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EuronewsDec 30, 2016

Ireland Considers Cannabis Decriminalization Amid Global Trend

Ireland considers decriminalizing cannabis for medicinal use, reflecting a global trend toward drug reform and potential public health benefits

•Ireland considers cannabis decriminalization for medicinal use
•Health Minister Simon Harris awaits further evidence on cannabis benefits
•Global trends show increasing acceptance and legalization of cannabis

by Could Ireland get even greener? As Ireland decides whether to follow suit and decriminalise marijuana, we take a look at the reported pros and cons. 30/12/2016

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EuronewsNov 9, 2016

Uncertainty Surrounds Marijuana Legalization Under Trump Administration

Marijuana legalization faces uncertainty under Trump's presidency, as his stance remains unclear, leaving advocates and policymakers in anticipation

•Trump's stance on marijuana has shifted since 1990
•He supports medical marijuana but opposes adult recreational use

by Trump and marijuana The legalisation of marijuana became a hot-button issue in this US election campaign How will plans to legalise the drug fare in a Trump presidency? 09/11/2016

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NewsweedSep 14, 2016

Daily Cannabis Users Show Lower BMI in New Study

A study from the University of Miami finds daily cannabis users have a lower BMI, challenging assumptions about its impact on weight

•Daily cannabis users have an average BMI 3% lower
•Study tracked over 13,000 adults aged 18 to 32
•Results challenge the belief that cannabis leads to weight gain

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EuronewsSep 2, 2016

Copenhagen's Christiania Residents Dismantle Cannabis Stalls Following Shooting

Christiania residents in Copenhagen dismantle cannabis stalls after a shooting injures police officers, highlighting concerns over organized crime

•Christiania residents dismantle cannabis stalls after a shooting
•Two police officers and a civilian were injured in the incident
•The suspected shooter was arrested but later died from injuries

by Residents of Copenhagen's Christiania demolish cannabis huts after shooting Residents of Copenhagen’s so-called free town of Christiania began tearing down stalls selling cannabis. 02/09/2016

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EuronewsAug 11, 2016

DEA Upholds Marijuana's Classification as a High-Risk Drug

The DEA has reaffirmed marijuana's classification as a Schedule I drug, citing insufficient evidence for medical use, despite state-level legalization trends

•DEA maintains marijuana as a Schedule I drug, citing no substantial evidence for change
•The decision responds to a 2011 petition by former governors for reclassification
•Health officials report marijuana has high abuse potential and lacks medical safety

by No mercy for marijuana The US Drug Enforcement Administration has denied requests to loosen the classification of marijuana as a dangerous drug with no medical use. 11/08/2016

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EuronewsMay 4, 2016

Germany to Legalize Medicinal Cannabis by 2017 to Aid Seriously Ill Patients

Germany will legalize medicinal cannabis by 2017, aiming to improve treatment for seriously ill patients, with health insurance expected to cover costs

•Germany to legalize medicinal cannabis by early 2017
•Health Minister Hermann Gröhe emphasizes treatment for seriously ill

by Germany to legalise medicinal marijuana Germany is to legalise "cannabis":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis for medical purposes early next year, according to health minister Hermann Gröhe. 04/05/2016

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EuronewsFeb 8, 2016

US Marijuana Market Sees Record Growth as Legalization Gains Support

US marijuana sales are set to soar past $7 billion in 2016 as legalization gains widespread support, with over half of Americans now favoring legal cannabis

•US marijuana sales projected to exceed $7 billion in 2016
•Over half of Americans support cannabis legalization

by Marijuana in the US: business booming, attitudes changing The marijuana business is booming in the US, with projected legal sales expected to be up more than a billion dollars in 2016 compared to 2015, when 08/02/2016

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EuronewsNov 5, 2015

Mexican Supreme Court Decision Fuels Marijuana Legalization Hopes

Mexico's Supreme Court ruling against marijuana cultivation prohibition could lead to legalization, sparking debate on drug policy reform

•Mexico's Supreme Court rules marijuana cultivation prohibition unconstitutional
•Four more similar rulings needed to set legal precedent for reform
•President Pena Nieto calls for cautious debate on marijuana regulation

by Mexico court ruling sparks marijuana legalisation hopes In Mexico, supporters of drug reform have been celebrating a Supreme Court decision that could lead to the legalisation of marijuana. Ruling on a 05/11/2015

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EuronewsApr 8, 2015

Chile Begins Harvest of First Legal Medical Marijuana for Cancer Treatment

Chile's first legal medical marijuana harvest aims to provide relief for cancer patients, marking a significant shift in the country's cannabis policy

•Chile harvests its first legal medical marijuana for cancer patients
•The initiative is a government-approved pilot program in Santiago
•The Daya Foundation collaborates on this project, aiming for regional leadership

by Chile's first legal medical marijuana 08/04/2015

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Ireland Considers Cannabis Decriminalization Amid Global Trend

Uncertainty Surrounds Marijuana Legalization Under Trump Administration

Daily Cannabis Users Show Lower BMI in New Study

Copenhagen's Christiania Residents Dismantle Cannabis Stalls Following Shooting

DEA Upholds Marijuana's Classification as a High-Risk Drug

Germany to Legalize Medicinal Cannabis by 2017 to Aid Seriously Ill Patients

US Marijuana Market Sees Record Growth as Legalization Gains Support

Mexican Supreme Court Decision Fuels Marijuana Legalization Hopes

Chile Begins Harvest of First Legal Medical Marijuana for Cancer Treatment

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