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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 23h

Spanish government stated that medical cannabis has demonstrated benefits, supported by international organizations...
#medicene #medicalcannabis #Spain #globalcannabis #epilepsy #painmanagement #legalization #cdnpoli #europeanunion
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Spain approves decree regulating medical cannabis use

"Standardized preparations" legalized for conditions like chronic pain and severe epilepsy

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 23h

Spanish government stated that medical cannabis has demonstrated benefits, supported by international organizations...
#medicene #medicalcannabis #Spain #globalcannabis #epilepsy #painmanagement #legalization #cdnpoli #europeanunion
www.catalannews.com/society-scie...

Spain approves decree regulating medical cannabis use

"Standardized preparations" legalized for conditions like chronic pain and severe epilepsy

www.catalannews.com

Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 3d

DEATH PENALTY for having #Crohns disease?
“There’s no medicine apart from cannabis that stops my stomach from aching.”
#jarredshaw #globaltravel #TravelWarning #boycottindonesia #asiatravel #GlobalCannabis #jakarta #cannabismedicinal #basketballlife #indonesia
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‘I use cannabis as medicine’: the US basketball player facing execution in Indonesia over $400 of gummies

Unlike his fellow basketball player Brittney Griner, Jarred Shaw has received scant attention after being arrested for a drugs offence overseas

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 5d

🇨🇦 #Canada holds a first-mover advantage in an international #cannabis market projected to reach $140 billion by 2026. The opportunity is enormous, but only if Canada acts to secure its leadership.
#CanadianBusiness #cdnpoli #CanadaProud #tariffs #GlobalTrade
nationalnewswatch.com/2025/10/01/c...

Cannabis: The $16B Industry Canada Can’t Afford to Ignore

National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 5d

"patients receiving cannabis extracts demonstrated significant improvements in pain intensity, sleep quality, physical function, and overall quality of life"
#cannabisheals #cannabis #cdnpoli #GlobalCannabis #EUnews #uspoli #cannabisscience #painmanagementsolutions
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Cannabis Extract Provides Relief for Chronic Low Back Pain

Significant improvements in pain, sleep, physical function, and quality of life

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 6d

Everyone wants high-quality Canadian cannabis!
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#BusinessOfCannabis #canadiancannabisnews #cdnpoli #canadianexports #CanadaFirst #GlobalTrade #auspolitics #GlobalCannabis

Canadian cannabis continues to dominate Australia's import market

Imports of cannabis from Canada into Australia's medical cannabis market increased by nearly 75% in 2024 from the previous year.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 6d

#America is drowning in it's own swamp! #uspoli #usa

NORML @normlorg.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 No one should ever be arrested or jailed for the responsible use of cannabis. Yet every two minutes, someone in America is arrested for violating marijuana laws. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

30 Million Marijuana Arrests and Counting – Enough is Enough!

Every two minutes, someone in America is arrested for violating marijuana laws.

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StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 7d

Canadian cannabis continues to dominate Australia’s import market as domestic production increases stratcann.com/news/canadia...

Canadian cannabis continues to dominate Australia's import market as domestic production increases

Imports of cannabis from Canada into Australia's medical cannabis market increased by nearly 75% in 2024 from the previous year.

stratcann.com

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 6d

Two-Thirds of EU Nations Back Adult-Use Cannabis
businessofcannabis.com/european-uni...
#unitednations #europeanunion #cdnpoli #uspolitics #globalcannabis #EUnews #EUcannabis #WHO #HHS #FDA #DEA #canadiancannabisnews #businessofcannabis #globaltrade #uscongress

European Union To Establish Adult-Use Cannabis Pathways For Member States - Business of Cannabis

The EU Drugs Agency launches Cannapol, an evidence-based toolkit to guide member states on adult-use cannabis regulation and harm-reduction policies.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 8d

Goodbye #opioids!
Hello #cannabis!
#painmanagement #backpainrelief #MedicalBreakthrough #cannabisheals #cannabismedicinal #globalhealth #USPolitics
apnews.com/article/mari...

A drug made from marijuana reduced back pain in a large study

A medication made from marijuana successfully reduced back pain in a new study. The results from a German drugmaker published Monday are the latest evidence that cannabis can be used to treat common f...

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 8d

Trump endorses cannabidiol for senior healthcare
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
#cannabis #seniors #cannabidol #healthcare #cdnpoli #globalcannabis #uspoli

Cannabis stocks surge after Trump endorses cannabidiol for senior healthcare

Shares of pot companies climbed in premarket trading on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump advocated the potential benefits from the use of cannabidiol in senior healthcare in a social media post.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 9d

What Are Cannabinoids?
Learn in this 5 minute video...
youtu.be/38CRrIJqskQ?...

#cannabinoids #USPolitics #cdnpoli #cannabisscience #globalhealth #cannabisheals #cannabismedicinal #science101 #PublicHealthEducation #usanewstoday #uscongress #cannabiseducation

What Are Cannabinoids

YouTube video by DeBacco University

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 13d

Although the U.S. has the potential to lead in cannabinoid science and therapeutic development, the country risks being left behind in the global market.

#USPolitics #UScannabis #GlobalCannabis #NORML #USCongress #usabusiness #cannabinoid #science
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Global Cannabis Playbook Emerges Amid U.S. Uncertainty

International cannabis regulations advance as the U.S. lags. Can American operators adapt in time?

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 13d

Liberty without responsibility can easily collapse into chaos; we are living through it right now. But liberty grounded in science, law, and ethics can and should become the foundation for long-term progress.

#cannabisheals #cannabis #GlobalCannabis #Mexico
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Medical Cannabis and Liberty: The Fight For Health in Mexico

Mexico's right to health includes medical cannabis, writes Erick Ponce Flores, arguing for a continuous fight to ensure patient access to treatments.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 23d

#USPolitics #USCongress #unitedstatesofamerica #usanews #alcoholism #tobacco #cannabis #PublicHealth #healthandsafety #prohibition

Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 23d

#USPolitics #USCongress #unitedstatesofamerica #usanews #alcoholism #tobacco #cannabis #PublicHealth #healthandsafety #prohibition

Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 28d

The next wave of common-sense legalization has arrived!
Cannabis consumption lounges coming to Kansas City, Missouri

#Missouri #cannabislounges #USPolitics #kansascitymo #ustourism #globaltravel #GlobalCannabis #USNews
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Cannabis consumption lounges considered for Kansas City, Mo

Cannabis consumption lounges may be coming to the biggest city in Missouri, where marijuana sales continue to grow.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 28d

One of the most anticipated aspects of the forthcoming cannabis commerce will be legal cannabis consumption lounges, which will put an amazing twist on Caribbean vacationing!
#USVI #globalcannabis #travel #caribbean #uspoli #globaltourism #cdnpoli
www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/legislation-...

Caribbean Cannabis: A Local Look at the U.S. Virgin Islands

Cannabis legalization represents a catalyst for empowering locals in more diverse ways that can help the culture rebuild and thrive.

www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com

Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 29d

Organigram Global Releases Landmark Report: Legal Cannabis Added $16B to Canada’s GDP in 2024

#canadacannabisnews #canadacannbis #GlobalCannabis #CDNecon #CanadianEconomy #cdnpoli #GlobalTrade #canadianexports #canadianjobs #Legalization #alcoholfreelife

www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 29d

Thailand’s ‘cannabis king’ elected prime minister

#ThailandNews #thailandtourism #cdnpoli #globaltravel #tourismindustry #canadacannabisnews #asiatravel #GlobalCannabis

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Thailand’s ‘cannabis king’ elected prime minister

Former health minister Anutin Charnvirakul replaces ousted Shinawatras and has promised fresh elections

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 29d

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations

#canadacannabisnews #canadacannabis #penticton #bcpoli #okanagan #cdnpoli #endstigma #alcoholfreelife

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Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations

"There's no monetization.”

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 29d

Is the #DEA the Epitome of Ineptitude?

#uspoli #uscongress #usnews #DEAHQ #veterans #Trump #GOP www.newswire.com/news/dea-nat...

DEA National Marijuana Embarrassment: DEA Forces VA to Import Cannabis After Blocking MMJ BioPharma Cultivation US Supply

Is the DEA the Epitome of Ineptitude?

www.newswire.com

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 29d

Large cannabis company joins major financial index!

#Curaleaf #uspoli #cdnpoli #globalcannabis #TSX #ETF #cannabisinvesting #CanadaCannabisNews #finance

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Curaleaf Enters S&P/TSX Composite Index as Sole Cannabis Operator | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Curaleaf enters S&P/TSX Composite Index, boosting visibility and cannabis sector legitimacy.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 29d

Well done #Surreybc! Canadians want access.
#metrovan #vanpoli #cdnpoli #canadacannabis #deltabc #richmondbc #vancouverbc #newwest #langleybc

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · Sep 8

The first (legal) cannabis store in BC's second largest city opened recently, nearly seven years after legalization stratcann.com/news/imagine...

Imagine Cannabis opens first store in Surrey, BC

The first cannabis store opened its doors in Surrey on Friday, August 29, several months after the city began moving forward with applications.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 29d

Morocco Approves 67 Cannabis-Based Products

#moroccanculture #moroccotravel #GlobalCannabis #UnitedNationsHumanRights #Legalization #cdnpoli #CanadaCannabisNews #GlobalTrade
www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/09/2582...

Morocco Approves 67 Cannabis-Based Products

Rabat - Morocco has approved licenses for 67 cannabis-based products, marking one of the most important steps yet in the country’s effort to build a Morocco has approved licenses for 67 cannabis-based...

www.moroccoworldnews.com

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