Medical marijuana
Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois on New Year's Day
Cannabis consumers are expected to flock to the handful of licensed shops across Chicago on New Year’s Day.
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Thailand approves medical marijuana in New Year's 'gift'
While countries from Colombia to Canada have legalised marijuana for medical or even recreational use, the drug remains illegal and taboo across much of Southeast Asia, which has some of the world’s harshest punishments for drug law violations.
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US approves first marijuana plant-derived drug for epilepsy
The drug’s approval permits its use in patients aged two years and older with Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
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Africa’s first medicinal cannabis dispensary launched in Durban
Patients will first have to consult with a doctor, chiropractor or homoeopath at the centre who can prescribe different strengths of cannabis-infused oils.
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Many cannabis dispensaries recommend pot to pregnant women
Animal research to date has linked marijuana use during pregnancy to an increased risk of underweight and premature infants as well as neurological defects.
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[WATCH] San Francisco marijuana convictions tossed
Thousands of San Francisco marijuana convictions are set to be to be thrown out. CNN explains why.
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Canadians consumed C$5bn to C$6.2bn in cannabis in 2015 - study
Using existing data sources, the study estimated there were 4.9 million medical and recreational users of cannabis aged 15 and older in 2015.
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Olivia Newton-John taking medical marijuana
The legend has been taking cannabis to help her out in her cancer battle after her herbal medicine importer husband John Easterling introduced her to its pain-relieving qualities.
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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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[OPINION] Why SA state needs to lose fight against dagga policy reform
A new trial is due to start in which the state is likely to expend considerable energy trying to prove that dagga use is seriously harmful.
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[WATCH] High time: SA’s first open marijuana dispensary
Johan and Mirishin have been distributing medical marijuana for the last three years. Step into their consultation room and see how this herb may change SA’s medical scene.
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Where medical marijuana is legal, illegal use climbs
Researchers found that illegal use of marijuana and rates of cannabis use disorder rose to a greater extent in US states that adopted laws legalising marijuana for medical purposes.
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Patrick Stewart admits to using medical marijuana
Award-winning actor Sir Patrick Stewart has admitted he uses medical marijuana.
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Medical use of marijuana a step closer to being legalised - IFP
The party says research around the world has indicated that several countries are already permitting the use of cannabis related products for pain relief.
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[LISTEN] Medical marijuana closer to being legalised
The use of marijuana for prescribed medication could potentially be legalised in South Africa this month.
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After some US states legalised medical marijuana, traffic deaths fell
Researchers have discovered that deaths dropped 11% on average in US states that legalised medical marijuana.
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Warning that marijuana for morning sickness can harm foetus
The proportion of pregnant women who reported using marijuana during the past month rose from 2.37% in 2002 to 3.85% in 2014.
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California gets go-ahead to vote on legalisation of marijuana
California led the way in legalising marijuana for medical purposes in 1996.
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California chef brings cannabis to fine dining
Chris Sayegh is leading the way by taking haute cuisine to a higher place with his cannabis-infused menus.
