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John Waters Shares Candid Reflections on Drugs and Creativity
High TimesDec 28, 2025

John Waters Shares Candid Reflections on Drugs and Creativity

John Waters reflects on his drug use and creativity, sharing insights on his past experiences and current projects

  • John Waters discusses his past drug use and its impact on his creativity
  • The filmmaker continues to engage audiences with holiday-themed shows and music
  • Waters reflects on the evolution of drug culture and legal substances

by John Waters’ Holiday Drug Confessions: ‘I’ve Taken Every One’

Hello Joya Launches Vegan Hemp Cookies to Promote Sustainable Nutrition
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Hello Joya Launches Vegan Hemp Cookies to Promote Sustainable Nutrition

Hello Joya introduces 100% organic vegan hemp cookies to promote hemp as a sustainable superfood in France

  • Hello Joya launches vegan hemp cookies to promote hemp in diets
  • Mr. Green leads the hemp cookie innovation with unique recipes
  • Crowdfunding aims to expand cookie distribution in France

by un-cookie-pas-comme-les-autres

Cannabis Pioneer Milo Yung Passes Away, Leaving Lasting Impact on Industry
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Cannabis Pioneer Milo Yung Passes Away, Leaving Lasting Impact on Industry

Milo Yung, founder of Big Buddha Seeds, passes away, leaving a lasting legacy in the cannabis industry through his pioneering work on the Cheese strain

  • Milo Yung, founder of Big Buddha Seeds, dies unexpectedly
  • Yung was known for developing the popular Cheese strain
  • His work revolutionized cannabis cultivation and seed breeding

by milo-yung-cheese-decede

Copenhagen Mayor Plans to Close Pusher Street in Christiania Amid Rising Violence
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Copenhagen Mayor Plans to Close Pusher Street in Christiania Amid Rising Violence

Copenhagen's mayor plans to close Christiania's Pusher Street due to rising violence, signaling a potential shift in the area's future

  • Copenhagen mayor considers closing Pusher Street in Christiania
  • Rising violence and gang activity prompt the decision
  • Christiania's unique history as a self-governing commune

by maire-copenhague-fermer-pusher-street-christiana

Colombian Senate Advances Cannabis Legalization Bill Toward Final Vote
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Colombian Senate Advances Cannabis Legalization Bill Toward Final Vote

The Colombian Senate has moved closer to legalizing cannabis, with a final vote scheduled for June 16, potentially ending prohibition and fostering economic growth

  • Colombian Senate approves penultimate vote on cannabis legalization bill
  • Final Senate vote scheduled for June 16, with bicameral reconciliation to follow
  • Bill supports personal development rights and reduces user discrimination

by legalisation-cannabis-colombie-vote

U.S. Congress Reintroduces SAFE Banking Act to Aid Cannabis Industry
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

U.S. Congress Reintroduces SAFE Banking Act to Aid Cannabis Industry

The U.S. Congress reintroduces the SAFE Banking Act to provide cannabis businesses with access to banking services, aiming to enhance industry security and growth

  • SAFE Banking Act reintroduced in U.S. Congress for the eighth time
  • Bill aims to grant cannabis businesses access to banking services
  • Bipartisan support from Senators Merkley, Blumenauer, Daines, and Joyce

by huitieme-fois-bonne-safe-act

French Senator Proposes Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization Bill for 2030
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

French Senator Proposes Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization Bill for 2030

French Senator Gilbert-Luc Devinaz has introduced a bill to legalize cannabis, proposing a regulated framework for implementation by 2030

  • Senator Devinaz proposes cannabis legalization in France by 2030
  • The bill includes a National Cannabis Control and Management Agency
  • Cannabis cultivation and sales would be regulated and taxed

by senateur-socialiste-devinaz-propose-legaliser-cannabis

Albanian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Plantations
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Albanian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Plantations

Albanian military forces are aggressively dismantling illegal cannabis plantations, highlighting the country's role as a major hub in Europe's drug trade

  • Albanian military targets illegal cannabis plantations in a major crackdown
  • Albania is a key player in Europe's illicit drug trade, producing outdoor-grown cannabis
  • Italy aids Albania by conducting aerial surveillance to identify plantations

by albanie-plantations-cannabis

Colorado Legalizes Online Cannabis Sales to Reduce Cash Transactions
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Colorado Legalizes Online Cannabis Sales to Reduce Cash Transactions

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signs a bill legalizing online cannabis sales, aiming to reduce cash transactions and enhance industry safety

  • Colorado legalizes online cannabis sales after over a decade of legalization
  • Adults can purchase cannabis online but must pick up in person
  • Retailers must verify age and provide digital educational materials

by colorado-legalise-vente-cannabis-ligne

Germany Ends Automatic License Suspension for Drivers with THC Presence
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Germany Ends Automatic License Suspension for Drivers with THC Presence

Germany halts automatic license suspension for drivers with THC presence, requiring medical evaluation to determine impairment, following a Federal Court ruling

  • Germany stops automatic license suspension for drivers testing positive for THC
  • Federal Court in Leipzig requires medical evaluations to assess impairment
  • Current THC limit of 1 ng/mL remains, but automatic penalties are removed

by allemagne-thc-conduite-retrait-automatique-du-permis

THCA Shows Promise as Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

THCA Shows Promise as Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases

THCA may provide a promising treatment for neurodegenerative diseases, offering hope for conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, according to recent research

  • THCA shows promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases
  • Over a million people in France are affected by such conditions
  • Research highlights THCA's neuroprotective properties in mice

by thca-efficace-contre-maladies-neurodegeneratives

French CBD Farm Faces Legal Battle Over Trademark Dispute
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

French CBD Farm Faces Legal Battle Over Trademark Dispute

Le Chanvre du Griffoul faces a lawsuit from La Ferme du CBD over trademark use, highlighting tensions in France's CBD market

  • Le Chanvre du Griffoul is sued by La Ferme du CBD over trademark use
  • La Ferme du CBD demands €126,000 in damages and daily fines
  • The case highlights competitive tensions in France's CBD industry

by ferme-cbd-vs-fermes-cbd

Kadra Launches Innovative CBD Rosin Vape Pods in Europe
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Kadra Launches Innovative CBD Rosin Vape Pods in Europe

Kadra introduces CBD rosin vape pods, combining Spanish-grown flowers with French extraction, offering a pure, powerful CBD experience

  • Kadra launches CBD rosin vape pods using self-cultivated flowers
  • The rosin is extracted in France, ensuring a pure, solvent-free product
  • Vaping offers a cleaner, more efficient CBD consumption method

by kadra-vape-rosin-cbd

Chile Launches First Locally Developed Cannabis-Based Medication for Chronic Pain
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Chile Launches First Locally Developed Cannabis-Based Medication for Chronic Pain

Chile launches Cannabiol, its first locally developed cannabis-based medication, offering new hope for patients with chronic pain

  • Chile launches its first locally developed cannabis-based medication, Cannabiol
  • Cannabiol is available in a municipal pharmacy north of Santiago
  • The medication is intended for chronic pain from neurological diseases or cancer

by chili-mise-vente-premier-medicament-a-base-de-cannabis-chilien

CBD Gains Popularity for Health Benefits and Therapeutic Uses
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

CBD Gains Popularity for Health Benefits and Therapeutic Uses

CBD is gaining popularity for its health benefits and therapeutic uses, offering relief without the psychoactive effects of cannabis

  • CBD is non-psychoactive and offers therapeutic benefits
  • Quality and legality are crucial when selecting CBD products
  • CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system to improve health

by effets-cbd-sante-bien-etre

Chilean Opposition Pushes for Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Revival
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Chilean Opposition Pushes for Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Revival

Chilean opposition members push to revive a cannabis decriminalization bill, aiming to reduce black market influence and promote individual freedoms

  • Chilean opposition seeks to revive cannabis decriminalization bill
  • The bill aims to allow personal cultivation and reduce black market influence
  • 18 deputies from various parties signed a petition supporting the bill

by opposition-chilienne-depenalisation-cannabis

New Endocannabinoid Discovered in Dolphins May Impact Human Health
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

New Endocannabinoid Discovered in Dolphins May Impact Human Health

Researchers have discovered a new endocannabinoid in dolphins, pentadecanoylcarnitine, which may have significant health implications for humans

  • New endocannabinoid PDC discovered in dolphins
  • PDC synthesized from dietary fatty acid C15:0
  • Potential health benefits include anti-inflammatory effects

by etude-dauphins-endocannabinoide-inconnu

Study Reveals Cannabis Legalization May Reduce Tobacco Use in Adults
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Study Reveals Cannabis Legalization May Reduce Tobacco Use in Adults

Legalization of cannabis in U.S. states is linked to reduced tobacco consumption among adults, potentially saving $10 billion in healthcare costs annually

  • Cannabis legalization linked to reduced tobacco use in adults
  • Study suggests potential $10 billion in healthcare savings
  • Data shows no increase in tobacco use post-legalization

by etats-legalisent-cannabis-consommation-tabac

Weecl Launches FUGU Brand Focused on HHC Products in France
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Weecl Launches FUGU Brand Focused on HHC Products in France

Weecl launches FUGU brand in France, focusing on high-quality HHC products as a legal alternative to THC

  • Weecl launches FUGU brand focused on HHC products
  • FUGU offers flowers, resins, syrups, and vapes
  • HHC seen as a legal alternative to THC in France

by decouvrez-fugu-hhc

Lithuanian Parliament Advances Cannabis Decriminalization Measures
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

Lithuanian Parliament Advances Cannabis Decriminalization Measures

Lithuania's parliament has approved measures to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis, replacing criminal penalties with fines, signaling a shift in drug policy

  • Lithuanian parliament approves cannabis decriminalization measures
  • Proposals replace criminal penalties with fines for small cannabis possession
  • Initial rejection overturned due to procedural issues

by lituanie-vers-depenalisation-cannabis

New York to Launch Cannabis Grower Markets to Address Surplus
NewsweedDec 28, 2025

New York to Launch Cannabis Grower Markets to Address Surplus

New York will introduce cannabis grower markets this summer to help local cultivators sell surplus products, addressing the state's overproduction issue

  • New York to launch cannabis grower markets to sell surplus
  • Licensed growers and retailers to collaborate on market events
  • Only 13 retail stores currently operational in New York

by etat-new-york-marches-producteurs-cannabis

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