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Study proves cannabis does not cause anxiety and depression

We always knew it, but now it’s scientifically proven: cannabis does not increase the risk of developing anxiety or depression, a new study has found. There has long been debate over the drug’s potential link to mental health problems.But finally a study by scientists at Columbia University, based on 35,000 American adults, found no link […]

Chile inaugurates the Latin America’s biggest medical cannabis farm

Latin America’s largest medicinal marijuana farm was formally inaugurated on Tuesday, marking another step in the region’s growing acceptance of therapeutic uses for the formerly illegal plant. It comes in the wake of the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana for personal use and cultivation, approved by Congress. The 6,900-stalk plantation, located in the small […]

Colombia legalizes medical cannabis

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signed a decree on December 22nd 2015 that fully legalizes the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Even though the medical community is supportive of this initiative, many in the security community remain concerned about the country’s problem with cocaine production. Armed rebels in Colombia that cultivate marijuana also cultivate […]