CANNABIS has been completely illegal in the UK since 1971, but now calls are growing for the laws restricting the Class-B drug to be relaxed. Here's everything you need to know about laws as they stand in the UK... The Class-B drug carries a prison sentence and fine as a maximum punishment for possession How is cannabis classified and what are the penalties? Cannabis … [Read more...]
Pot for Pimples
Yes, that's right! Marijuana could soon be finding its way to your medicine cabinet. With acne affecting an estimated 80% of all people between the ages of 11-30, this far-fetched idea is quickly becoming a reality. With acne products a 3 billion dollar industry worldwide, it is no wonder more and more cannabis-based topicals are popping up on the market. Acne: what is … [Read more...]
Time to invest in Cannabis?
Legalising Cannabis could mean large revenue for the UK The Cannabis Invest UK Conference 2018 was held at the Mayfair Hotel last month and it brought together plenty of investors willing to discuss the huge opportunities to invest in the possible legalisation of cannabis in the UK. Medical marijuana has been gaining popularity as more and more people are treating illness … [Read more...]
British cannabis research facility opens this summer
For the first time, cannabis will be properly researched in the UK at a facility opening this summer. Medipen, the company who tested a medical vaporiser in 2016 with the NHS will open an 1800ft square research facility this year. The facility which is in an undisclosed location will research the use of THC and cancer which could go on to help patients. Taken from the … [Read more...]
Catalonia Legalises Cannabis
After a petition to legalise the plant gathered 67,500 signatures, a government debate was forced to make a decision on the matter. As such, the government of Catalonia has decided to legalise the cultivation, consumption and distribution of cannabis for members of designated clubs. Barcelona is home to many cannabis clubs already. It is well known that cannabis clubs … [Read more...]