The German government proposed a bill, this Wednesday (16), with the aim of legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
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The purchase of cannabis-derived products, including the popular cannabidiol oil, sold directly in Brazilian pharmacies more than tripled in one year – jumping from 50.366 units sold in 2021 to 170.263 last year. The survey was carried out by Sindusfarma (Pharmaceutical Products Industry Union). The products faced misinformation and prejudice before they began to be sold in pharmacies.
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Cannabis plants can be great allies in tackling the climate crisis. This is what a discovery from the Hudson Carbon research center revealed. Scholars have detected that hemp – a variety of the Cannabis Sativa plant – can absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, twice as efficiently as trees.
The Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) opened a public consultation and interrupted the effects of the resolution that restricted the use of cannabidiol-based medicines. With the decision, which came into effect on Tuesday (25), the responsibility for recommending use falls back to the doctor. The public consultation to receive contributions on the topic runs until December 23rd.
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In 2013, Uruguay made history by becoming the first country in the world to legalize and regulate the production and consumption of cannabis. Driven by former president José Mujica, the action was presented as an alternative to the failed “war on drugs” and meant more than US$20 million for the Uruguayan economy, which previously remained in the hands of drug traffickers. The decriminalization of marijuana in Uruguay helped drive drug traffickers out of the market, but an insufficient and low-potency state supply in pharmacies leads most consumers to turn to the parallel market.
Brazilian startup Kanna Coin is introducing a new approach to the national crypto market. The company is combining the potential of hemp, cannabis, with cryptocurrency technology. The official announcement was made this Tuesday (11).
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A law in Hong Kong that penalizes the possession, consumption and sale of cannabidiol (CBD) came into force this Wednesday (1st), placing this substance on the same level of legality as heroin and cocaine.
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The American basketball star was released in a prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States (USA). Read this and other news on Curto Flash, our selection of the main headlines of the moment.
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The German government established, this Wednesday (26), a milestone to legalize cannabis for recreational use for adults, subject to the approval of European legislation – informed the Minister of Health, Karl Lauterbach. The main lines of the project aim to place the production and trade of cannabis under “public control” and allow the purchase and possession of “a maximum quantity of 20 to 30 grams” for personal consumption, the minister said at a press conference. Use by minors under 18 remains strictly prohibited.
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Joe Biden announced, this Thursday (6), the pardon of more than 6 thousand people convicted of possession of marijuana. The president of the United States thus fulfilled one of his supporters' demands, with around 30 days left until the mid-term legislative elections.
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