medical marijuana

Barbados Reiterates stance on Medical Marijuana

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 27, 2019 - The Ministry of Health and Wellness has made it clear that the decision that medical marijuana products should be authorized for use in Barbados was based on the best available scientific evidence from clinical studies.

May 28, 2019
Published in Health

Governments worry that medical cannabis tax exemptions could tempt recreational users. Some might seek prescriptions to save money. Eliminating taxes on medical purchases of only cannabis oil could work as a compromise. (Shutterstock)

Scarce retail weed shops means most Canadians still use black market pot

Squeezing out black markets is a key goal of cannabis legalization. Legalization also lets governments tax cannabis production and consumption. Canada has achieved limited progress so far toward those potentially conflicting goals. But some provinces have made good starts.

April 21, 2019
Published in Business & Economy

A depiction of a cannabis bud drops from the ceiling at Leafly’s countdown party in Toronto as midnight passes and marks the first day of the legalization of cannabis across Canada. (Chris)

Where’s the weed? Clues to Canada’s cannabis shortages

Where’s the weed!? That’s been a common Canadian refrain lately. Shortages appeared almost immediately after recreational cannabis sales began last October.

February 2, 2019
Published in Business & Economy

BARBADOS | Medicinal Marijuana Framework Coming for Barbados

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, December 10, 2018 - The Barbados Government says it is moving with alacrity to hortly be put in place a framework for the country's involvement in the medicinal cannabis industry.

December 11, 2018
Published in Health

Has marijuana legalization reached a tipping point? AP Photo/David Dermer, File

UNITED STATES | Marijuana expands into 3 more states, but nationwide legalization still unlikely

The midterm elections have further loosened marijuana restrictions in the United States. Voters in three of four states with ballot proposals on marijuana approved those initiatives.

November 8, 2018
Published in Health

Health and Wellness Minister, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, told the researchers that their work was extremely important in helping Government achieve the goal of cost containment without compromising quality. (FP)

BARBADOS | Research Vital In Medical Marijuana Decision

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, July 25, 2018 - Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, has emphasised the importance of research as Government looks towards making medical marijuana more accessible to the public.

July 25, 2018
Published in Health

How legalising cannabis has worked out for other countries

Theresa May’s government is being forced to grapple with the thorny issue of drug legalisation, amid two cases where children would have suffered if their families were unable to access supplies of medical marijuana.

June 22, 2018
Published in Health

ExpressMarijuanaCard Opens a New Front in the War on Medical Marijuana Scams

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExpressMarijuanaCard announced the opening of a new location in Key West, which will serve the residents of the Florida Keys and southern Monroe County. This comes as Express expands its unique brand of professionalized delivery of medical marijuana services. According to Express's medical director, Dr. Lopez:

June 9, 2018
Published in Health

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