Thailand to ban cannabis for recreational use; permits only for medical purposes

Jan 12, 2024

Thailand's new government is pushing to ban cannabis for recreational use; however, it has allowed the use of weed for medical purposes.

Cannabis use appears to encourage, not replace, non-medical opioid use

Oct 08, 2020

Washington [US], October 8 : Contrary to some claims, people in the U.S may not be substituting cannabis for opioids, according to new research...

Researchers say adults over 50 should be screened for cannabis use

May 01, 2021

Washington [US], May 1 : A recent research revealed that older people who use cannabis to relieve or treat health problems are failing to...

Germans celebrate as recreational cannabis use becomes legal

Apr 01, 2024

Large crowds gathered in Germany to commemorate the legalisation of cannabis effective Monday overnight, CNN reported.

Cannabis ads on billboard, storefront linked to problematic use in teens: Study

Apr 08, 2021

New Jersey [US], April 8 : As it is widely known that the putting up of billboards and storefront advertisements may help brands reach...

Parental consumption impacts how teens perceive, use cannabis: Study

May 20, 2021

Kelowna [Canada], May 20 : During a recent study, a team of UBC Okanagan researchers found that kids who grow up in homes where...