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Is weed legal in Colombia?

The Cannigma

Adult-use cannabis is not legal, but in 2012, the Colombian government decriminalized personal use of cannabis and possession of up to 20 grams. In 2015, the government went a step further and decriminalized personal cultivation of up to 20 cannabis plants. Medical marijuana in Colombia. CBD regulations.

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Is weed legal in Sweden?

The Cannigma

Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. Though Sweden did approve medical marijuana in 2012, it has been a difficult and complicated road forward over the past decade. Medical: legal Recreational: illegal.

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Concert to memorialize Charlotte Figi, the girl who changed medical cannabis

The Cannigma

The namesake of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Charlotte’s battle with Dravet syndrome and her medical cannabis treatment were covered in depth in the 2013 CNN documentary “Weed,” which brought the issue of pediatric medical cannabis treatment to a massive audience. She was divine.

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Is weed legal in Switzerland?

The Cannigma

In 2012, Switzerland decriminalized the possession of marijuana, and since October 1, 2013, the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis is subject to an on the spot fine of CHF 100 ($107.8). In 2020, Prohibition Partners stated that there are currently an estimated 3,000 patients receiving medical cannabis treatment in Switzerland.

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Charlotte’s Web CBD Banned by British Regulators

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Charlotte’s Web is a Colorado-based brand that rose to global prominence in 2012 when it was founded by seven siblings known as “The Stanley Brothers.” The brothers boast years of experience in hemp cultivation. The 13-year-old girl lost her life in April 2020 after a long battle with Dravet syndrome.

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Cannabis and climate crisis: Do consumers need to take more responsibility?

The Cannigma

Indoor cultivation’s carbon footprint is so energy intensive that it is indefensible from an energy and environment perspective, argued the authors of the report. Many cultivators prefer indoor cultivation because it makes possible five or more grow cycles per year, compared to only one or two outdoors. But there’s a price.

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If you like how cannabis smells – does that mean it’ll be better for you?

The Cannigma

Though it can range widely from one cultivator to the next, and strain names are not a reliable indicator of cannabis genetics, Kush strains tend to have an earthy, herbal aroma, with notes of wood and spice as well. Can we really detect the smells that work best for us? Are great aromas a universal thing, or is it truly individualized?

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