First Application For a Home-Grown Permit of Medical Cannabis in Spain

There is a new development in the Spanish medical marijuana industry: the first application for a home-growing permit of the plant for medicinal purposes. The European Commission has just approved the first cultivation permit in Spain. However, it is still illegal to sell cannabis in Spain without an authorisation. In Spain, there are few licensed… Continue reading First Application For a Home-Grown Permit of Medical Cannabis in Spain

Two-Thirds of Americans Support Marijuana Legalization

A Gallup poll found that two-thirds of adults in the United States support marijuana legalization, including medical marijuana use. However, this figure is low in certain demographic groups. Among those age 75 and older, support for marijuana legalization is highest. Moreover, this group supports marijuana legalization for medical purposes only. This trend is likely to… Continue reading Two-Thirds of Americans Support Marijuana Legalization

The Democratic Party is gaining steam in the battle against cannabis prohibition.

Many polls indicate that a majority of Americans support legalizing marijuana. For example, a recent Quinnipiac University poll found that ninety-six percent of Democrats favored decriminalizing the drug for medical use. The only group that voted against legalization was 12 percent of Democrats. Despite the political polarization around marijuana, it’s easy to see how the… Continue reading The Democratic Party is gaining steam in the battle against cannabis prohibition.

How State Marijuana Legalization Becomes a Boon For Corruption

In Colorado, how state marijuana legalization became a boon to corruption is a story well worth telling. The law has put the power to decide who gets to grow marijuana in a local community largely in the hands of municipal officials. Before a prospective operator can move on to the state licensing process, he or… Continue reading How State Marijuana Legalization Becomes a Boon For Corruption