European Medical Cannabis Sector Experiencing ‘Unprecedented Growth’
Europe’s medical cannabis landscape has undergone a decade of immense change and is growing like never before. The market is expanding rapidly, driven by progressive legislation, expanding patient access and a maturing supply chain.
UN Drugs Report 2025: 1 in 10 Cannabis Users Risk Developing Psychological Disorders
Around 1 in every 10 people who use cannabis develop a cannabis use disorder. That’s one of the findings of the recently-released UN World Drug Report 2025, which says that heavy consumption at adolescence can have a bad effect later in life.
European Drug Report 2025 Warns of the Rising Use of Synthetic Cannabis and Negative Effects on Consumer Health
Higher cannabis potency and the rise of semi-synthetic cannabinoids in a frightening array of new products is impacting consumer health. This is the warning from the 2025 European Drug Report which says there are 1 000 new active substances on the European Drug data base and the polyconsumption of drugs is the new normal.
Market Forces May be Causing a ‘Bottleneck in Cannabis Genetics’ Endangering the Plant’s Natural Diversity
Widespread legalization of cannabis could be leading to a decline in the biodiversity of the plant and make ‘cannabis in the wild’ a thing of the past. A new study suggests that commercialization may be creating ‘the bottlenecking of cannabis genetics’.
Largest Ever Cannabis Cancer Study Shows ‘Overwhelming’ Scientific Consensus on its Benefits
A major new study shows mainstream medicine is firmly onboard in acknowledging the therapeutic role cannabis can play in treating cancer-related symptoms. The researchers say they were expecting controversy in canvassing doctors and scientists on the issue, but instead found overwhelming consensus on the benefits of cannabis.
RIP Jose Mujica: The Uruguayan President Who Kick-Started Global Cannabis Legalization
The former President of Uruguay was not just any kinda guy. Jose Mujica was a revolutionary of the old order and among the sweeping changes the ‘Poor Man’s President’ made in coming to power was to make Uruguay the first country to legalize cannabis completely.
Deputy President Tells French Trade Conference that SA is Developing an “Investor-Friendly Cannabis Framework”
The Presidency has activated its resources to try and attract international investors for South Africa’s struggling cannabis and hemp sector. Deputy President Paul Mashatile (pictured here) has told a high level trade conference in Paris that South Africa is developing an ‘investor-friendly cannabis framework’ that warrants their attention.
Crackdown on Organized Crime Sends Shockwaves Through Portuguese Medical Cannabis Industry
The massive Portuguese police operation, Operation Weed, targeted several major legal medical cannabis companies for allegedly being part of an international drug trafficking syndicate. The nationwide raids by over 300 Portuguese police officers has resulted so far in the seizure of over seven tons of cannabis and five arrests – and has sent shockwaves through the industry.
Trending USA: Guys More Likely to Smoke, Women Prefer Edibles, Drinks and Lotions
A new report from a US federal agency examines modes of cannabis consumption preferred by Americans, finding that while smoking remains the most common method overall, it’s also far more popular among male consumers than female ones. Meanwhile, women are more likely to consume cannabis edibles, beverages and topicals than men are.
History in the Making: South Africa and Lesotho To Set Up Cross-Border Cannabis Trade Agreement
South Africa and Lesotho have taken the first concrete steps to establishing a cannabis ‘SADEC’ with trade representatives agreeing to establish a common regulatory framework. The two countries intend to standardize their cannabis guidelines and seek ways to leverage this trade agreement to take advantage of international markets.