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International

Behind DEA’s 1975 Admission That Rescheduling Cannabis Does Not Violate International Treaty

The DEA’s refusal to reschedule cannabis nearly 50 years ago derived from HHS predecessor’s failure to recognize its medical value, not a 1961 treaty.

February 22, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

The State of European Cannabis Reform: Fall 2022 Update

Cannabis reform is moving across Europe, but regional uniformity will take a long time.

October 5, 2022

International

With 209 Million Cannabis Users Worldwide, UN Drug Report Delves Into Legalization Impacts

The World Drug Report also analyzes regional trends in cannabis markets, including supply, use, cultivation, perceptions, COVID tendencies and more.

June 28, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Reps. Mace and Lee Introduce Resolution Instructing UN to Deschedule Cannabis

The U.S. representatives came together in bipartisan backing of a resolution they say would support global research and reform

March 18, 2022

International

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Releases 2021 World Drug Report

The report finds cannabis is more potent but fewer young people view it as harmful; suggests a comprehensive ban on advertising.

June 28, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Industry Weighs in on DEA Cannabis Research Final Rule

Stakeholders express concern that the agency will weigh applicants’ compliance with federal law when granting registrations.

December 23, 2020

International

UPDATE: UN Votes to Remove Cannabis From List of Most Dangerous Drugs

The UN recently voted on recommendations brought forth by the WHO, potentially increasing access to medical cannabis across the globe while rejecting setting a THC limit on medical CBD products.

December 2, 2020