cannabis
Animals
Herd of Sheep Eat 100kg of Cannabis in Greece
A herd of sheep grazing in the semi-flooded plain of Thessaly, Greece "invaded" a greenhouse that cultivated medicinal cannabis and ate around a hundred kilograms, reports say.
The incident happened near the town of in Almyros in Magnesia TheNewspaper.gr website...
Health
Legalizing Cannabis Fails to Address Health Risks, UN Says
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) has warned about the negative health effects and psychotic disorders caused by the increased recreational use of cannabis. The INCB cited data indicating that in all jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized, there...
Europe
Amsterdam Bans Smoking Cannabis in Its Red Light District
The Red Light District in Amsterdam will soon have stricter regulations about smoking cannabis on the streets and late-night disturbances.
Except for coffee shops that follow the 'tolerance policy,' which allows them to sell cannabis under strict conditions, it is...
Greek News
Cannabis Improves Love Life, Study Finds
A study investigating love life and cannabis has found that cannabis users report an improved love life, as well as increased libido, and sense of taste and touch.
The study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research recently asked 811...
Animals
Rats Eat 200kg of Seized Cannabis
Rats in India have been accused of destroying over 200 kilograms (440 pounds) of seized cannabis, as reported by local police, with some of it being "eaten up by the rats."
The acquisition of cannabis by rats came into play...
Europe
Germany to Legalize Cannabis for Recreational Use
Germany outlined plans earlier in the week to legalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis for recreational use.
Under a proposal agreed by the cabinet, possession of up to 1oz of the substance will become legal, health minister Karl...
Medicine
Cannabis Can Prevent COVID-19 Infection, Study Finds
New research indicates that the hemp compounds in cannabis are capable of preventing COVID-19 from infecting human cells and people.
The study, which was recently published in the Journal of Nature Products, found that cannabinoid acids attach to the SARS-CoV-2...
Economy
Cultivation of Cannabis was Legal in Greece Until 1936
The cultivation of cannabis in Greece for pharmaceutical purposes is now legal, as it was legal until 1936, the year it was prohibited
Health
Cannabis: How it Affects Cognition and Psychology
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Cannabis has been used by humans for thousands of years and is one of the most popular drugs today. With effects such as feelings of joy and relaxation, it is also legal to prescribe or take in several countries.
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Economy
Medical Cannabis to be Sold at Pharmacies in Greece
Greece expects huge investments in the production of medical cannabis which the government hopes would add up to 1.5 billion euros ($1.67 billion) annually to state revenue, Minister for Development and Investment Adonis Georgiadis said.
Speaking exclusively to Greek Reporter,...