Cannabis

National Research Council of Canada tests showed toxic pesticides in many samples and THC content lower than advertised

In spite of warnings from major agencies on the dangers of delta-8 THC, researchers say it has therapeutic potential

Gov. Kristi Noem welcomed the decision, while advocates say they'll keep fighting for legalization

The traffic light coalition confirms it will set up a regulated cannabis market

Next steps before the bill can become law are expected to happen quickly

On top of cannabis research, the centre will act as a knowledge exchange between medical institutions in other countries like Canada

The cannabis law would be evaluated after four years to determine the social impact

A backburner project slated for years down the line quickly became reality after the province said in August that on-site sales would be allowed

Legalization means additional tax revenue on legal weed, social security contributions as well as savings in law enforcement

72% of cannabis users say that everyone, or almost everyone, they know consumes cannabis

The firm blamed the drop in part on 'seasonal weakness'

The 16-month investigation led to 21 arrests and 118 charges

The States Reform Act ties in elements from Democrat and Republican fillings on cannabis reform

Police estimate the value of the raid at $3.7M

The firm is selling in 12 international markets and has added eight more product listings in Canada

During arrests this year, police said they found hundreds of text messages with pictures of customer IDs

But it's unclear how the bill will do in the upper house, and the Bolsonaro administration opposes cannabis use

But while people are still subject to arrest, activists are pushing for city bylaws for sensible use in the meantime

While pleased with a growing acceptance of cannabis, Anutin Charnvirakul is promising greater access

Cannabis sales have been 25% higher than estimated revenue if the pandemic didn't happen

Cannabis and 'classical' psychedelics could act on similar receptors

Support for legalization remains high, a new poll shows, with more than two-thirds of Americans in favour

A citrus soda and two gummy flavours, all with 10mg of THC, will be available to Canadians

The state's cannabis law allows for sales to start in 2022, but weed stores won't be selling until mid-2023

Whether dressing up for a night on the town, or curling up for a scary movie at home, many will supplement their celebrations with weed

THC-infused mints and cranberry sauce vapes will be hitting shelves in select provinces this November

The state's cannabis control board announced legislative changes to increase patient access at a meeting Oct. 5

The proposed regulations are based on 'flawed' calculations, and would cause months-long shutdowns to change infrastructure, growers say

Conservative MP and drug policy reform chair Crispin Blunt suggests reclassifying the substance to a less severe category of the country's drug law

The proposals come as the government works to keep its 2018 election promises on cannabis

The changes would also allow minors to be hired to bait retailers into selling to underaged customers

Since edibles have only been legal in Canada since 2019, there's a lack of scientific data

Officials say a regulated market will better protect consumers and youth

Supporters of the bill hope it isn't vetoed by the president

Upwards of 21,000 pot plants and more than 181 kilograms of processed weed were confiscated, police say

In a report by several industry groups, its authors continue to argue for less restriction to battle the still-thriving illicit market

After a spike in demand for research, the DEA is proposing increased quotas for controlled substances including MDMA, LSD, psilocybin and cannabis

All the bills seek to regulate a cannabis market, as well as define rules for cannabis social clubs and cultivation

A majority of physicians aren't equipped to talk about medical cannabis, and patients often look for information elsewhere

The province is highlighting its effort to support the sector as the recreational market reaches its third anniversary