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Cannabis in Austria: A Growing Conversation
Despite the restrictive legal framework, cannabis culture has quietly thrived in Vienna. The city’s alternative and artistic subcultures often embrace cannabis as part of a broader lifestyle that includes holistic health, mindfulness, and countercultural values.
Cannabis and Football: A Growing Topic in Professional Sports
A key element of this debate will be the distinction between recreational use and medical use. The question of whether players can use CBD or THC products for recovery or pain relief is becoming increasingly significant.
Additionally, pressure on football governing bodies, including FIFA, will likely grow to create clear guidelines that reflect the changing reality of societal cannabis use without compromising the integrity of the sport.
Marijuana users have better outcomes following Heart Attacks
The report, published in the journal Archives of Medical Science – Atherosclerotic Diseases, examined data from the National Nationwide Inpatient Sample, a database of hospital discharge records across the United States that authors said “represents more than 97% of the US population.”
German police tell Euro 2024 fans to smoke weed rather than drink alcohol
Police in Germany have denied claims that they recommended that football fans smoke cannabis instead of drinking alcohol while visiting the country to watch the Euro 2024 football championship.
New limits for cannabis in road traffic
New limits for cannabis in road traffic in Germany. One nanogram of THC corresponds to one billionth of a gram. It’s hard to imagine, but until now it was the limit for people who consume cannabis and drive a car or motorcycle. This is to ensure that no one under the influence of cannabis takes part in road traffic and endangers themselves or others.
Germany votes for Cannabis Law
Germany’s first day of legal adult-use cannabis was on April 1, which allows adults over 18 to possess up to 25 grams of cannabis in public, or 50 grams at home. Although cannabis clubs can dispense cannabis to members, cannabis sales have not yet been implemented.
How cannabis and depression are connected
The analyses confirm that cannabis is associated with depression. However, the link between cannabis and depression does not appear to be a one-way street. On the one hand, the research team was able to prove that young people who used cannabis were more likely to suffer from depressive symptoms one year later. On the other hand, respondents with depression were more likely to turn to cannabis a year later. The connection appears to be reciprocal: cannabis and depression are mutually reinforcing.
No general increase in psychosis due to legal cannabis in the USA
If cannabis were to contribute significantly to the occurrence of psychosis, then psychoses would have to be diagnosed more frequently in regions where people smoke a lot of weed and more medication would have to be sold to treat psychoses. A research team from the USA has investigated this assumption. Study leader Holly Elser and her team analyzed the anonymized disease data of over 63 million people aged 16 and over.
Development in Cannabis as Medicine
Cannabis contains over 80 different compounds called cannabinoids, which have various effects on the human body and brain. The most well-known cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis, and cannabidiol (CBD), which has anti-inflammatory, anti-epileptic, and neuroprotective properties.
E-cigarettes in the USA associated with the use of other drugs
What became clear: More and more young people were regularly using e-cigarettes. While 4 percent of participants stated that they regularly smoked e-cigarettes at the start of the study, six years later this figure had risen to more than 9 percent.
Germany announces details of Legalization Draft
The proposal requires cannabis to be grown by licensed cultivators, and sold only through licensed storefronts in order to deter black market sales. Residents can grow up to three plants at home and may purchase and possess up to 20 – 30 grams of cannabis.
Medical Cannabis in Europe
Lorna Rothery spoke to Rainer Krüger from the recently formed European Cannabis Association about how the organisation is supporting the development of a stable medical cannabis value chain in Europe.
A Guide to alternative Cannabinoids
From beauty and skincare to supplements, beverages and food, CBD has been having a moment for a while now. And with it, the rise of many other hemp-derived cannabinoids, such as CBG and CBN. But there have been others thrown in the mix with an edgier flare, hemp cannabinoids that blur the lines between supportive and recreational. We are talking about alternative cannabinoids, of course!
Cultiva Hanfexpo in Vienna
The focus of the hemp fair in Vienna is the diversity of the hemp plant with its uses as a remedy, raw material and food. People interested in hemp can get a comprehensive overview of the latest trends in the industry at the cannabis fair and find out about and try out thousands of products from producers, experts and entrepreneurs from all over the world.
Cannabis Clubs Ibiza
What a shame that alcohol has influenced this decision and has had an affect on the cannabis users who are totally the opposite of alcohol users. We are very disappointed that the government has confused cannabis users behaviour with alcohol users behaviour, we have been studying cannabis and its effects for a long time ….
Switzerland trials legal cannabis sales
Swiss authorities have greenlit a trial of legal cannabis sales for recreational use. The pilot, beginning in late summer, involves the local government, Basel University and the city’s University Psychiatric Clinics.
New York expands medical marijuana eligibility
Under the new eligibility criteria, practitioners will be allowed to issue medical marijuana certifications to any patient they believe may benefit from the medicinal use of cannabis. Previously, the use of medical cannabis was restricted to patients with one or more qualifying medical conditions.
Germany moves to legalize cannabis
Germany Moves To Legalize Cannabis, Second Country After Malta In Europe. The proposal to establish a regulated market for adult sale and consumption of marijuana and to promote a broader drug policy. The plan, which would open a significant market for growers and dealers, includes a reevaluation of the new law and its repercussions after four years.
Italian collects 500.000 votes for decriminalization
An Italian advocacy group announced Sunday that it has collected enough signatures for a proposed ballot measure to decriminalize cannabis cultivation and consumption in order for it to qualify for the Spring 2022 ballot.
Army veteran calls for access to legal cannabis
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Ohio Marijuana Expo
The expo provides a fantastic opportunity to interact with hundreds of vendors ready to discuss and offer their business, products, and mission. You can expect a unique blend of medical marijuana cultivators, processors, dispensaries, advocates, and experts.
Joints for jabs
Washington state offers ‘joints for jabs’ to boost vaccination rates. State is offering free marijuana joints to adults that receive a Covid vaccine in program that will run until 12 July.
Cannabis infused muffins
My muffin recipe with Cannabis Coconut oil for about 12 pieces. Quick, easy and never dry. Enjoy.
Grower fights against raid
Cannabis grower vs. austria. Police failure at a cannabis plantation in vienna could cost the state more than 200.000 euros. This was the experience of the Vienna police, who last year carried out a large-scale drug raid on the plantation hall of a hemp grower in Vienna-Liesing.
What is Delta-8 THC
There’s a new cannabinoid in town. Delta-8 THC is making headlines as the latest canna craze to hit the market. This minor cannabinoid has been dubbed “weed lite” for its similar effects to Delta-9 THC, the cannabinoid known to produce the feeling of being high. Where does this intoxicating cannabinoid come from, what does it do, and where can you find it? Read our Delta-8-THC guide below to find out.
Delivery sales launch in Denver, Colorado
Strawberry Fields and Doobba are kicking off delivery sales for the public today in Denver, much to the joy of stoners. The companies completed their first six legal pot deliveries on August 19 during a soft launch test round.
Instagram bans cannabis related accounts
Instagram is targeting and taking down cannabis-specific content, something that hurts industry brands and influencers across the board. Which leads to detrimental loss in engagement for up-and-coming cannabis businesses.
Smoke in the Kitchen
A MERRY JANE original series that features a variety of people and artists and how they like to combine cannabis with their favorite recipes. The recipes, both cannabis-infused and dishes that are meant to be enjoyed with the assistance of flower, are easy to make in our follow along cooking series, Smoke in the Kitchen.
Amazon waives cannabis tests
Because Amazon run out of drivers in the U.S., the online retailer is now apparently calling on its delivery companies to specifically look for stoners. This would significantly increase the number of potential applicants. However, some of the delivery companies themselves are skeptical about the idea for liability reasons.
Cannabis without a “special permit” from Swiss Doctors
Swiss Doctors to Prescribe Cannabis Without “Exceptional Authorization”. The Swiss government has proposed lifting the special requirement for medical cannabis prescription on the eve of a recreational trial.