One of the most popular topics on the 2015 elections agenda is legalization and cannabis is by far the most widelyused illegal drug in the Canada. The interplay between potential legalization models and our current MMPR system isimportant because it will probably shape the direction legalization takes in Canada. Our federal system is unique globally and over one year later, has some important big name interests vested within.

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Dent Neurologic Institute in Amherst is partnering with a Lewiston business to become a clinical research center for the use of medical marijuana.

Dent and Herbal Agriculture will be working together to develop treatment and protocol for treating neurological disorders with marijuana.

he arrival of the UK’s Psychoactive Substances Bill confirms that the war on drugs won’t be stopping anytime soon. Following the official clamour for legalisation of some soft drugs a few years ago, the Tories’ new, hastily drafted bill seeks to extend the reach of prohibition even further. While the new measures, cracking down on so-called psychoactive substances, were little more than an aside in last week’s Queen’s Speech, they represent some of the most authoritarian and overzealous restrictions on drug-use in recent memory.

Almost 11 months into the legalization of marijuana, data is starting to roll in about Washington state’s progress with the new industry and now the laws that put the industry in play are starting to evolve. In addition to the state’s revenue estimate, the revised law includes proposed amendments to both the taxes of the recreational market and the entire structure of the medical marijuana industry.

As of now, there are essentially three marijuana markets in Washington state: the recreational market, the medical market and the illegal black market. While it is difficult to measure the cost and size of the black market due to its very nature, the prices for marijuana have consistently lowered throughout the past year.

Almost 11 months into the legalization of marijuana, data is starting to roll in about Washington state’s progress with the new industry and now the laws that put the industry in play are starting to evolve. In addition to the state’s revenue estimate, the revised law includes proposed amendments to both the taxes of the recreational market and the entire structure of the medical marijuana industry.

As of now, there are essentially three marijuana markets in Washington state: the recreational market, the medical market and the illegal black market. While it is difficult to measure the cost and size of the black market due to its very nature, the prices for marijuana have consistently lowered throughout the past year.

Almost 11 months into the legalization of marijuana, data is starting to roll in about Washington state’s progress with the new industry and now the laws that put the industry in play are starting to evolve. In addition to the state’s revenue estimate, the revised law includes proposed amendments to both the taxes of the recreational market and the entire structure of the medical marijuana industry.

As of now, there are essentially three marijuana markets in Washington state: the recreational market, the medical market and the illegal black market. While it is difficult to measure the cost and size of the black market due to its very nature, the prices for marijuana have consistently lowered throughout the past year.

Competition is heating up among companies jockeying for one of the state's five medical-marijuana licenses. But for some, being an early adopter in New York, with its restrictive medical-marijuana law, isn't worth the financial risk.

With Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister Phillip Paulwell recently stating that Jamaica plans to become a world leader in exploiting the economic value of ganja, ganja stakeholders are of the view that the government is finally seeing the light they have been basking in for a long time.

In fact, during a recent visit to their community by Justice Minister Mark Golding, Security Minister Peter Bunting and Tourism Minister Wykeham McNeil, residents of Orange Hill, near Negril, Westmoreland, told The Western Focus that, ganja is the 'life blood' of their community

In an effort to advance the highest standards within Canada’s medical cannabis industry, Tilray has founded a new association, the Canadian Medical Cannabis Council (CMCC), to represent licensed producers and other industry stakeholders who are committed to building long-term trust with patients.

Following several unsuccessful attempts to persuade the Canadian Medical Cannabis Industry Association (CMCIA) to adopt a Code of Ethics that mandates a commitment to safety, transparency and avoidance of conflicts of interest, Tilray has terminated its membership with the CMCIA. While we are disappointed to end this relationship, we feel that the CMCIA and its members have failed to serve the best interests of Canadian patients.

Improving cannabis’ environmental impact is a growing concern and a priority for Greening Corporate Cannabis founder Jonathan Valdman. PLUS, 5 top-level ways to reduce indoor production’s carbon footprint. 

A bit of irony just might exist in the marijuana industry.

Prohibition forced marijuana growers “into the closet” and under artificial lights. “A whole industry developed,” says Jonathan Valdman, founder of the environmentally focused organization Greening Corporate Cannabis (GCC).

As legalization continues to spread like (pardon the overused pun) a weed, marijuana’s indoor growing habits have grown right alongside the new, legal industry.