Embassy HEADLINES Issue 520

By Published On: July 21, 2022Categories: Cannabis, News

TOP STORIES

URGENT call out for help to register Legalise Cannabis Victoria. If we are to run in the Victorian election in November we need people to join asap on legalisecannabis.org.au

Regular cannabis use now more accepted by Australians than smoking tobacco, study finds

AUSTRALIA/NZ

Legalise Cannabis Party eyes Victorian, NSW state elections after primary vote soars

Nursing body backs campaign to boost medicinal cannabis education

Mysterious pink glow over town confirmed as medicinal cannabis facility lighting

A growing number of Australians want to see health-based responses to drug use instead of jail time

Australian Medical Cannabis Company Goes Into Administration

NORTH AMERICA

Minnesota Patients Can Access Gummies Beginning Aug. 1

Washington DC just legalized weed for all adults—but it’s locals only

NYPD Will Keep Testing Officers For Marijuana, Reversing Course Hours After Announcing Policy Change Mandated By City

New York Firefighters Won’t Be Tested For Marijuana, Department Says Following NYPD Leak

Texas Ag Commissioner Voices Support for Medical Pot Access

Smokable hemp called ‘inherently vicious’ as production ban reimposed in Texas

WORLD

UN Reports Cannabis Use Up Amid Legalization and Covid-19 Lockdowns

Germany to become the world’s largest market for cannabis products

 SCIENCE & TECH

What Is THCJD And Is It Really 20 Times Stronger Than Regular THC?

Legal Marijuana Lowers Risk Of Truck Accidents: New Study

USA: Transportation Department Reminds Workers They Can’t Use Marijuana And Cautions Against CBD

CBD Research is Booming. Time to Check in on the Results

HEALTH

After years of chronic pain, Andrew Johns turned to medicinal cannabis to help him run again

POLITICS & LAW

U.S. President Biden’s Remarks on Marijuana Prisoners

USA: Senate Dems To Introduce Federal Marijuana Decrim Bill

USA: House Members Once Again Advance SAFE Banking Reform Include Cannabis Protections for Veterans

USA: Marijuana Reform Advocates in Multiple States Turn in Signatures for 2022 Initiative Campaigns

Is Market Pressure Hindering Cannabis Real Estate Investment?

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

#NoMoreZombieVeterans. Medicinal cannabis for Australian veterans with PTSD.

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