2019 UNITED NATIONS SUMMIT WILL FOCUS ON THE FLAWS OF INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICIES
When it comes to international drug policies, Austria has always been the strongest host and defender of multiple organizations designed to fight drug-related crimes and instigate measures for controlling these (at times) potentially dangerous substances. Over the next six months, the European nation will once again assume the EU Council Presidency and bear the sole […]
THE PROBLEM WITH THE UNITED NATIONS’ “WAR ON DRUGS”
Gentlemen, we have a problem on our hands – that is the phrase that perfectly described the situation faced by lawmakers and political figures around the world last October. Needless to say, dangerous drugs like heroin and fentanyl have been fanning the flames of opioid epidemics across the globe, from the Australian Outback to the […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT CANNABIS LAWS IN SOUTH DAKOTA
When you lay the facts on the table, you have to admit that the entire debate over marijuana has been quite remarkable, especially when you consider how long it has lasted. Since the 1970s, people have been pioneering for the legalization of the little green plant, and 2018 has certainly boasted an impressive series of […]
ALASKAN MARIJUANA COMPANIES CAN NOW HAVE ACCESS TO BANKING SERVICES
Due to a new initiative launched by Credit Union 1, marijuana companies in Alaska can finally have access to banking services, as a recent report indicates. During a press conference where representatives announced the launch of this program, James Wileman (CEO of Credit Union 1) announced that this new initiative will serve as a direct […]
PENNSYLVANIA LAWMAKERS MIGHT ADD MORE QUALIFYING CONDITIONS TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM
Based on a report from the state Department of Health, Pennsylvania might expand its current lineup of severe medical conditions that ultimately qualify patients for a medical marijuana program. In November, the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Advisory Board permitted a series of procedures that will cover amendments to the list of conditions, as explained by spokesman […]
FORMER TESLA EXECUTIVE DANIEL WITT HAS BEEN HIRED AS COMPANY PRESIDENT OF SONOMA LAB WORKS
Obviously, in the wake of Elon Musk’s multiple media firestorms over the past year, you can imagine that the public will not be able to think about Tesla without imagining a guy smoking a joint in a radio booth. Nevertheless, the company is once again on the positive side of the public eye, thanks to […]
DOUBLE BARREL AND VERANO TEAM UP FOR MARIJUANA INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP
Nowadays, reading about updates in the marijuana industry is about as commonplace as reading about Hollywood news. Over the course of several decades, the little green plant has skyrocketed from a notorious underground drug to a globally renowned source of medicine. Even more surprising, the herb has reached the stock market and has spurned the […]
PROFESSOR OF CANNABIS SCIENCE HIRED TO HELP FIGHT THE BRITISH COLUMBIA OPIOID CRISIS
As the Opioid Crisis continues to wreak havoc on our nation, we may sometimes forget that other countries are suffering from similar issues, and our neighbor to the north is certainly no exception. For a while now, British Columbia, Canada has been suffering from a serious opioid overdose crisis and has asked for the experts […]
PRICES FOR MARIJUANA IN OREGON PLUNGE AS SALES SKYROCKET
Needless to say, if you are looking for a profitable market for the little green plant called marijuana, you don’t need to look any further than Oregon. Since it first legalized recreational pot, the Beaver State has made a name for itself as a hot spot for “organic cannabis,” grown without pesticides or other toxic […]
LAS VEGAS MARIJUANA TRADE SHOW AIMS TO BOOST AWARENESS FOR THE POT INDUSTRY
Did you ever think a legitimate “pot industry” would fuel a large portion of our economy? Whether you grew up in the 1970s or the 1990s, the chances are high (no pun intended) that you are not surprised in the least. After all, the little green plant has given quite a show this year, winning […]
