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Senate committee urges Cannabis Act overhaul to address exclusion of First Nations | CBC News
The federal health minister should amend the 2018 Cannabis Act to recognize First Nations' right to govern the possession, sale and distribution of cannabis on their lands, a Senate committee says.In a report tabled Wednesday afternoon, the…
‘Promising results’ for pill to treat cannabis use disorder that affects up to 30% of…
Are YOU addicted to marijuana? Study finds 'promising results' for pill to treat cannabis use disorder that affects up to 30% of usersBy Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 16:18 BST, 12 June 2023 …
Amsterdam Enforces Ban On Smoking Cannabis In Public
<!-- -->Amsterdam's red-light district has become a smoke-free zone for cannabis users. (File)Amsterdam's famous red-light district became a smoke-free zone for cannabis users on May 25.This means that cannabis consumption will not be…
Public Smoking of Marijuana Banned In Amsterdam’s Red Light Area
The ban comes into effect in popular destinations such as Dam Square, the Damrak, the Nieuwenmarkt, and the Red Light District. (Photo: Shutterstock)The decision to impose tougher rules for alcohol and cannabis consumption was taken to curb…
Want to fix Canada’s cannabis business? Loosen THC limit and packaging rules, Competition…
Canada's competition watchdog says the federal government should consider loosening the restrictive rules on how cannabis has to be packaged and raise the amount of psychoactive ingredients that are allowed in edible products to help the…
Chronic cannabis use raises the risk of major depression and bipolar disorder by up to FOUR TIMES
Chronic cannabis use significantly raises the risk of mental health problems and personality disorders, a major study suggests.Research on more than 6.6million people in Denmark found that those who were addicted to marijuana were up to…
Canadian research raises concerns about increase in ER visits by pregnant people using cannabis |…
Researchers behind a new study suggesting an increase in hospital visits by pregnant people related to cannabis use say they're concerned about the potential risks, including premature births and low birth weights.The research paper,…
Cannabis use during pregnancy raising concern about birth risks | Globalnews.ca
Researchers say an increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations related to cannabis use by pregnant women is raising concerns about risks including preterm labour, low birth weight and negative effects on the baby’s…
Researchers analyze THC in breath of cannabis smokers: Distinguishing between recent use and past…
Most states in the U.S. allow people to use cannabis for medical or recreational purposes. Yet all states want their roadways to be safe. A breathalyzer that can accurately identify people who recently smoked cannabis might help them keep…