Legalise marijuana
Steer clear of cannabis, says Netherlands PM
Asked to comment on the recent legalisation of cannabis in Canada, he told the story of a relative whose marijuana over-consumption had serious mental health...
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Canada Senate approves recreational use of marijuana
The Senate voted 52-29 in favour of the revised bill from the elected House of Commons, paving the way for a fully legal cannabis market within eight to 12 weeks.
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Canada clears major hurdle in legalising recreational marijuana
The upper chamber Senate voted 56-30 in favour of the legislation but included amendments that the House of Commons will need to decide on before the law can be passed.
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High time: California launches legal sale of cannabis for recreational use
More than one-in-five Americans now live in states where recreational marijuana is legal for purchase.
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IFP's Singh: Medical Innovation Bill a giant leap in healthcare sector
A private member’s bill to legalise cannabis for medical use has been hailed for paving the way for new regulations that will also allow for it to be grown, cultivated and manufactured.
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Strong enforcement needed if medical cannabis legalised, MPs told
The Medicines Control Council has on Wednesday briefed MPs on its framework for medicinal cannabis access in South Africa.
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Sex and drugs: US study links marijuana use to more intercourse
A record percentage of Americans – 64% - now believe adult use of the drug should be legal, according to a Gallup poll published this week.
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Couple takes on govt in court over cannabis laws
The couple launched the case in 2010 after they were arrested in their home for smoking and growing dagga.
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What happens in Vegas: Nevada puts pot on the menu for fun-seekers
As result of a legalisation measure approved by Nevada voters in November, the state will join four other US states and the District of Columbia in allowing recreational sales.
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State lists arguments in dagga ruling appeal
The state has argued that a court ruling allowing the possession, cultivation and use of dagga in private homes, was wrong to conclude rights to privacy were violated by drug laws.
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Canada introduces legislation to legalise recreational marijuana
The legislation would set the minimum legal age for use and purchase at 18, though provinces would be able to raise it.
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Dagga lobby group elated over high court ruling
On Friday the Western Cape High Court allowed for the possession, cultivation of dagga at home, for private use.
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Israel gives green light to decriminalize marijuana use
The new policy, still to be ratified by parliament, people caught smoking marijuana would be fined rather than arrested.
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[LISTEN] 'Unbanning dagga products could improve medical research'
The Medical Control Council is expected to publish proposed guidelines on dagga production for medicinal use.
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[LISTEN] Legalisation of marijuana in SA on the cards
The bill was proposed by former IFP MP Mario Ambrosini, who died two years ago after battling cancer.
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US to allow more marijuana research - sources
California & 8 other states have recreational or medical marijuana proposals headed for their 2016 ballots.
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Californians seek pot of gold in marijuana legalisation
Eight other states, including Nevada and Maine, also have recreational or medical marijuana proposals.
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Marijuana use across the globe
Marijuana use across the globe
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No highs as SA dagga festival goes up in smoke
The Weedstock Festival was due to take place on a farm in Bronkospruit at the weekend.
