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Colombia’s President Says Cocaine Should Be Legal Like Whisky: ‘It’s Only Illegal Because It’s Made in Latin America’

During a Council of Ministers meeting at the Casa de Nariño, Colombian President Gustavo Petro reignited a heated global debate…

9 months ago

From the Archives: African Khat (1978)

By A. Craig Copetas and Gary Putka Khat: the cocaine of Africa—the mint green leaf of the shrub Catha edulis—is…

2 years ago

German Police Encourage British Football Fans to Smoke Pot Instead of Downing Pints

Anything is better than an invasion of arrogant, drunken football fans from England—including cannabis—at least according to German police who…

2 years ago

Government in Canada Proposes Amendments to Cannabis Law, Lifting Burdens

The Canadian government is proposing a series of amendments to federal cannabis regulations ranging from packaging to reporting requirements, all…

2 years ago

Germany Bundestag Votes To Make Amendments to Cannabis Law

On June 6, the German Bundestag (German federal parliament) voted to adjust the currently existing adult-use cannabis law, including changes…

2 years ago

Senate Resolution Calls For Release of Russian Cannabis Prisoner Marc Fogel

Marc Fogel received a 14-year sentence for “large-scale drugs smuggling” after he was found in possession of just half an…

2 years ago

Japan Government Opens Public Comment Period for Cannabis Reform

The Japanese government announced on May 30 that it would officially begin accepting public comments about its cannabis reform bill.…

2 years ago

‘Cannabis Factories’ in U.K. To Be Cleared for Student Housing

Three years ago, police in a British city found that a pair of old buildings had been used as a…

2 years ago

Study To Determine Impact of Cannabis on Driving Ability Delayed

An Australian trial that will investigate the impact of medical cannabis on driving ability won’t be finished until late 2025.…

2 years ago