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NICE has concluded that more research is needed before it can recommend the use of cannabis based products for medicinal use.
Research shows that cannabis use by people living with post-traumatic stress disorder may reduce their likelihood of depression and suicide.
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Cannabis use is common among trauma survivors, and may improve some of the symptoms of those with PTSD.
One year after the legalization of cannabis in Canada, many questions remain unanswered about the risks and benefits of cannabis use in the presence of children.
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Cannabis was legalized in Canada one year ago but we know little about the effects of parents using it in front of their children.
Montrealers hold up a Canadian flag with a marijuana logo on it outside a government cannabis store in the city Oct. 17, 2018.
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After cannabis was legalized in Canada last year, we saw increasing supplies, stores and sales. Next comes edibles, vapes and more emphasis on price and quality.
Two cannabis plants per person and four per household will be legal in the ACT from January 31.
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What will the new legislation mean for cannabis users in the ACT? And will other jurisdictions follow?
France is exploring the uses of marijuana as medicine.
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After a long prohibition, France is permitting medical cannabis trials. This isn’t the first time that France is testing medicinal marijuana – in the 19th century it led the world in this research.
Different kinds of cannabis on display are seen at SpritLeaf’s store in Kingston, Ont., in March 2019.
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Illegal cannabis products still dominate the market. But a fanciful election promise has become mainstream reality.
The recent vaping-related deaths in the US have brought the issue into the spotlight around the world.
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We’ve still got a lot to learn about the long term health effects of vaping. But based on what we know so far, vaping liquids containing oils, and especially cannabis/THC liquids, should be avoided.
Cocaine is the third most commonly used drug among people aged 16 to 24.
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Getting hold of illegal drugs is easier than ever, with home deliveries and even loyalty cards.
Drug testing risks further marginalising welfare recipients.
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There’s no evidence drug use is a barrier to job seeking. And testing can’t distinguish between one off, irregular or regular use.
Evidence suggests that Muslim men in France have been disproportionately arrested and jailed for cannabis-related crimes since the drug became illegal in 1970.
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Muslims make up 9% of France’s population and half of all its prisoners – many convicted on drug charges. But social justice isn’t part of the country’s growing debate on legalization.
There’s money to be made from legalising cannabis.
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To fight the black market, the price of legal cannabis has to be relatively low. But if nothing else is done, the black market will persist.
We need many more funded research studies to fully understand exactly how CBD might play a role in the treatment of opioid use disorder.
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There is no evidence yet that cannabidiol (CBD) is effective in treating heroin addiction, despite news headlines claiming this.
As cannabis business takes off in Canada, many are frustrated by the new amnesty law which leaves thousands with the stigma of criminal records. Here people look at products inside Spiritleaf, the first cannabis store in Kingston, Ont., on April 1, 2019.
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The new cannabis amnesty law, C-93 is seen as a step in the right direction, yet many feel frustrated by this bare-minimum approach.
Cannabis producers must ensure the quality of their products is high, but not too “high.”
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To deliver good-quality cannabis, producers must simultaneously aim for both careful science and carefree highs.
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One in ten cannabis users are dependent on the drug, according to some estimates.
Cannabis edibles will be legal in October. Is Canada ready for it?
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Cannabis edibles will be legal in October. But the regulations set by Ottawa on cannabis edibles are confusing to retailers, making it difficult for Canada to lead the way for other countries.
A flag is flown during the annual marijuana 420 gathering in Toronto.
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Canada’s federal government is running out of time before the summer session to pass a bill that would pardon those convicted of minor cannabis possession.
A customer holds up his receipt after being the first person to buy cannabis at the SpiritLeaf cannabis store in Kingston, Ont., on April 1, 2019.
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Federal officials have repeatedly claimed cannabis supplies are sufficient. But their own data suggest otherwise.
Governments worry that medical cannabis tax exemptions could tempt recreational users. Some might seek prescriptions to save money. Eliminating taxes on medical purchases of only cannabis oil could work as a compromise.
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With cannabis, governments must balance taxing legal sales versus competing with illegal ones.