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Medical Marijuana vs. Recreational Marijuana

The Joint Blog

With new ailments making their way to the ‘list of deadly diseases’, the inclination towards alternative medicine has increased. With the advent of the 21st Century, many states took a softer approach toward the subject and voted to decriminalize the use of marijuana. By Kathy T.

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The legal status of weed in the Netherlands and Amsterdam: What does the law actually permit?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Cannabis has been decriminalized in the Netherlands since 1976. The medical marijuana program of the Netherlands is run by the country’s Office of Medicinal Cannabis (OMC), which is also responsible for the production of cannabis for medical and scientific purposes.

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The Green Wave – Legal Challenges, Considerations for Investors in Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana or cannabis can be used to treat a multitude of diseases; more importantly, it is known to be effective in reducing pain. Pharmaceutical companies and governments have long been investing in medical cannabis and conducting scientific research into its medicinal properties. Investment in cannabis/ marijuana is not new.