Australian Father Arrested for Giving Cannabis Oil to Daughter With Advanced Cancer
An Australian father faces criminal charges for allegedly administering medical grade cannabis oil to his 2-year-old daughter with advanced cancer.
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Synthetic Cannabis Deaths Show Case for Controlled Sale of Marijuana, Expert Says
Researchers say the substances in synthetic cannabis are difficult to identify and constantly changing, making both treatment and law enforcement difficult
Pressure Builds to Legalise Medical Marijuana After Boy Denied Treatment
Australian drug law reform head says most people support the right of parents to do whatever they can to help a sick child
Bill to Remove Barriers for Medical Marijuana Trials in Australia
A bill to make it easier to conduct clinical trials of medical marijuana will be introduced to parliament on Tuesday, Victorian Health Minister David Davis says.
Australia Lags As Hemp Takes Off In the US
This month, the United States has lifted a ban on growing industrial hemp for human consumption. In Australia, a ban remains.
More Evidence of Drug War Failures
In an article over at CNN.com, I discuss a new study that confirms that the war on drugs is an expensive failure.
HEMP Party In Australia Launches Official Campaign For Legalization of Marijuana
The Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) Party of Australia officially launched its election campaign on Monday in Sydney’s Hyde Park.
Expert Calls For Marijuana To Be Legalised To Reduce Harm of Binge Drinking In Teens
The head of Australia's leading alcohol research body has called for marijuana to be legalised to reduce the harm of drinking.
Delay In Food Standards Australia New Zealand Hemp Seeds Decision
There is to be a further delay before authorities make a decisions on allowing hemp seeds to be used in food.
Instagram Hashtags Help Aussie Police Crack Down on Marijuana
Police are cracking down on illegal grow-ops and marijuana possession in Australia right now, thanks in part to the help of snap-happy potheads who flag their Instagram photos with tags like #aussiestoners #weedstagram and #oznugs.
