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06/07/2017 / By Vicki Batts

France is “decriminalizing” cannabis nationwide

How cannabis use laws will be enforced is about to undergo a big change in France. Recently, the nation announced that they would be ending all prison terms for cannabis users by the end of 2017. Currently, cannabis use is punishable by up to one year in prison and a staggering EUR 3,750 fine. While […]

03/11/2017 / By Daniel Barker

Israel about to decriminalize marijuana

On Sunday, March 5, Israel’s government voted to support legislation decriminalizing recreational marijuana use. The new policy, which still requires the Israeli parliament’s ratification, would eliminate criminal charges for those caught smoking cannabis or with a small amount in their possession. The selling and cultivation of marijuana would still be considered criminal offenses, but those […]

03/16/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Why are people so scared of cannabis?

For thousands of years, hemp (cannabis) has been one of the most widely cultivated agricultural crops known to man. Cultivated for paper, fabric, building materials, oil, medication and a source of protein for both humans and animals, it really has numerous uses. So why was it banned and why are people still so afraid of […]

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