Cannabis Policy
Colorado Cannabis Workers Are Happy, but Need Better Safety Training
Occupational health researchers at Colorado State University are drawing attention to worker safety and satisfaction in a young industry still finding its feet: legal cannabis.
UK Cannabis Potency Study Highlights Failings of the War on Drugs
The dominance of high THC, low CBD cannabis strains indicates how criminalisation and a lack of regulation steer the black market.
Marijuana in Maine: Will retail sales ever be legal?
In 2016, Maine voters approved Question 1, the Marijuana Legalization Act, which made cannabis legal to possess and use. Retailers, according to the act, needed to wait to sell cannabis-based products, and the retailers are still waiting.
Audit of Oregon Liquor Control Commission Highlights Flaws in Regulatory Systems
The report found that although positive steps have been taken to better regulate recreational cannabis in the state, further work is required.
DEA Claims to be Taking Action to Expedite Applications to Study Schedule 1 Drugs
By taking the process online, both existing and new researchers can submit their applications through a dedicated web portal, hopefully improving efficiency and security.
California Cannabis Business Leaders Team Up to Solve State-wide Cannabis Contamination Issue
A group of emerging and established organizations within the California cannabis market have joined forces to offer education, perspective and a solution to the contaminated cannabis problem facing the State post-legalization.
Bill to Crack Down on Synthetic Cannabis in New Zealand Drawn Up
The bill has been put forward as fears grow about the supply and use of illegal synthetic cannabis in the country.
Recent Developments in the Legal Cannabis Industry
According to recent data, the total economic output from legal cannabis will grow 150% from $16 billion in 2017 to $40 billion by 2021.
Trends in Medical Marijuana Use in Washington State
About 1 in 7 adult primary care patients visiting medical offices reported having used marijuana at least once in the past year.
