In February 2024, Germany took a significant step towards reforming its drug policy by legalizing marijuana, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s history and setting a precedent for drug law reform in the European Union. This landmark decision by the German parliament, after years of debate and deliberation, reflects a growing recognition of the […]
Category: Europe
Cannabis in the Netherlands during the XVII Century
The Netherlands, especially during the early times, was more popularly known as The Low Countries. In the 14th and 15th centuries, it was controlled by the Bourgogne dukes. At this time, Amsterdam was considered the most important city for trading in the Netherlands. After one more century, the Spanish took over the Low Countries. The […]
Macron will change the laws on cannabis in France?
Several journalistic sources are pointing that the new president of France, Emmanuel Macron, will make a step forward: No more prison for use of cannabis, only fines. During the presidential campaign that confronted Macron with ultra right-wing Marie Le Pen, the debate on marijuana was topical in the French media. Macron promised that he would […]
Cannabis in the Roman Civilization
When we think about the Ancient Rome, the image of a warlike, but also cultured and refined world-dominating civilization that has bequeathed to mankind an enormous amount of knowledge, culture, and development comes to mind. The world would not be the same without the ancient Roman civilization. Nowadays we know many details about the Roman […]
When cannabis bottles were sold in pharmacies… in the XIX century
This story could start like a fairy tale “A long, long time ago…” Well, not so long ago. And of course not in a faraway place, or a realm of fantasy. The history of medicinal cannabis is a fascinating subject, and is a matter of study by hundreds of experts worldwide. Many people do not […]
Red weed: Marijuana in the times of the Soviet Union
There are many people out there who still think the Soviet Union, being the cradle of communism, was a tolerant country with drugs considered “soft”. This is a false myth. In fact although cannabis use was not strongly condemned, if it was something that Russian society did not approve because as it was a minor […]
The first Italian production of medicinal cannabis arrives in Italian pharmacies
Finally, after more than a year of experimentation, the first Italian production of medicinal cannabis will arrive in Italian pharmacies next August. While the Italians will be on their way back from their well-deserved vacation, the Pharmaceutical Chemical Institute of Florence will release around 2,400 jars of medical cannabis, which will be distributed to pharmacies […]
French beekeeper makes honey with marijuana
One of the most widespread myths about beekeeping in history, said that honey only could extracted from some plants, and cannabis was not one of the chosen ones. Until today… That myth is now just something from the past, since the moment that a French beekeeper, known among his fans as Nicolas Trainbee, has achieved […]
4 reasons why Christopher Columbus should be revered by marijuana lovers
Christopher Columbus is world famous for having discovered a new continent: America. But its discovery is related to the world of marijuana, although many people do not know. Today we offer you four reasons to understand why this historical figure should be revered by all those interested in the culture of cannabis. Reason number 1 […]
Medical marijuana will be legal in Germany in 2017
While recreational use of marijuana is still not decriminalized in Germany, the health minister, Hermann Gröhe, said Tuesday May 3, that the new law will allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana from spring of next year 2017. Legal changes could get cannabis will be more accessible for those patients who will need medical […]
