Cannabis and ecstasy use most affected during the Coronavirus pandemic, survey finds
A new survey has shown that cannabis and ecstasy use were the most impacted by coronavirus pandemic restrictions in Europe over the last two years. The European Web Survey on Drugs found that of the 48469 respondents who reported having used at least one illicit drug in the 12 months prior to the survey, 93% […]
Cocaine has become the second most commonly used drug by students in Ireland
Cocaine has become increasingly popular among students in Ireland over the last few years while is still the number one choice for recreational uses. A new survey conducted by researchers at the University College Cork (UCC) found that cocaine is now more commonly consumed among students than ecstasy, the somewhat cheaper “party drug.” According to […]
Cannabis use could improve sexual function and orgasms
A new study found that more frequent cannabis and alcohol use could improve sexual function and even orgasms in young people. In a small survey published by researchers at the University of Almeria, in Spain, 274 participants aged between 18 and 30 were asked about their cannabis (and alcohol) use before sex. According to their […]
Thailand could be the next country to decriminalise cannabis
Thailand could very well be the first country in Asia to decriminalise the possession and consumption of cannabis after the recent legalisation of the drug for medical uses and for use in food and cosmetics. The country’s Food and Drug Administration is reportedly set to propose the removal of cannabis from a list of controlled […]
Irish minister tells committee ‘war on drugs is not an effective response’
The Minister of State for the national drugs strategy has told a committee that the “war on drugs” approach has failed, and the number one priority should be to protect children and young children from the dangers of drug use. Frank Feighan was speaking in front of the Joint Committee on Health to provide an […]
US Senate candidate pushes for legalisation by smoking cannabis in campaign ad
A US Senate candidate has released a campaign video in which he smokes cannabis – to show his support for cannabis legalisation and solidarity for those imprisoned for minor cannabis offences. The video of Democratic Senate candidate Gary Chambers Jr has gone viral on Twitter after he posted it to his personal account. Chambers Jr […]
MPs to discuss a bill to legalise cannabis in France
MPs in the French Parliament are set to debate a bill that would legalise cannabis, following its presentation at the National Assembly earlier this month – but it remains unlikely that the bill will gain much traction with the incumbent government. A number of MPs are attempting to highlight the potential benefits of cannabis legalisation, […]
Radio caller clashes with Sir Keir Starmer on cannabis legalisation
A radio caller once again forced Sir Keir Starmer to explain why he’s against legalising cannabis while, for example, London’s Mayor has just announced a pilot scheme for decriminalisation. The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, was on LBC’s talk show this morning where the politician was questioned on a number of matters, from […]
What will Europe do if the Italian cannabis referendum succeeds?
Italy’s decision to hold a cannabis referendum could very well be the first of many in Europe, as the stigma around the plant and its use for recreational purposes slowly continue to fade. However, the move is not without its risks. The campaigners and advocates who have gathered more than 630,000 signatures to trigger the […]
Proposed clinical trial will assess medical cannabis for ‘long Covid’
Following a rising collection of evidence relating to the potential of cannabis in preventing COVID-19 infection and its ability to treat related symptoms, an Australian medical cannabis company is now looking to test its effects on ‘long Covid’. It is estimated that around 1.3 million people in the UK are experiencing extended effects following COVID-19 […]