Industry update New York activists add last-minute pressure to pass progressive weed laws Despite years-old criticisms of Gov. Cuomo's proposed legislation, recent amendments still don't allow for home cultivation Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 3, 2021
Analysis Gen Z women driving most annual cannabis sales growth: Headset Coming of legal age by the day, cannabis's fastest growing consumer demographic is motivated by identity formation, experts say Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 3, 2021
Industry update Canada’s first set of approved health workers begin psilocybin therapy training 15 trainees started a beta program this week, designed and run by advocacy group TheraPsil Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 2, 2021
Medical and Pharmaceutical LSD could be used to treat people with autism, study suggests Early evidence shows LSD promotes social behaviour in rodents, but pharmaceutical research is still a ways off Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 1, 2021
Industry update SQDC reports record $23.3M Q3 profit, expands store count Quarterly profits via the province's pot monopoly increased 54% while adding 11 new stores Natalia Buendia CalvilloMarch 1, 2021
Industry update Morocco moves to legalize cannabis for medical and industrial use Following a UN vote last year that recognized the medical value of weed, the North African hash haven is moving forward with reform Natalia Buendia CalvilloFebruary 26, 2021
Health and Safety Mexican university launches country’s first international medical cannabis diploma In an effort to educate doctors and improve patient access, Khiron Life Sciences and Tecnológico de Monterrey have teamed up to launch the program Natalia Buendia CalvilloFebruary 24, 2021
Medical and Pharmaceutical Nature amplifies therapeutic effects of psychedelics: study A recent review suggests natural settings and activities can complement all stages of psychedelic-assisted therapy Natalia Buendia CalvilloFebruary 23, 2021
Canada Canada’s Bill C-22 doesn’t do enough to ensure equitable enforcement, advocates say Recently tabled legislation seeks to eliminate mandatory minimums for all drug possession offences, but has been criticized for a lack of consultation Natalia Buendia CalvilloFebruary 22, 2021
Canada Rest in ‘peace and pot’, Marijuana Man This week the cannabis community gave a last show of support for Greg Williams, a hero of the movement who passed away on Tuesday Natalia Buendia CalvilloFebruary 19, 2021