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Basic Cannabis Economics

May 26, 2023 Published by

Basic cannabis economics. Wherever you find reefer madness, a poor grasp of basic cannabis economics is right behind it. For example, public health busybodies demand THC limits. As if adults choosing high-THC strains of cannabis will simply shift their demand to lower-THC strains once public health tells them what their preferences should be. Most, if not all, government workers lack an understanding of basic economics and, therefore, basic cannabis economics. So let’s clear up some misconceptions. First, let’s start with […]

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Rosenberg’s Cannabis Act Review 

May 24, 2023 Published by

Morris Rosenberg’s Cannabis Act review will likely fail. Canada’s Cannabis Act is undergoing an “Expert Panel” review per the legislation. The idea was that after three years, the government would return to the cannabis legalization file and grade it. Of course, it’s been over four years. And cannabis producers need immediate relief. Not another bureaucratic task force to create busy work. Morris Rosenberg, a lawyer and long-time career bureaucrat, heads the Cannabis Act Review. Many in Canada’s cannabis business community […]

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Three Signs of Reduced Cannabis Stigma

May 23, 2023 Published by

What are three signs of reduced cannabis stigma? Don’t get us wrong – cannabis stigma is still alive and well. But in the past week, we’ve encountered three new stories that indicate the needle is moving in the right direction. From British Columbia declaring that cannabis retail shops don’t have to cover their windows to Switzerland expanding their legal cannabis pilot. Progress may be coming at a snail’s pace, but it’s something. What is Cannabis Stigma? We can’t identify reduced […]

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3 Signs We’re Living in the Darkest Timeline

May 19, 2023 Published by

What are the three signs we’re living in the darkest timeline? The “darkest timeline” is a common phrase heard among fans of the TV show Community. Although it’s been off the air since 2015, it’s amassed a cult following in these days of binge-watching and streaming. The idea refers to the “many worlds” or “multiverse” theory of the universe. Where in the context of the show, a simple rolling of the dice creates six new timelines.  And one of these timelines […]

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Five Myths About a State-Run Cannabis Industry

May 16, 2023 Published by

Five myths about a state-run cannabis industry. Because the debate between having a state-run vs. privately-owned cannabis industry is riddled with fallacies. State-owned vs. privately-owned cannabis companies. What’s the difference? Is one more advantageous than the other? Are state-run (or government-owned) farms and stores more concerned for the public than those pesky “for-profit” dispensaries? Let’s dispel five myths about a state-run vs. privately-owned cannabis industry. It’s not as if this is some abstract philosophical issue. Following New Hampshire’s Senate’s rejection […]

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Cannabis Tourism in Canada

May 15, 2023 Published by

Cannabis tourism in Canada has been a lost opportunity. The Cannabis Act was effectively a public health document, focusing on making the herb unpopular for young people. Or, as Justin Trudeau once said, his government would not be legalizing a “boutique market.“ But for Nathan Mison, President of Diplomat Consulting, this makes sense. “We were in violation of three international treaties when we legalized cannabis.” There was concern about how other countries may react and whether it would affect trade. […]

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‘Copycat’ Edible Cannabis Harms Children: Health Canada

May 11, 2023 Published by

‘Copycat’ edible cannabis harms children, so says Health Canada. They’re warning cannabis consumers to only purchase cannabis that is “legal and regulated’ from “authorized retailers” who provide products in “plain packaging with child-resistant features.” Now, for the non-consumer or occasional consumer, this sounds reasonable. You wouldn’t purchase whiskey in an unlabeled bottle made in someone’s bathtub. And you certainly wouldn’t leave this unmarked bottle around children, where it can be mistaken for iced tea. But for many, cannabis is a […]

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Anarchist Commune May Shut Down Open Cannabis Market

May 10, 2023 Published by

A famous anarchist commune may have to shut down its open cannabis market due to growing gang violence. Christiania is a self-governing commune in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. Established in 1971, squatters occupied abandoned military barracks and declared it an autonomous community based on the principles of anarchism and mutual cooperation. The community’s rules and regulations are distinct from the Danish legal system. Authorities have had a love-and-hate relationship with the commune. Still, in 1989, they effectively legalized them […]

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German Legalization Details

May 9, 2023 Published by

German legalization details have emerged. A draft of the German legalization bill leaked to the Deutsche Presse-Agentur or DPA news agency. The German government is still hammering out the legalization details, so some of these rules could change. But so far, we’ve seen how Germany’s social cannabis clubs might work. And what kind of restrictions the government is placing on cannabis consumers.  German Legalization Details As German politicians deliberate in the Bundestag, their initial legalization details look like this: Cannabis […]

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Cannabis Causes Schizophrenia: Study

May 8, 2023 Published by

Cannabis causes schizophrenia says a new study led by researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse. They collected data from over 6 million people in Denmark. They found an association between 21-30-year-old male cannabis consumers and higher rates of schizophrenia. Ergo: cannabis causes schizophrenia. Cue moral outcry from the public health busybodies. Take this article from the Telegraph. The author repeats the study’s conclusions that cannabis causes schizophrenia.  Therefore, she is alarmed that “For some, it has become as […]

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