Access and Attitudes: Mapping public attitudes towards medical cannabis in Ireland
In a survey conducted between July and August 2023 asking about attitudes, opinions and access to medical cannabis garnered over 300...
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Natalie O Regan
- Nov 16
- 3 min
Unregulated & Unsafe: The Synthetic Cannabis Dilema
In recent years, the cannabis market in Ireland and across Europe has undergone a radical transformation, with synthetic and...
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Natalie O Regan
- Oct 26
- 7 min
Citizen Assembly Recommendations: Are they enough?
The Citizen Assembly met for the final time last weekend. In the highly anticipated finale, we saw the 99 members debate and vote on...
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Natalie O Regan
- Oct 12
- 4 min
Social Impact of Cannabis Legalisation
Europe stands at a crucial juncture in the evolving landscape of cannabis legalisation. It's not just about regulating a plant; it's...
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Natalie O Regan
- Oct 5
- 3 min
Ireland's Citizen Assembly on Drug Use: A Call for Progressive Drug Policy
Ireland's Citizens' Assembly on Drug Use is on the verge of recommending significant alterations to the nation's approach to illegal...
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Natalie O Regan
- Sep 28
- 3 min
UN Report Advocates Human Rights-Centric Approach to Global Drug Reform
A UN human rights report has called for a paradigm shift in global drug policies towards a framework rooted in human rights and public...
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Natalie O Regan
- Sep 21
- 5 min
September Review of the Citizen Assembly on Drugs
The September session of the Citizen Assembly on Drugs was centred around examining criminal justice aspects and potential legislative...
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Natalie O Regan
- Aug 17
- 2 min
Germany's Bold Leap towards recreational cannabis
Germany's journey towards progressive drug policy took a significant stride as Health Minister Karl Lauterbach unveiled a groundbreaking...
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Natalie O Regan
- Aug 3
- 3 min
Regulating the Cannabis Potency Race
In the ever-evolving landscape of the cannabis industry, one cannot help but draw parallels between the current recreational-use...
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Natalie O Regan
- Jul 24
- 4 min
Irelands Medical Access Programme: Breaking Down Barriers and Seeking Reform
Ireland's Medical Cannabis Access Program (MCAP) has a short history in Ireland. Following years of campaigning, Irelands MCAP was...
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Natalie O Regan
- Jul 13
- 3 min
Luxembourg's Progressive Cannabis Legislation: An In-Depth Look into the New Law
Luxembourg recently made headlines with the passing of a new law legalising the private cultivation and consumption of cannabis. In a...
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Natalie O Regan
- Jul 5
- 3 min
Citizen Assembly on Drug Use: Review June 23
The urgent need for drug reform and progressive policies took center stage at the third sitting of the Citizen Assembly on Drugs, where...
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Natalie O Regan
- Jun 1
- 4 min
Discredited Cannabis Stereotypes
Cannabis consumption has undergone a remarkable shift in public perception over the past decade, with changing attitudes and increased...
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Natalie O Regan
- May 25
- 7 min
Citizen Assembly on Drug Use: Review May 2023
The May meeting of the Citizen Assembly focused on the profound and often overlooked topic of the lived experience of drug consumption....
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Natalie O Regan
- May 18
- 6 min
Cannabis Developments in Germany: When Research becomes Policy
A new technical report commissioned by the German government sheds light on the effects of cannabis legalisation and aims to inform the...
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Natalie O Regan
- May 5
- 7 min
Compassionate Coercion: Mandatory Health Diversion Programs
With the Citizen Assembly up and running, we have repeatedly heard references to Portugal’s success in decriminalising personal...
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Natalie O Regan
- Apr 28
- 5 min
Citizen Assembly on Drug Use: Review April 2023
April saw the beginning of the long-awaited Citizen Assembly on Drug Use hold their inaugural meeting in Dublin. Originally scheduled to...
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Natalie O Regan
- Apr 20
- 4 min
EMCDDA Report into HHC
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) has released a new technical report on the health and social risks...
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Natalie O Regan
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Hemp's Versatility and Sustainability Offer Huge Opportunities in Developing Countries
A recent report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights the potential benefits of hemp cultivation...
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Natalie O Regan
- Apr 11
- 3 min
An Open Letter to the Taoiseach
An open letter has been sent to the Taoiseach from many organisations and individuals concerned about the transparency of the Citizen...
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