Pot with patents could plant the seeds of future lawsuits
The federal government outlaws marijuana, but many states are legalizing it. Coupled with the growing number of cannabis-related patents, the potential for court battles is dizzying.
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Tax low to get high: governments should keep weed taxes down
The Liberal government is on the way to legalizing marijuana. They should keep taxes low to discourage the black market.
NAFTA’s biggest loser: the US, after Canada and Mexico get rich trading marijuana
Mexico and Canada are about to turn medical cannabis into North America's most lucrative new market.
Why is it still so hard for patients in need to get medicinal cannabis?
So far, only a few patients have been able to obtain lawful medicinal cannabis, and only after a long and difficult struggle.
Can marijuana treat MS symptoms? It’s hard for researchers to find out
There are many anecdotal reports indicating cannabis' beneficial effects for treating MS symptoms, but research with cannabis is difficult to do.
Change Agents: Alex Wodak and Lucy Haslam on the push to legalise medicinal cannabis
Change Agents: The push to legalise medicinal cannabis.
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In 2016 three Australian states and the Commonwealth passed laws to legalise the growing of medicinal cannabis. It was an extraordinary result for a campaign that struggled for decades to gain traction.
Could a cannabis pill reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting? Here’s how we find out
NSW is about to embark on the largest and most definitive clinical trial ever of medicinal cannabis for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Marijuana legalization: Big changes across country
The trend toward marijuana legalization is growing, but the legality, or illegality, of cannabis at the federal level hasn't changed at all.
Using DNA to unlock the mysteries of cannabis and reduce the risk of dodgy ‘medical’ products
The Australian government will now accept licence applications for groups wanting to grow cannabis for scientific and medical purposes. But there's still a lot we don't know about this complex plant.
Millions more voters legalizing marijuana won’t clear up regulatory haze
Nine states are deciding whether to legalize marijuana. Yet the drug's prohibition at the federal level has created an unstable financial environment for producers and retailers.
What do we know about marijuana’s medical benefits? Two experts explain the evidence
With restrictions to cannabis loosening at the state level, research is badly needed to get the facts in order.
Decriminalise use of medical marijuana and legalise small-scale cultivation
There is strong evidence that cannabis is useful for treating a range of conditions. Legalising small-scale cultivation is a start to helping those in need.
Weekly Dose: cannabis has been used medicinally for millennia, why is legalising it taking so long?
Cannabis has a long history, and its misuse hangs over it like a dark shadow.
From wine to weed: Keeping the marijuana farm small and local
An era of prohibition may soon be over for marijuana, and powerful players are watching. A legal expert explains how smaller, local producers can keep their pot in the game.
What counts as ‘medical marijuana’ varies from state to state – and that’s a problem
The phrase 'medical marijuana' might give you the image of people buying plants or dried marijuana to smoke. But that's not always the case.
What needs to happen now to get medicinal cannabis to those who need it?
This week minister for health Sussan Ley tabled amendments to our drugs act to allow the growth of cannabis for medicinal or scientific purposes.
From farm to pharmacy: regulating medicinal cannabis in Australia
The Commonwealth plans to legalise local production of cannabis for medical and research purposes; as do Victoria and NSW. But what laws need to change for all of this to work?
Decriminalization doesn’t address marijuana’s standing as a drug of the poor
For over 500 years, the drug has been associated with racism and poverty.
Remind me again, how does cannabis affect the brain?
The legislative changes poised to increase the availability of cannabis are outpacing our understanding of the impact that the drug has on the brain.
Why are politicians still referring to marijuana as a gateway drug?
The myth has been debunked time and time again.
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