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Mar 12
Paper: Analysis of US state cannabis policies & tests of their influence pathways

Thanks to Lex Pelger for the tip Abstract Despite federal prohibitions, three-quarters of states had implemented medical marijuana laws (MML) and one-third had implemented recreational cannabis laws (RCL) by 2020. State policy designs varied considerably, and we focus on policy development and maturation in policy implementation, examining factors influencing design features of policy bundles for […]

Mar 12
Commentary Cannabis at a Crossroads: Pharmacist Care Considerations in the Context of a Changing Cannabis Regulatory Landscape

A big thankyou to Lex Pelger Elsevier Abstract The debate over whether cannabis should be handled as a vilified substance or potential therapeutic entity has persisted over the past 50 years, coupled with or supported by a changing state-level regulatory landscape. Pharmacists must be aware of potential health implications and keep abreast of regulatory implications […]

Mar 12
Effective cannabis testing protocols for workplace safety in South Africa post legalisation: Navigating the new normal

        Once again a big thankyou to Lex Pelger   J B LaurensExpert Laboratory Services, Pretoria, South Africa DOI: https://doi.org/10.7196/ Keywords: Cannabis Legalisation; Workplace drug testing; Cannabis Testing Protocols Abstract The legalisation of private cannabis use in South Africa presents significant challenges for occupational health, especially in safety- sensitive environments. This article […]

Mar 12
Paper – Thailand: Emergence of Cannabis Commercialization: Tourists’ Perceptions Toward Destinations and Future Revisit Intention

Once again a big thankyou to Lex Pelger Abstract Patthawee Insuwanno Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket, Thailand Given the rise of cannabis commercialization, understanding its impact on tourists’ revisit intentions is crucial. This study, grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior and incorporating variables like perceived attractiveness and risk, focuses […]

Mar 12
Australian Border Force employee charged for allegedly conspiring to smuggle cocaine

Header: Four people, including a female border force employee, have been charged. (Supplied: Australian Federal Police)   ABC News An Australian Border Force employee and an alleged crime figure have been charged with bribery and drug offences. It’s alleged the employee was paid in cash to bypass security checks for drugs being smuggled into the country. […]

Mar 12
Paper: Beliefs and attitudes of young towards cannabis legislation and associated factors: a cross-sectional study in Morocco

Once again a big thankyou to Lex Pelger Fatima Zahra Ramdani, Mohamed Merzouki, Laila Lahlou, Jalal Doufik, Khalid Mouhadi, Saliha Hamri, Khadija Akebour, Said Boujraf & Ismail Rammouz To cite this article: Fatima Zahra Ramdani, Mohamed Merzouki, Laila Lahlou, Jalal Doufik, Khalid Mouhadi, Saliha Hamri, Khadija Akebour, Said Boujraf & Ismail Rammouz (2025) Beliefs and attitudes […]

Mar 12
Cannabis worth $20 million found in Oakland warehouse

 California Highway Patrol investigators working on a cargo theft investigation ended up with a very different discovery when they rolled up to an Oakland warehouse parking lot along the 1300 block of Fifth Street last Tuesday. The CHP officers were looking for two stolen trailers in a cargo theft investigation. They located the trailers in the parking lot, […]

Mar 12
California – DPR Updates List of Pesticide Products Assessed for Legal Use on Cannabis March 11, 2025

he Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has updated the list of pesticide products assessed for legal use on cannabis. Published in December 2024, the list outlines pesticide products registered in California that have been reviewed to determine if they meet the state’s criteria for legal use on cannabis. Updates to the list will be published […]

Mar 12
California- Product Recall: voluntary recall for a single Vintage Cannabis infused flower product due to incomplete and incorrect regulatory compliance testing.

Notification of Multiple Voluntary Recalls March 11, 2025  Vintage Cannabis infused flower The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is issuing this notice of voluntary recall for a single Vintage Cannabis infused flower product due to incomplete and incorrect regulatory compliance testing. Consumers who purchased these products are urged to check their packaging for the UID and batch number […]

Mar 12
California 2025 Legislative Update March 9, 2025

Proposed Cannabis, Hemp, and Psychedelic Legislation California’s current legislative session is now in full swing, bringing insight into the potential market shifts on the table for California’s cannabis, hemp, and psychedelic industries. February 21, 2025 was the deadline for lawmakers to introduce bills for the 2025 legislative cycle. No further legislation may now be proposed, […]