Embassy HEADLINES Issue 516

By Published On: June 23, 2022Categories: Cannabis, News

TOP STORIES

Medicinal cannabis driving inquiry hears measuring impairment is key, as NSW law change considered

Drug-driving experts have their say at NSW inquiry but government still refusing to listen

AUSTRALIA/NZ

WA MP’s Propose Controversial Bill To Legalise Cannabis

WA premier rejects legalised cannabis plan

WA cannabis laws: Why Mark McGowan will never legalise weed

How the Legalise Cannabis Australia Party almost defeated Pauline Hanson

The Legalise Cannabis Australia Party, And 2022 Election Results

Campaign to increase veterinary access to medicinal cannabis not dead yet

Medicinal cannabis campaigner in Kyabram

Don’t forget our nurses when addressing patient access to medicinal cannabis

NZ man who sold cannabis gummy lollies started company so he could pay tax

Teen caught driving motorised Esky allegedly carrying drugs around Melbourne suburb

Unharm: Have your say! What does legalising cannabis look like to you?

Crime groups using illicit tobacco to finance drug trade and terrorism as cigarette prices soar

NORTH AMERICA

Athens, Georgia on Cusp of Major MJ Decriminalization Ordinance

Kentucky Governor Appoints MMJ Advisory Panel

Louisiana Governor Signs Ten Cannabis Bills, Including Significant Medical Marijuana Expansions

Texas Republican Party Policies Include Opposition to Cannabis Legalization

Florida Official Awaits Justice Department’s Response To Medical Marijuana Patients’ Gun Rights Lawsuit

WORLD

Cannabis Has Pretty Much Found Its Way Into Every Corner Of The Globe……

Blunt truth: Media keep getting it wrong on Thai cannabis legalization

Thailand cannabis: From a war on drugs to weed curries

Here’s where to buy cannabis right now in Bangkok (Weed Map)

Sixteen tonnes of confiscated cannabis to be returned to drug offenders in Thailand

Colombia’s Pro-Cannabis President-Elect

Italy: House justice panel OKs growing 4 cannabis plants

Spanish Government To Vote On Proposals For Medical Cannabis Legalisation This Month

Young Czechs First In Europe For Cannabis Consumption

‘The power of cannabis’: Japan embraces CBD despite drug taboo

Russia sentences US teacher to 14 years for cannabis smuggling

Ukrainian hemp farmers persist despite challenges brought by war

Isle of Man ‘overwhelmingly in favour’ of medicinal cannabis facility following consultation

Swiss to lift ban on medical use cannabis

The economic effects of Cannabis in Switzerland

Israeli Researchers Engineer “Enhanced Cannabis”

HEALTH

Cannabis Is Not A ‘Cure All’ For Women’s Health, But shows Dramatic Improvement In Patients’ Quality Of Life

Irradiated Cannabis is Real: Now What?

Aerosolized Cannabis Significantly Reduces Pain Levels in Neuropathy Patients

Why Are Sick Kids Still Being Denied Medical Cannabis?

Medical cannabis eases chronic pain – but only if it has very high THC

USA: Number of Medical Cannabis Patients Quadrupled from 2016-2020

POLITICS & LAW

Department Of Justice No Longer Interested In Marijuana Crimes In America?

American Medical Association Approves Marijuana Expungements Resolution

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Medical Marijuana Workers’ Compensation Cases

EVENTS

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.

FUNDRAISERS

‘End Evidence-Free RDT’ Whole Bus Ad For NSW

Donations For the Legal Fees of Mitchell Rice

PETITIONS

PETITION – Tell Albo: Legalise cannabisnow!

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

Global Drug Survey 2022

University of New South Wales: Cannabis experiences in the ACT

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

EDUCATION

Mardigrass Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary With A Feature Documentary

ANZCCP medicinal cannabis [Authorised Prescriber] course for doctors

Australian Cannabis Summit 2021 Catchup

Ending Discrimination: Medicinal Cannabis & Drug Driving Law Questions Answered

Voices from the Real World – Medical Cannabis Testimonials