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Feb 02
BVI – Statement from the Acting Chief Education Officer – Substance Abuse Concerns

Let’s not forget that the BVI’s former premier is a convicted cocaine felon…change starts at the top   Statement from the Acting Chief Education Officer – Substance Abuse Concerns Statement Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Topics: Drug Control, Education Week Release Date: Thursday, 30 January 2025 – 4:10pm Statement on Illegal Substances in Secondary […]

Feb 02
Psychedelic Alpha: 2025’s Psychedelic Policy Surge: A State-by-State, Bill-by-Bill Analysis

Since the start of the 2025 legislative session, more than three dozen psychedelics-related bills have been introduced across more than a dozen states. That burst of momentum will be a welcome sight to many psychedelics advocates, especially after a very challenging 2024 that saw policy reform efforts plateau. Last year was also punctuated by prominent […]

Feb 02
Karma Koala Podcast 226: Gibran Washington CEO Ethos Cannabis, “I Don’t Believe In Cannabis Brand Bullshit”

    Here at the Karma Koala podcast it’s great to hear from a CEO who doesn’t spout the same old cannabis business platitudes. First up, I have to thank Gibran for his patience as i was just heading into my second bout of dengue fever in two weeks and the brain was operating at […]

Feb 01
Italy: EasyJoint trial, the fate of light cannabis to be decided in Parma

The question that the process must answer is simple, but fundamental for the entire sector: are CBD flowers drugs or not? writes La Stampa If you feel like paying for a sub you can learn more at https://www.lastampa.it/cronaca/2025/01/31/news/easyjoint_processo_parma_cannabis_light-14974335/ Lawyer Giacomo Bulleri writes on Linked In While the political debate on hemp continues, the trial of […]

Feb 01
If you feel like ploughing through it – here it is

Like most New Yorkers it is a bit verbose (67pp)…there’s lots of tireless dedication, strategic collaboration and significant progess apparently and being NY  they are excellent at everything they do. This sort of stuff These accomplishments are only the beginning of an incredibly bright future for New York’s cannabis industry. Moving forward, OCM will continue […]

Feb 01
cheeba cannabis & hemp academy Presents The Rise of the African Cannabis Industry Free WEBINAR tuesday, 4th February, 7 – 8:30pm SAST

The Rise Of The African Cannabis Industry February 5, 2025 12:00 AM Africa is on the cusp of a Cannabis revolution and collaboration is key! Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how a joint African strategy can unlock the full potential of the cannabis industry. Together, we can align policies, create value chains and establish […]

Feb 01
US Supreme Court Weighs in on Vaping

Table of Contents U.S. Supreme Court Hears Important Case on Vaping The Dispute: Flavor Bans and Procedural Fairness The Regulatory Context Implications of the Supreme Court’s Decision The Stakes for Public Health and Industry U.S. Supreme Court Hears Important Case on Vaping Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in a pivotal case […]

Feb 01
Dominica to establish national cannabis regulatory commission

A senior public servant in Dominica says efforts are being made to establish a national cannabis regulatory commission, noting that the medicinal cannabis industry can greatly change the agricultural landscape in the country. He said legislation to create a medicinal cannabis industry is being developed. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Ryan Anselm, […]

Feb 01
UK: Court reduces sentence in cocaine possession case

UK Solicitors Jnl Full article – paywall https://www.solicitorsjournal.com/sjarticle/court-reduces-sentence-in-cocaine-possession-case    

Feb 01
DEA Officer Who 3D-Printed Fake Cocaine Brick So He Could Steal The Real Stuff From The Evidence Room Gets 17 Years in Prison

For about five years U.S. Drug Enforcement officer and Nassau county sheriff’s deputy James Darrell Hickox used his position with law enforcement to moonlight as a drug dealer. He once even stole cocaine from an evidence locker and replaced it with a 3D printed brick. His various schemes didn’t work out and now he’s been sentenced to […]