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Mar 28
Indonesia’s civil groups criticise military involvement in drug enforcement

Antara They warn that the proposed Indonesian Military amendment bill could revive the military’s dual-function role and threaten democracy. Regional leaders march in formation during a week-long mountain glamping retreat at a military academy in Magelang, Central Java on February 27, 2025. PHOTO: AFP  March 17, 2025 JAKARTA – The deliberation of the Indonesian Military (TNI) […]

Mar 28
Singapore – Deputy PM Teo: “There are all kinds of ridiculous claims. For example, cannabis is natural, so it must be safe… or cannabis is not very different from alcohol and tobacco,”

She’s no fan then! SINGAPORE – Misinformation on cannabis is pervasive, along with all kinds of claims about the drug, amid a bleak global drug situation. This likely contributed to a more permissive attitude towards cannabis among young people, according to surveys, said Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo. “There are all kinds of […]

Mar 28
Synthetic Drugs, Cocaine to Europe, and Cyber Crime Booms: EU, US Reports

Insight Crime As political shifts in the United States threaten to hinder anti-narcotics efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized crime is well-positioned to capitalize on new markets, drug manufacturing processes, and technology, two recent reports revealed. The reports, from the governments of the United States and the European Union, show synthetic drugs are […]

Mar 28
Massachusetts cannabis regulators lay groundwork for social consumption

The commission lowered fees, mandated safety measures and tackled thorny ownership issues for cannabis lounges. The post Massachusetts cannabis regulators lay groundwork for social consumption appeared first on Green Market Report.

Mar 28
Schedule III Marijuana Would Still Be Regulated Marijuana

In August 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), based on the federal Controlled Substances Act’s (“CSA’s”) Eight Factor Analysis… In August 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), based on the federal Controlled Substances Act’s (“CSA’s”) Eight Factor Analysis, recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) reschedule marijuana […]

Mar 28
Senators want big changes in Hawaii’s medical marijuana laws

Big reforms may be in store for Hawaii’s medical marijuana program along with a crackdown on illicit cannabidiol (CBD) outlets.

Mar 28
Australia: Uber Eats-style cannabis delivery service lead to dozens of arrests | 9 News Australia

Uber Eats-style cannabis delivery service lead to dozens of arrests | 9 News Australia An Uber Eats-style cannabis delivery service has led to dozens of arrests, as part of a major police operation. The overseas-based website, which connects dealers to drug users, has revealed the alarming scale of Sydney’s illegal trade.

Mar 28
Gaetz Suggests Trump Will Re-Schedule Cannabis In Newspaper Op-Ed

Marijuana Moment and their beady eyes spotted this Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL)—President Donald Trump’s first pick for U.S. attorney general this term before he withdrew from consideration—says “meaningful” marijuana reform is “on the horizon” under the current administration, praising the president’s “leadership” in supporting rescheduling. In an op-ed published by The Tampa Bay Times on […]

Mar 28
Australian Federal Election Declared – Australian Cannabis Party Moves Into Gear

So much for the lazy stoner stereotype, it must have only been minutes after elkection announced that  i get my first pitch- good to see   In case you haven’t heard the election has been announced for May 3. CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO OUR FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN TODAY  Every adult in this country deserves […]

Mar 28
SHADES OF GREEN: MEDICINAL CANNABIS USE NO LONGER BLACK AND WHITE IN THE WORKPLACE

Source: https://www.kwm.com/au/en/insights/latest-thinking/shades-of-green-medicinal-cannabis-use-no-longer-black-and-white-in-the-workplace.html   A two-part series | Substance matters – Employee drug use in a modern workforce No employer in Australia can afford to ignore the prevalence of drug use (both lawful and illicit) in their community and workforce. The 2022–2023 National Drug Strategy Household Survey found that: approximately 700,000 Australians had used cannabis for […]