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How Maxim finally got help!
Maxim is 42. He came to Sweden from Kurdistan when only five. When 27 a doctor suspected Crohn’s disease. April this year he was given medical cannabis oils. The inflammation completely disappeared. But the future is uncertain.
#Legalise
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En kamp mot alla - Hur Maxim äntligen fick hjälp! - Cannabis i fokus

Maxim, om skillnaden mellan att leva och att existera, om hur hjälpen som nu funnits, är påväg att tas bort.

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🌿Legalise Cannabis Australia Party, full submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration Medical Cannabis Review, on the website now! 🌿

🌿“Cannabis should be legal for everyone who chooses to use it”. #Legalise #Homegrown #Cannabis 🌿
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TGA Medical Cannabis Review, Submission by Legalise Cannabis

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TGA analysing >750 submissions in its consultation on medicinal cannabis regulations, expected to signal most significant reform since legalisation almost a decade ago. MCIA & AMCA lodged a joint submission, both organisations together represent 60% of the sector. www.cannabiz.com.au/industry-ali...

TGA reviewing 751 submissions as industry outlines roadmap for reform

TGA begins analysing 751 submissions as industry peak bodies urge balanced reform, new registration pathway, and oppose blanket bans.

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Spain (7 October) legalised medical cannabis. The Council of Ministers approved cannabis to be prescribed to patients but only under strict conditions - only specialists in hospitals may prescribe cannabis to patients.
#Legalise #Homegrown #Cannabis
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Spain legalises medical cannabis in 'historic' move

The country's Council of Ministers today approved cannabis to be prescribed to patients as an ailment to their illnesses.

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*•.¸.𝐻𝑒𝓂𝓅 𝐸𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓉𝒾🐨𝓃.¸.•* @hempedification.bsky.social · 21h

Kentucky medical #cannabis facility harvested first yield; patients could gain access by next month & licensed businesses about to grow a whole lot more. Kentucky saw >100 cities & counties approve local ordinances to allow businesses in their jurisdictions. www.marijuanamoment.net/kentucky-cul...

Kentucky Cultivator Harvests State's First Medical Marijuana Crop As Governor Predicts Farmers Will 'Grow A Whole Lot More' - Marijuana Moment

A Kentucky medical marijuana cultivation facility has harvested its first yield of cannabis, and patients could gain access to it by next month, a top regulator says. Meanwhile, the governor says lice...

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*•.¸.𝐻𝑒𝓂𝓅 𝐸𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓉𝒾🐨𝓃.¸.•* @hempedification.bsky.social · 22h

Even those who do live in the outer suburbs of many of the major cities need telehealth, as hospitals and GPs are sometimes few and far between, especially those that bulk bill. It is such a comfort for new Mums in particular and the oldies, the disabled, & those who can't get out and about easily.

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Australian regulator flagged need for face-to-face consultation prior to prescribing, seemingly contradicting Medical Board guidelines
New telehealth guidance by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) goes substantially beyond existing guidelines. www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/profe...

newsGP - AHPRA goes further on telehealth prescribing ‘good practice’

The regulator has flagged the need for a face-to-face consultation prior to prescribing, seemingly contradicting Medical Board guidelines.

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A new cannabis compound that appears to have “remarkable antioxidant & skin anti-inflammatory”, Cannabizetol (CBGD), is formed when two cannabinoid molecules bind with a methylene bridge, one of the rare compounds in a class known as dimeric cannabinoids. www.marijuanamoment.net/scientists-d...

Scientists Discover New Cannabis Compound With 'Remarkable Antioxidant And Skin Anti-Inflammatory' Benefits - Marijuana Moment

A new cannabis compound that appears to have “remarkable antioxidant and skin anti-inflammatory” properties has been discovered by scientists. The isolated cannabinoid, classified as cannabizetol (CBG...

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Cannabis and Medicinal Mushrooms in Cancer Survivorship
Season 3, Medscape InDiscussion: Cancer Survivorship podcast series. Today, we discuss how cannabis is used by patients with cancer and what research is ongoing pertaining to medicinal mushrooms.
#Herbalmedicine
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S3 Episode 4: Cannabis and Medicinal Mushrooms in Cancer Survivorship

Drs Kathryn J. Ruddy and Stacy D. D'Andre discuss when cannabis, medicinal mushrooms, and psychedelic mushrooms may be useful for treating specific symptoms in patients with cancer.

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The Netherlands’ Fashion for Good project aims to validate hemp content in denim can exceed 20% & reach 50% or higher. A more sustainable alternative, maintaining cotton-like attributes. Hemp is a more durable, insulating & absorbent fabric than cotton.
#Hempfabric
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Fashion For Good Launches Hemp Denim Project

Fashion for Good has teamed up with several companies to accelerative the use of hemp as an alternative to conventional cotton in denim.

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EKOCAN research project funded by German Federal Ministry of Health—focus: Child, youth & general health protection & cannabis-related crime
First-time cannabis use declining since 2019
No significant increase in consumption
Cannabis-related offences were halved
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Assessment Justifies Further Expansion Of German Legalization

As evidenced by EKOCAN's initial findings, an exponential expansion of the number of cultivation associations is warranted in Germany, as is the launch of regional pilot trials.

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Cannabis, trimmed, cured, tested & packed is dumped into shredders, soaked in bleach, or burned under supervision while patients struggle to afford medicine every day in America. Legalisation built a new bureaucracy. What kills the plant now is red tape. potculturemagazine.com/2025/10/03/d...

Dead Flowers: The Waste of American Weed

Every year, millions of pounds of perfectly good cannabis are destroyed under “safety” rules that do little but feed landfills. From testing failures to expiration laws, the system burns medicine w…

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*•.¸.𝐻𝑒𝓂𝓅 𝐸𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓉𝒾🐨𝓃.¸.•* @hempedification.bsky.social · 2d

Australian cultivators/producers “… are competitively disadvantaged as importers are using a loophole in which lower quality & lower cost products, imported from Canada, are being dumped in the market through GMP-compliant packaging facilities”.
#Legalise #HomeGrown
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Australian Cannabis Production, Imports And Exports In 2024

Australia's Office of Drug Control (ODC) has released 2024 data on legal cannabis-related import, export and production activities.

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FYI
Hemp is the future of housing

Whole-of-plant use
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Hemp is ideally suited to Australian conditions

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#Hemp hit another roadblock in Brazil, as National Health Surveillance Agency asked Superior Court of Justice for additional 6 months to decide whether to authorise hemp cultivation for medicinal purposes—effectively pushing decision back to 31 March 2026.
#Legalise
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Brazil hemp ruling delayed again as health agency puts off decision on cultivation

Industry observers suggested that a recent change at the top of ANVISA may have contributed to the agency’s hesitation.

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Michigan senate members approved House-backed budget plan imposing 24% wholesale tax on ‘marijuana’ products hours after the Republican House Speaker threatened a government shutdown if Senators failed to back tax hike despite pushback from advocates & industry.
#Legalise
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Michigan Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Tax Hike Despite Significant Pushback From Advocates

Hundreds rallied in Lansing opposing the 24% increase

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Morocco has more than doubled legal cannabis cultivation areas to 4,751 hectares, compared to 2,169 the previous year. This growth involved 5,493 farmers grouped into 366 cooperatives, compared to 2,647 growers in 2024. Seed management also intensified.
#Legalise
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Le Maroc a doublé ses cultures légales de cannabis pour atteindre 4 751 hectares en 2025 - Newsweed

Le Maroc a plus que doublé ses espaces légaux de culture de Cannabis pour atteindre 4 751 hectares, contre 2 169 hectares l'année précédente. Cette

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Australia | Alternaleaf unveiled storytelling initiative with short films highlighting patients. The debut film profiles 72-year-old artist, motorcycle technician & musician Anders with the Montu-owned company’s website now hosting two additional videos.
#Legalise
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Alternaleaf spotlights patients in new film series

Alternaleaf has launched a patient storytelling film series as part of its broader content and engagement strategy.

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Globo Rural (TV Globo), featured report on potential of medicinal #cannabis & industrial #hemp in Brazil & Latin America, incl. members of Scientific Committee & speakers from Brazilian Medicinal Cannabis Congress—shared views on advancements & challenges. sechat.com.br/en/noticia/g...

Globo Rural covers medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp in special report

Debates on medicinal cannabis continue deeply at Cannabis Connection 2025 in November and at the Brazilian Medicinal Cannabis Congress in May 2026, both in São Paulo.

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Germany’s booming cannabis market, est. worth €670m, entering uncertain, potentially treacherous territory. First interim report on reforms, some suggesting a wholesale failure to meet intended goal & others suggesting positive progress at an early stage. businessofcannabis.com/what-does-th...

What Does the First Official Data on Germany's Cannabis Reforms Show? - Business of Cannabis

Germany’s first Ekocan report shows stable consumption, declining youth use, and gradual legal market growth, shaping the future of cannabis policy.

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Thailand’s political landscape shifted, 5 September 2025, Anutin Charnvirakul appointed PM with 311 of 492 House Rep’s. Anutin will serve four-month term before calling new elections. For cannabis stakeholders Anutin’s appointment brings both relief & uncertainty. harris-sliwoski.com/cannalawblog...

Thai Cannabis at a Crossroads: Regulation, Opportunity and Political Reality - Canna Law Blog™

Legal Support for the Cannabis Business Community Since 2010.

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General Assembly session few months away, new governor in January, state lawmakers & local hemp industry optimistic 2026 might be year Virginia gets legalised adult-use cannabis market. Legislation to be introduced would be informed by work of prior years. www.mmjdaily.com/article/9769...

US (VA): State eyes 2026 for potential legalization of adult-use cannabis

With a new General Assembly session just a few months away and a new governor taking office in January, state lawmakers and the local hemp industry are optimistic that 2026 might finally be…

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Germany | Current draft bill to amend Medical Cannabis Act stirring debate: prescriptions for medical cannabis may only be possible following in-person consultation with a physician. In addition, online mail-order sales through pharmacies are to be prohibited. www.taylorwessing.com/fr/insights-...

Planned Amendments to the Medical Cannabis Act: New Obligations and Prohibitions at a Glance

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Spain—Medicinal Use Facing Final Stretch For Approval
Gov’t expected to approve Royal Decree regulating medical cannabis. Patients complain diminished program excludes cannabis flower, personal cultivation & limits use to oils & two medications, available for years. www.eldiario.es/sociedad/med...

El uso medicinal del cannabis encara la recta final para su aprobación

Bruselas y el Consejo de Estado ya han emitido sus preceptivos informes sobre el programa de cannabis medicinal del Gobierno, que espera turno para ser aprobado por el Consejo de Ministros previsiblem...

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