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Cannabis in Jamaica – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds

Jamaica is often associated with cannabis use. However, until 2015, the law stated that prison sentences could be given to those caught with even a small amount of the drug. Now, cannabis use has been decriminalised, and Rastafarians are free to use it as part of their religious practices.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

Puff Puff Post

The History and Science of Cannabis. The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes can be dated back to as early as 2700 B.C.; the Emperor Shen Nung prescribed cannabis for various medical conditions such as gout, rheumatism, and poor memory. Devotees of the Hindu Gods would use cannabis as a way to connect with religion.

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Top 4/20 Celebrations Across the United States

Veriheal

While Google won’t give you a straightforward answer as to why the number 4/20 is associated with cannabis–and unfortunately, it may just be cannabis lore lost to history–it’s the favorite number of millions across the world due to its weed-related connotation. Remember, cannabis prohibition isn’t over for everybody.

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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained

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All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. a prominent cannabis corporation in the state. Trulieve plans to open a new medical cannabis dispensary in Evans, Georgia. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring.

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Cannabis laws in the Maldives

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal The Maldives, a group of islands located in the Indian Ocean, has strict laws regarding cannabis. The country has a zero-tolerance policy towards cannabis and imposes severe penalties for any violations, though according to various reports cannabis use is very common.

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What is herbalism and how does cannabis fit in? 

The Cannigma

Cannabis is often described as a “magic plant”, but it’s not the only one with seemingly magical medicinal qualities – far from it. A brief history of herbalism. Cannabis products made for women, by women. What’s the link between cannabis and menstrual health? Meet a cannabis herbalist. What is herbalism?

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Former cannabis smuggler can practice law in Wisconsin, state Supreme Court rules

Cannabis Law Report

A former cannabis smuggler can practice law in Wisconsin, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. Police stopped her and a friend as they were driving through Minnesota in 2015 and discovered 114 pounds of marijuana in their vehicle that they were moving from Oregon to Wisconsin. Reports Madison.com. They write.

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