An African history of cannabis offers fascinating and heartbreaking insights – an expert explains: When I tell people that I research cannabis, I sometimes receive a furtive gesture that implies and presumes: “We’re both stoners!”, as if two members of a secret society have met. Other times, I receive looks of concern. “You don’t want …
Cannabis is illegal in Nigeria but provides a living for families – study calls for rethink of drug laws: Arriving at the tranquil village health facility in southwestern Nigeria, we were met by a small gathering of men – young and old – with thinly veiled excitement. These rural farmers were visibly intrigued by our …
Cannabis industry plans for South Africa have stalled: how to get them moving again: Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images) South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently reiterated plans to accelerate the commercialisation of hemp as well as cannabis plants. His speech setting out government’s priorities for 2023 was a reminder of a pledge in …
Cannabis is no better than a placebo for treating pain – new research: Many people use cannabis to manage pain. photolona/ Shutterstock Cannabis is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. While there are only a few countries where cannabis is legal for recreational use, many more countries have legalised the use …
Cannabis corporates should be taxed to fund mental health programmes: Shutterstock Mental health is the state of mental well-being that contributes to individual and population health. This state of mental well-being sustains national output and labour force productivity. But governments around the world haven’t been investing resources into addressing mental ill-health. This is despite acknowledging …
Cannabis tourism: how a new travel trend is taking off: Legal cannabis consumption rose in the US and Europe during the COVID pandemic, with some people turning to marijuana to help them cope with lockdowns and broken routines. Meanwhile, fewer people today view the drug as harmful compared to previous decades. These factors may have …
Cannabis policy changes in Africa are welcome. But small producers are the losers: A farm worker picks medical cannabis flowers in Kasese, Uganda, in 2020. Photo by Luke Dray/Getty Images Cannabis is a drug crop with a long history in Africa. Alongside coca and opium poppy, it has been subjected to international control for nearly …
Cannabis: how it affects our cognition and psychology – new research: Agave Photo Studio Agave Photo Studio/Shutterstock Cannabis has been used by humans for thousands of years and is one of the most popular drugs today. With effects such as feelings of joy and relaxation, it is also legal to prescribe or take in several …
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Cannabis: increased schizophrenia risk in young people linked to both low and high use: Previous research suggested it was only high frequency use that was linked with schizophrenia. fotoNino/ Shutterstock An estimated 200 million people use cannabis across the world. Next to alcohol and tobacco, it’s the most widely used drug in many countries. But …
Cannabis products are being sold as sleep remedies – here’s the evidence about their effectiveness: Shutterstock Problems with sleep are common. In recent research, 48% of UK adults said sleeping badly had a negative effect on their mental health. For teenagers, this proportion was significantly higher – 66%. The large number of people experiencing sleep …
South Africa in the news: CannabisNewsBreaks – Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Marks Milestone With Receipt Of 2021 Commercial Export Quota Of Psychoactive Cannabis Flower From Colombian Government: FLGC has already signed numerous agreements for the sale and distribution of the dried flower as well as derivative products into several international jurisdictions, including South Africa, …
South Africa in the news: The Dark Side of the Cannabis ‘Gold Rush’: Medicine, cooking and smoking — whatever the use, cannabis has been a big part of the press lately. Cannabis is the most consumed drug in the world. According to a report by the European Monitoring …: “South Africa” – BingNews The Grand …
South Africa in the news: EU allows Lesotho’s MG Health to export cannabis flower for medicinal use: Lesotho start-up MG Health has become the first African cannabis-grower to win European Union permission to export cannabis flower for medicinal …: “South Africa” – BingNews Notoane reveals Olympic medal hopes for SA Under-23 side and explains Tau …
South Africa in the news: Cannabis Food and Beverage Market to See Massive Growth by 2026 | Dixie Elixirs, The Alkaline Water, Ionic Brands: South Africa, Israel, Turkey & GCC Countries ***Sub Regions Included: North America [United States, Canada, Mexico], Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, …: “South Africa” – BingNews Women’s …
Growing cannabis at home: how COVID-19 has fuelled a boom around the world: Back in the days when “skunk” was mainly associated with Pepé Le Pew and hydroponics was a way of improving cucumbers, most of the UK’s cannabis supply was imported from places such as Morocco and Lebanon. This changed in the past two …
South Africa in the news: Joint venture: Distell and Remgro target cannabis opportunity: Palmolive to tobacco giant Altria are eying the opportunities that the commercialisation of cannabis and its related products present. Restrictive regulation means the industry remains minute in SA, …: “South Africa” – BingNews What else has Winterwatch presenter Iolo Williams been in …
South Africa in the news: Distell and Invenfin buy 40% stake in cannabis wellness brand Rethink: Distell and Invenfin have entered into a partnership with Releaf Pharmaceuticals to share ownership in South African cannabis wellness brand …: “South Africa” – BingNews Hotel quarantines to be considered for tighter control on travellers: The Government is to …