Embassy HEADLINES Issue 529

By Published On: October 13, 2022Categories: Cannabis, News

TOP STORIES

Legalise Cannabis Victoria Party Registers For State Election

President Biden Sets USA Cannabis Legalization in Motion

Australian Cannabis Summit, 28 & 29 October 2022, ‘Breaking The Stigma’, A FREE online event

BREAKING: Drug-driving bill voted down in NSW

AUSTRALIA/NZ

What’s next for Australia’s recreational cannabis laws?

Calls grow to decriminalise cannabis in Victoria

Biden’s cannabis move accelerates calls for change Down Under

Medihuanna launches healthcare practitioner hub

Why can Queenslanders with medicinal cannabis prescriptions be charged for drug possession?

NORTH AMERICA

Wisconsin tribal CBD company launches group to support Indigenous businesses

US Vice-President Kamala Harris: ‘Nobody Should Have to Go to Jail for Smoking Weed’

Rhode Island: Police warn of marijuana edibles that can ‘easily be mistaken’ for Halloween treats

Illinois Community College Launches State’s First Cannabis Associate Degree Program

US Army Warns On Delta-8 THC

US military softens ban on recruits who test positive for THC

Canada: Illegal pot operations laundering money via front shops

WORLD

Norwegian Activists Brought Cannabis to the Parliament—Now What?

UK: Tories, if you want growth, growth, growth, legalise marijuana – and slap a hefty sin tax on it

UK Companies Warn Ban On Medical Cannabis Exports Will Damage Future Investment

Recommendation from Japan’s health ministry could open door for medical CBD

High street? Dutch ecstasy ‘shop’ shows possible way for drug reform

Malawi Protesters Demand End of “Cruel” Cannabis Laws

‘It’s like the new Amsterdam’: The rush to cash in on Thailand’s hazy cannabis laws

 SCIENCE & TECH

Driving high? Chemists make strides toward marijuana breath analyzer

Campaign: Do you know a science denier?

HEALTH

Can hemp help reverse chronic conditions like diabetes?

Boom in unapproved medicinal cannabis products worries Australian experts

Nicole’s random drug test came back positive. She hadn’t taken any drugs

Medicinal cannabis study into easing symptoms of children in palliative care

POLITICS & LAW

Biden’s Statement on Marijuana Reform: What Does it Mean?

Poll: Most Americans Support Forgiveness for Past Marijuana Crimes, Oppose Cannabis’ Schedule I Status

USA Vice President Kamala Harris Urges Voters To Elect Pro-Marijuana Reform Congress That Can Create ‘Uniform’ Federal Policy

EVENTS

Australian Cannabis Summit, 28 & 29 October 2022, ‘Breaking The Stigma’, A FREE online event

CAMPAIGNS

Do you know a science denier?

Tell Canberra to butt out of our lives

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: List Medicinal Cannabis on the PBS

Petition: 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

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

PSYCHOACTIVE – A podcast series with Ethan Nadelmann

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