Germany is planning to legalise recreational cannabis
Germany’s coalition government has agreed on a plan to legalise recreational cannabis use among adults.
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Study shows nearly four out of five patients drop or reduce opioids after using medical weed
Evidence has been released supporting the theory that medical cannabis can replace or reduce opioids. Most patients in a study—79% or nearly four out of five—reported “cessation or reduction in pain medication use” after beginning a regimen of medical cannabis.
A health panel has recently said Japan should consider allowing medical cannabis
In Japan, their laws against the use of marijuana are very strict however, the health ministry panel expressed how the country should consider approving the import, manufacture and use of medicines derived from cannabis, subject to the same approval process as pharmaceuticals.
Study finds cannabis consumers experienced less severe COVID-19 symptoms
The Journal of Cannabis Research published a study that claims that cannabis can help lessen COVID-19 symptoms.
California is protecting workers’ rights to smoke weed at home
In California, lawmakers are looking to ensure that workers don’t lose their job if they consume marijuana at home. Last week a bill was passed that will prevent employers from firing workers if they fail a drug test.