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A new approach to drug decriminalisation
The new report from the Global Commission on Drug Policy (GCDP) calls for global decriminalisation of all drugs. Titled Advancing Drug Policy Reform: a new approach to drug decriminalization, the report details the negative consequences of…
Sorry, marijuana will not likely be legal in Canada on April 20, 2017
Either through new legislation or an amendment to the CDSA, the process of creating a new regime for legal marijuana in Canada will likely take some time Canada’s formal announcement of its intention to legalize…
Weed “tampons” to relieve menstrual pain
The medical power of cannabis is amazing. The latest discovery is the possibility that a marijuana tampon could reduce the pain caused by menstruation. Foria, a laboratory in California, has created a capsule that relaxes…
Alzheimer’s Disease and Cannabis
Dementia: a Global Epidemic We often hear of dementia as a debilitating worldwide problem of our ageing population. Dementia actually isn’t a specific disease but it describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social…
10 films to have a laugh while… you know what
How about a “cosy-comfy-spring” plan for the weekend? On World Laughter Day, Kannabia wants to offer you an unbeatable plan. If you feel like enjoying your couch, a film and a blanket, here are 10…
Denver makes history: first city in US to allow marijuana in bars and restaurants
Denver (Colorado) is the first city in America to allow social marijuana use in clubs, bars and restaurants. On November 2012, voters in Colorado passed the popular initiative ballot measure “Amendment 64” – with a…
Cannabinoids and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) results from exposure to a traumatic event which evoked fear, helplessness and horror. PTSD is often manifested as the combination of 3 types of symptoms: 1) Hypermnesia or memory enhancement…
Medical cannabis in Europe: latest developments in Portugal, Ireland and Denmark
The legalization of cannabis for therapeutic use is the subject of debate all over the world. Research proves its efficacy in the treatment of different illnesses, but some European countries remain hostile to legislative changes, such…