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How Charlotte’s Web Changed A Little Girl’s Life

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In 2006, three-month-old Charlotte Figi experienced her first seizure, which lasted an exhausting 30 minutes. While Charlotte’s parents opposed the use of medical and recreational cannabis – especially in children – they found themselves considering CBD as a potential last-ditch effort to alleviate Charlotte’s symptoms.

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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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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. With the opening of these locations, the Company has launched eight organically-built stores in the month of September alone. High Tide Inc.

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Is weed legal in Brazil?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. While recreational use of weed is illegal in Brazil , it is prevalent and can be purchased relatively easily on the streets, particularly in certain neighborhoods. Possession and cultivation of cannabis in personal amounts and for private use was decriminalized in Brazil in 2006.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

and derived products containing cannabinoids are considered novel foods as a history of consumption has not been demonstrated. Cannabis lawyers are heading to Brussels next week to challenge a recent decision by the European Union to reclassify food products containing cannabidiol (CBD) and prohibit their sale.

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Cannabis & THC: Understanding the Effects & Liability

Cannabis Law Report

marijuana) for medical and/or recreational use has spurred many questions regarding exposure concerns and drug testing concerns (e.g., THC metabolism (adapted from Musshoff and Madea, 2006). single use vs. chronic/daily consumption), but also can vary with other factors such as body mass, weight loss, and exercise. Introduction.

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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. High Tide is a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing of proprietary and licensed consumption accessories.