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Is Thailand becoming the cannabis Eldorado?

marijuana in thailand

Background It's official! Thailand has decriminalised the possession, cultivation and use of cannabis (CBD and THC) as of June 2022. The Thai Food and Drug Administration has officially removed marijuana and hemp from the category 5 list of narcotics, a decision that has made Thailand the first country in the world to decriminalise the use of cannabis.

CBD in the world of football: Where do we stand?

football and CBD

Today, CBD (or cannabidiol) has been accepted by sports authorities around the world, but it has long had a bad reputation. For too long, this molecule found in hemp was associated with THC, also found in cannabis, and its psychotropic effects. But times have changed, and today it is commonly used as a substitute for [...].

CBD and Russia: basketball player Brittney Griner jailed at the airport for having CBD oil.

CBD is Russia

In light of the current situation, and the war between Russia and Ukraine, here is an article that might interest and challenge you. According to the NY Times and the Russian agency TASS, Brittney Griner, a 7-time WNBA All-Star and member of the US Olympic women's basketball team, was arrested by the Russian government in July.

Is there a link between CBD and COVID reduction?

cbd and covid

Early research suggests that a popular non-psychoactive compound derived from marijuana may help prevent or treat COVID-19, and that this warrants further investigation in rigorous clinical trials, according to North American researchers. Several recent laboratory studies of cannabidiol, or CBD, have shown results [...].

Ban on the sale of CBD flowers lifted: A first victory for the amateurs and professionals of the market.

This Monday 24 January 2022 will remain a pivotal date in the (senseless) battle between CBD professionals and the French government. Indeed, the Council of State has invalidated the decision of December 30, 2021 which prohibited the sale of CBD flowers in all its forms. This is a decision that was expected by [...]

CBD flowers ban in France: Where are we and what can we fear?

Ban on CBD flowers in France

Following the decree published on 31 December 2021 in the Journal Officiel, it is now forbidden to buy, sell or consume CBD flowers in France. This decision has been met with an outcry from retailers and consumers alike, who point to the fact that the CBD molecule is not considered to be safe for human consumption.

In Luxembourg, the cultivation and consumption of Cannabis will soon be allowed

Luxembourg to legalize the cultivation and consumption of cannabis- La Verte Shop

The Luxembourg government has announced changes to cannabis legislation, with plans to legalise the cultivation and consumption of the drug at home. As part of a package of measures to tackle drug-related crime in the country of 640,000 people, adults will be able to grow and consume cannabis at home.