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Malta: Prison over 0.02 grams of cannabis, and a 20-year wait for justice to be served

Cannabis Law Report

Arrested in 2001 but arraigned 18 months later, Eugenio Camenzuli posted a guilty plea on his first sitting in 2006, but spent 20 years before an appeal overturned a prison sentence for just 0.02g of cannabis. of a gram of cannabis 20 years ago, sparing him the six-month prison sentence he had originally been handed.

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Cannabinoids for Tinnitus?

Project CBD

The CBD she took may or may not have helped, but according to a recent survey of tinnitus patients, she wasn’t alone in trying — or at least in being interested in cannabis as a potential remedy. Among the 45 respondents, median age 55, only 10 said they were current cannabis users (19 had never used, and 16 had used in the past).

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Is Cannabis Good for Bipolar Disorder? New Study Shows Cannabis Has ‘Unique Benefits’

Veriheal

According to recent research, cannabis could offer unique benefits as part of an approach to managing bipolar disorder. In this article, we’ll explore how the potential advantages of cannabis might help stabilize symptoms associated with bipolar disorder.

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Answer of the Day for May 4, 2021

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There is a high concentration of CB1 receptors in the areas of the brain that control food intake and satiety, and these findings suggest that there is an association between marijuana consumption and appetite regulation. Cannabis sativa and the endogenous cannabinoid system: therapeutic potential for appetite regulation. Int.J.Obes.(Lond).

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Mondaq Article: South Africa: Cannabis: balancing Competing Interests

Cannabis Law Report

These include the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act 17 of 2008, the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Ac t 140 of 1992 (“the Drugs Act”), Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1971 and the National Drug Master Plan 2006–2011, all of which prohibit the use of cannabis, be it for recreational or medicinal purposes.

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South Dakota Cannabis Legalization Guide (Constitutional Amendment A and Measure 26)

Canna Law Blog

This November 2020 election, cannabis legalization initiatives will appear on the ballots of five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota. What are the current laws surrounding cannabis in South Dakota? In South Dakota, the possession or consumption of any amount of cannabis is illegal.

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High Tide Becomes First Non-Franchised Canadian Cannabis Retailer to Surpass 100-Store Milestone

Cannabis Law Report

These openings bring High Tide’s total number of branded retail locations across Canada to 101, and 30 in Ontario , selling recreational cannabis products and consumption accessories. Being the first non-franchised Canadian cannabis retailer to reach the 100-store milestone is a proud moment for our company. High Tide Inc.

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