Is marijuana legal in Jamaica in 2023? Dive deep into its historical context, medical regulations, and implications for tourists. Uncover the ongoing debate around full cannabis legalization on the island Marijuana, often known as ganja in Jamaica, has a long and storied history on the island. Despite its association with the Rastafarian culture and its […]
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Imminent Legalization of Cannabis in Canada
It is without a doubt that recreational use of marijuana will soon be legally accepted in Canada. The Senate already passed what is considered a historic bill where the vote was 52-29. Out of all the countries around the world, Canada is only the second (and the first of the G7 nations) to implement legislation […]
Cannabis in the Philippines
Quite recently, the Philippine Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act was approved. The bill is designed to allow the medical use of weed, despite the hardline approach of President Rodrigo Duterte to eliminate illegal drugs. House Bill 180, if approved, would regulate the marijuana use, while overseeing the launching of Medical Cannabis Compassion Centers, which would be […]
Marijuana in the 1930’s: The Great Depression
Marijuana has a long history and was heavily debated on by many people during The Great Depression in the 1930s. During this time in America, cannabis was mostly cultivated for rope and textiles, while other places used it as herbal medicine. Before it was declared illegal, the plant was domestically produced and even became a […]
Viva la mota! Marijuana in Mexico
Believe it or not, weed has always been a part of Mexico’s culture. It was so prevalent that many citizens agreed that the government created propaganda just to stop people from using it. However, it seems like there are some changes and Mexico has finally legalized marijuana use. If you know about the song La […]
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 China: From its millennial use to the administrative prohibition.
The fact that cannabis has been cultivated in China for millennia is nothing new. The earliest references to the use of hemp date back 10,000 years ago. Ornamental motifs were found in pottery vessels, attesting the use of the plant to decorate handmade pottery. Cannabis remains were also found on tombs of kings of the […]
Palau: Is a truly vacation paradise of marijuana?
The report about World Marijuana use, published by United Nations in 2012, revealed a very curious fact about a tiny group of islands in the middle of Pacific Ocean. The rate adult cannabis consumption in Palau was 24.2% for the year 2011, the second world highest rate, right after Papua New Guinea. The findings of […]
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 […]
Cannabis in UK: legalisation could raise £1bn a year in taxes
Legalising the sale of cannabis in specialist shops would generate £1bn a year in tax revenue and reduce the harm done to users and society, according to the most detailed plans ever drawn up for the liberalisation of UK drug laws. The study, which was carried out by a panel of experts including scientists, academics […]