Long-delayed mail ban leaves vape manufacturers and retailers adrift
BILLS, PETITIONS, CAMPAIGNS & SURVEYS
Petition: End discrimination against medicinal cannabis patients in Australian drug driving laws
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
Green Market – Episode #1 – Driving Laws and Cannabis
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