EXPLORING THE FIRST CANNABIS BOOMTOWN IN CANADA
Over the course of several years, we have witnessed some spectacular changes in the world, all because of a bizarre little plant called marijuana. While regarded as a source of crime and laziness at one point in history, cannabis has somehow climbed the proverbial ladder to become the center of a budding multi-billion dollar industry. […]
TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE CANADIAN COMPANY AURORA CANNABIS
Since October 17, 2018, Canadians from Alberta and Saskatchewan to Newfoundland and the Northwest Territories celebrated the official legalization of recreational marijuana in their beautiful country. Needless to say, while the United States has fought hard to legalize the little green plant, our neighbor to the north has managed to transform the little green plant […]
UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HIRES FIRST RESEARCH CHAIR OF CANNABIS HEALTH RESEARCH
Recently, the University of New Brunswick (Canada) announced that it will be hiring its first chair of cannabis health research to look into the possible health benefits of the marijuana plant. During his time at the university, Yang Qu will work as an assistant professor and the cannabis chair, a position that is funded by […]
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY IS INCHING TOWARD THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA
Back in 2016, patients from Canberra to Brisbane and from Tasmania to Sydney celebrated the official legalization of medical-grade marijuana in Australia. Following the passage of the Narcotics Drug Amendment Bill (2016), paired with changes to the Therapeutic Goods Act (1989), the government created a national body that will provide growers with license and control […]
THE COMPLICATIONS WITH MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN AUSTRALIA
Back in 2016, people from Hobart, Tasmania to the beautiful Gold Coast celebrated the legalization of medical-grade marijuana in Australia. For many members of the cannabis community, this was definitely a day to rejoice and move forward fair. Now, thousands of Australians suffering from debilitating illnesses like AIDS/HIV or undergoing cancer treatment can have access […]
CEO OF COCA-COLA DENIES PLANS FOR MARIJUANA-INFUSED BEVERAGE
Recently, two major beverage companies (perhaps the rulers of the soft drink kingdom) made an announcement that hinted at plans to enter the marijuana industry. Earlier this month, Pepsi revealed that it was interested in pursuing plans to produce weed-infused drinks, although the company’ Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston denied current activity. Meanwhile, the cannabis […]
THE INTERESTING SITUATION WITH MARIJUANA LAWS IN FINLAND
When you take a closer look at the global marijuana debate, you may begin to see how much of an impact the little green plant has left on our world. At this time, the United States is still teetering toward the halfway point on marijuana legalization, and Canada (our northern neighbor) officially legalized recreational weed […]
HOW ICELANDIC FILMMAKERS TACKLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN BLOSSI
Over the course of thirty (maybe forty) years, American cinema has produced enough drug films to make us wonder if the industry is secretly crying out for help. From the release of Reefer Madness in 1936, Hollywood has apparently become obsessed with dishing out movies like Easy Rider, Requiem for a Dream, When a Man […]
MIKE TYSON AND CONOR MCGREGOR UNITED ON THE MARIJUANA FRONT
We have certainly seen our fair share of celebrities showing support for marijuana, haven’t we? Besides obvious promoters like Snoop Dogg and Whiz Khalifa (among other hip-hop stars), we have had a few surprise appearances by Frozen star Kristen Bell and Thelma and Louise bombshell Susan Sarandon. Meanwhile, athletes like Nick Diaz (MMA) and Eugene […]
HOW WEED HAS CHANGED OVER THE PAST FORTY YEARS
We can all agree that Americans experienced some crazy cool things during the 1970s. Legendary British rock band Led Zeppelin plowed through the U.S. on their North American Tour in 1972, while George Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode IV changed the film industry forever. For a time, rebellion and insanity fueled young people across the country. […]