From the Archives: African Khat (1978)
By A. Craig Copetas and Gary Putka Khat: the cocaine of Africa—the mint green leaf…
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German Police Encourage British Football Fans to Smoke Pot Instead of Downing Pints
Anything is better than an invasion of arrogant, drunken football fans from England—including cannabis—at least…
Government in Canada Proposes Amendments to Cannabis Law, Lifting Burdens
The Canadian government is proposing a series of amendments to federal cannabis regulations ranging from…
Germany Bundestag Votes To Make Amendments to Cannabis Law
On June 6, the German Bundestag (German federal parliament) voted to adjust the currently existing…
Senate Resolution Calls For Release of Russian Cannabis Prisoner Marc Fogel
Marc Fogel received a 14-year sentence for “large-scale drugs smuggling” after he was found in…
‘Cannabis Factories’ in U.K. To Be Cleared for Student Housing
Three years ago, police in a British city found that a pair of old buildings…
Japan Government Opens Public Comment Period for Cannabis Reform
The Japanese government announced on May 30 that it would officially begin accepting public comments…
Study To Determine Impact of Cannabis on Driving Ability Delayed
An Australian trial that will investigate the impact of medical cannabis on driving ability won’t…
Twenty-One of 27 European Union Countries Legalized Medical Cannabis, Report Highlights
Medical cannabis is taking over Europe, as well as efforts to decriminalize cannabis in numerous…
Ports in Belgium and the Netherlands, Europe’s ‘Cocaine Superhighway,’ Tackle Drug Problem
The ports in Antwerp, Belgium and several cities in The Netherlands are fighting to curb…
Over 700 Pounds of Ketamine Found in Transformer Statues
A life-size statue of Optimus Prime and other Transformers characters were packed with massive amounts…
Psychedelic Plants Found in Ancient Mayan Ballcourt
Archaeologists studying the ruins of an Ancient Mayan city of Yaxnohcah, on the Yucatán Peninsula…