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Thailand Decriminalizes Cannabis, But Not Really

Canna Law Blog

As of yesterday, June 9, 2022, the home cultivation of low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis in Thailand is legal. This constitutes a milestone for cannabis reform in the country and the region at large, but the Thai changes fall short of the “decriminalization” widely touted in the press. continue to be illegal.

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Denver Decriminalizes Psilocybin

Canna Law Blog

jurisdiction to decriminalize psilocybin-containing mushrooms. jurisdiction has actually approved of the decriminalization of psilocybin, and this could have major effects throughout the nation. Decriminalization is a very different concept. Decriminalization just will protect some users from facing jail time.

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Study Finds No Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Increased Mental Illness

Veriheal

When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. We found that recreational marijuana access was associated with a 6.29 Support From Other Studies.

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The Michigan Decriminalization of Psilocybin Mushrooms and Other Plants and Fungi Initiative Has Been Approved For Circulation As A Ballot Initiative

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

This month, the Michigan Board of Canvassers approved a ballot initiative that asks the people of Michigan to decriminalize certain psychedelic plants and fungi. The full text of the Initiative can be found here. The text of that bill, SB 0631, can be found here.

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Check Out This Texas-Sized Cannabis Legalization Update

Veriheal

Medical Cannabis is Legal in Texas with Texas-Sized Restrictions. After a slow run at progress in the state of Texas for cannabis legalization, it seems the scales have tipped in favor of the plant. ” New Advances in Cannabis Legalization Possibly on the Horizon for Texas. 5% of tetrahydrocannabinol by weight.”

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What Would Happen if Texas Legalized Cannabis?

Veriheal

While Oregon became the first state to decriminalize all drugs , this election cycle also saw five other states passing legislation that will ultimately make cannabis more accessible to their citizens. And in a first in the United States, South Dakota voters chose to legalize BOTH medical and recreational cannabis with the same vote.

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How Dramatic Legal Changes are Changing People’s Lives

Cannabis Law Report

Often once one state sticks its neck out and decriminalizes or legalizes a particular activity, other states start to follow suit. . After the legislation changed in November 2018, history was made as the first legal cannabis shipment arrived in the UK a few months later. Oregon got the ball rolling. The FDA approves CBD drug.