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Canna World @cannaworld.bsky.social · 4h

All paid by the "tax & regulate" crowd 🤡

Rescheduling is not gonna change this

More Than 200,000 People Were Arrested For Marijuana In The U.S. Last Year, 187,792 for possession, FBI Data Shows
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More Than 200,000 People Were Arrested For Marijuana In The U.S. Last Year, FBI Data Shows - Marijuana Moment

Nearly 188,000 people were arrested over marijuana possession in the U.S. last year, according to the FBI’s latest annual crime report, and another 16,000 were booked for allegedly selling or growing ...

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StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 19h

On October 15, Google's cannabis advertising pilot project for federally licensed producers in Canada has been expanded to now also include authorized government operators stratcann.com/news/canadia...

Canadian cannabis industry looks cautiously at new Google ads pilot project

Google Ads recently announced a limited pilot program in Canada, allowing cannabis-related product types or services to utilize the online advertising platform. The project began...

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 2h

THC beverage sales in the U.S. are expected to grow from $1.1 billion last year to nearly $5.6 billion by 2035

#alcoholfree #cannabisbeverages #uspoli #usnews #cdnpoli #canadacannabisnews #foodandbeverage #hospitality #restaurants #canadianbusiness

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Cannabis drinks are having a moment even as Americans consume less alcohol

Consumer demand for cannabis-infused beverages is growing even as Americans drink less booze, with major brands testing the waters.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 8d

Need a broader perspective—recognize cannabis as a source of economic growth, innovation, & opportunity. Require rethinking outdated tax & regulatory frameworks!
#cdnpoli #CDNecon #CanadianEconomy #CanadaProud #GlobalTrade #CanadianJobs #cannabisindustry #canadianbusiness
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‘We have a first mover advantage’: Organigram CEO Beena Goldenberg on why cannabis should be seen as a key agricultural sector

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 8d

Global Cannabis Market is set to surge from USD 39.1 billion in 2024 to USD 151.72 billion by 2033.

#cannabislegal #cannabisindustry #GlobalTrade #cdnpoli #CDNecon #CanadianJobs #GlobalCannabis #canadacannabisnews #uspoli #europeanunion

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Cannabis Market Trends and Company Analysis 2025-2033 Featuring Canopy Growth, Tilray Brands, Curaleaf, Aurora, Jazz Pharma, Green Thumb Industries, Trulieve, Cresco Labs, Organigram, TerrAscend

The Global Cannabis Market is set to surge from USD 39.1 billion in 2024 to USD 151.72 billion by 2033, registering a 16.26% CAGR. This growth is driven by...

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 11d

Spanish government stated that medical cannabis has demonstrated benefits, supported by international organizations...
#medicene #medicalcannabis #Spain #globalcannabis #epilepsy #painmanagement #legalization #cdnpoli #europeanunion
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Spain approves decree regulating medical cannabis use

"Standardized preparations" legalized for conditions like chronic pain and severe epilepsy

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 11d

Spanish government stated that medical cannabis has demonstrated benefits, supported by international organizations...
#medicene #medicalcannabis #Spain #globalcannabis #epilepsy #painmanagement #legalization #cdnpoli #europeanunion
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Spain approves decree regulating medical cannabis use

"Standardized preparations" legalized for conditions like chronic pain and severe epilepsy

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 13d

DEATH PENALTY for having #Crohns disease?
“There’s no medicine apart from cannabis that stops my stomach from aching.”
#jarredshaw #globaltravel #TravelWarning #boycottindonesia #asiatravel #GlobalCannabis #jakarta #cannabismedicinal #basketballlife #indonesia
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‘I use cannabis as medicine’: the US basketball player facing execution in Indonesia over $400 of gummies

Unlike his fellow basketball player Brittney Griner, Jarred Shaw has received scant attention after being arrested for a drugs offence overseas

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 15d

🇨🇦 #Canada holds a first-mover advantage in an international #cannabis market projected to reach $140 billion by 2026. The opportunity is enormous, but only if Canada acts to secure its leadership.
#CanadianBusiness #cdnpoli #CanadaProud #tariffs #GlobalTrade
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Cannabis: The $16B Industry Canada Can’t Afford to Ignore

National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 15d

"patients receiving cannabis extracts demonstrated significant improvements in pain intensity, sleep quality, physical function, and overall quality of life"
#cannabisheals #cannabis #cdnpoli #GlobalCannabis #EUnews #uspoli #cannabisscience #painmanagementsolutions
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Cannabis Extract Provides Relief for Chronic Low Back Pain

Significant improvements in pain, sleep, physical function, and quality of life

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 16d

Everyone wants high-quality Canadian cannabis!
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#BusinessOfCannabis #canadiancannabisnews #cdnpoli #canadianexports #CanadaFirst #GlobalTrade #auspolitics #GlobalCannabis

Canadian cannabis continues to dominate Australia's import market

Imports of cannabis from Canada into Australia's medical cannabis market increased by nearly 75% in 2024 from the previous year.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 16d

#America is drowning in it's own swamp! #uspoli #usa

NORML @normlorg.bsky.social · 17d

🚨 No one should ever be arrested or jailed for the responsible use of cannabis. Yet every two minutes, someone in America is arrested for violating marijuana laws. #NORML #cannabis #marijuana

30 Million Marijuana Arrests and Counting – Enough is Enough!

Every two minutes, someone in America is arrested for violating marijuana laws.

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StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 17d

Canadian cannabis continues to dominate Australia’s import market as domestic production increases stratcann.com/news/canadia...

Canadian cannabis continues to dominate Australia's import market as domestic production increases

Imports of cannabis from Canada into Australia's medical cannabis market increased by nearly 75% in 2024 from the previous year.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 16d

Two-Thirds of EU Nations Back Adult-Use Cannabis
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European Union To Establish Adult-Use Cannabis Pathways For Member States - Business of Cannabis

The EU Drugs Agency launches Cannapol, an evidence-based toolkit to guide member states on adult-use cannabis regulation and harm-reduction policies.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 18d

Goodbye #opioids!
Hello #cannabis!
#painmanagement #backpainrelief #MedicalBreakthrough #cannabisheals #cannabismedicinal #globalhealth #USPolitics
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A drug made from marijuana reduced back pain in a large study

A medication made from marijuana successfully reduced back pain in a new study. The results from a German drugmaker published Monday are the latest evidence that cannabis can be used to treat common f...

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 19d

Trump endorses cannabidiol for senior healthcare
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#cannabis #seniors #cannabidol #healthcare #cdnpoli #globalcannabis #uspoli

Cannabis stocks surge after Trump endorses cannabidiol for senior healthcare

Shares of pot companies climbed in premarket trading on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump advocated the potential benefits from the use of cannabidiol in senior healthcare in a social media post.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 19d

What Are Cannabinoids?
Learn in this 5 minute video...
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What Are Cannabinoids

YouTube video by DeBacco University

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 23d

Although the U.S. has the potential to lead in cannabinoid science and therapeutic development, the country risks being left behind in the global market.

#USPolitics #UScannabis #GlobalCannabis #NORML #USCongress #usabusiness #cannabinoid #science
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Global Cannabis Playbook Emerges Amid U.S. Uncertainty

International cannabis regulations advance as the U.S. lags. Can American operators adapt in time?

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · 23d

Liberty without responsibility can easily collapse into chaos; we are living through it right now. But liberty grounded in science, law, and ethics can and should become the foundation for long-term progress.

#cannabisheals #cannabis #GlobalCannabis #Mexico
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Medical Cannabis and Liberty: The Fight For Health in Mexico

Mexico's right to health includes medical cannabis, writes Erick Ponce Flores, arguing for a continuous fight to ensure patient access to treatments.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · Sep 15

#USPolitics #USCongress #unitedstatesofamerica #usanews #alcoholism #tobacco #cannabis #PublicHealth #healthandsafety #prohibition

Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · Sep 15

#USPolitics #USCongress #unitedstatesofamerica #usanews #alcoholism #tobacco #cannabis #PublicHealth #healthandsafety #prohibition

Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · Sep 10

The next wave of common-sense legalization has arrived!
Cannabis consumption lounges coming to Kansas City, Missouri

#Missouri #cannabislounges #USPolitics #kansascitymo #ustourism #globaltravel #GlobalCannabis #USNews
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Cannabis consumption lounges considered for Kansas City, Mo

Cannabis consumption lounges may be coming to the biggest city in Missouri, where marijuana sales continue to grow.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · Sep 10

One of the most anticipated aspects of the forthcoming cannabis commerce will be legal cannabis consumption lounges, which will put an amazing twist on Caribbean vacationing!
#USVI #globalcannabis #travel #caribbean #uspoli #globaltourism #cdnpoli
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Caribbean Cannabis: A Local Look at the U.S. Virgin Islands

Cannabis legalization represents a catalyst for empowering locals in more diverse ways that can help the culture rebuild and thrive.

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · Sep 8

Organigram Global Releases Landmark Report: Legal Cannabis Added $16B to Canada’s GDP in 2024

#canadacannabisnews #canadacannbis #GlobalCannabis #CDNecon #CanadianEconomy #cdnpoli #GlobalTrade #canadianexports #canadianjobs #Legalization #alcoholfreelife

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Canada Cannabis News @canadacannabisnews.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thailand’s ‘cannabis king’ elected prime minister

#ThailandNews #thailandtourism #cdnpoli #globaltravel #tourismindustry #canadacannabisnews #asiatravel #GlobalCannabis

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Thailand’s ‘cannabis king’ elected prime minister

Former health minister Anutin Charnvirakul replaces ousted Shinawatras and has promised fresh elections

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