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Poland Looks to Seattle as It Reconsiders Draconian Drug Laws
Poland has hosted several speakers from Seattle to discuss drug laws, their costs and the benefits of reform.
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Jamaica Poised to Receive Lucrative Canadian Deal to Export Medicinal Marijuana
Canada is willing to purchase marijuana from Jamaica, a deal that could potentially earn billions of dollars for Jamaica annually since its...
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Nottingham, UK: Bar Closed for Hosting Cannabis Club Event
A Nottingham bar was closed for hosting the Nottingham Cannabis Club, and law enforcement reminds us that all drugs destroy user's lives... Except alcohol.
Legalization Will Hurt Mexican Cartels, But How Much?
It increasingly seems possible that more states might legalize. But what does this mean where Mexican cartels make enormous profits by trafficking.
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HuffPost Canada: Stop Pretending Prohibition Protects Kids
Michael Bolen encourages politicians and media to stop pretending cannabis prohibition protects kids.
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France’s Ministry of Health Approves Cannabis-Based Sativex Medicine
France’s ministry of health announced Thursday that it has approved Sativex, a cannabis-based mouth spray produced by GW pharmaceutricals. Sativex will be available in
Stoner App Review: Weed Laws
Weed Laws, an Android app, provides a listing of all 50 states, DC, “USA Federal”, and even Mexico that allows you to click on each and see what the deal is. It breaks down the level of offense and what you will face as a penalty for buying, possessing, growing, distributing, etc.
The Top 10 International Drug Policy Stories of 2013
With apologies in advance for all those important stories that didn't make it, here is Drug War Chronicle top ten 2013 global drug policy-related stories:
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Dutch Clampdown Drives Cannabis Farms East
Since 2011, Dutch law enforcement has been cracking down on cannabis farms, causing an increase in grows in neighboring Germany.
Marijuana NewsLink
Uruguay’s Neighbor Argentina Now Considering Legalization
Encouraged by Uruguay's recent historic decision, Argentina is now considering legalization.
Merry Christmas! Uruguay President Signs Marijuana Law
Uruguayan President Jose Mujica has signed into law legislation making Uruguay the first country to create a legal, state-regulated marijuana industry.
High Scientist: Check out Zeoform, A New Plastic Alternative Made from Hemp
Using hemp, an Australian company is now producing products made of Zeoform, a revolutionary material that can apparently be made into just about anything.
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Australian Doctors, Experts Join Call for Medical Marijuana
A prominent group of Australian doctors and experts want cannabis reintroduced as medicine.
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13 Reasons Marijuana Just Had The Best Year Ever
Matt Ferner lists the 13 reasons 2013 has been the best year ever for marijuana (and it's consumers).
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Sri Lanka May Legalize Marijuana
Sri Lanka's Minister of Indigenous Medicine, Salinda Dissanayake, announced that he will introduce a bill to legalize marijuana.
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Hemp Trade Alliance: Canadian Regulations Impeding Growth
Canadian regulations are restricting industry growth, according to the Hemp Trade Alliance.
Uruguay’s President Fights Back Against United Nations
Last week, the United Nations released a statement explaining its position – that Uruguay has violated a U.N. drug convention.
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Sensible BC Petition Falls Short
The petition to decriminalize cannabis in British Columbia was about 100,000 signatures short of making it to the ballot.