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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Natalie O Regan
- Apr 6
- 3 min
Myth 2: Youth consumption
As more and more countries reform their approach to cannabis, many opponents against reform often cite concerns for young people among...
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Natalie O Regan
- Mar 30
- 4 min
Myth 1: The Gateway Theory
Since the war on drugs began, we have been fed information regarding cannabis, often incorrect information. We were bombarded by media...
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Natalie O Regan
- Mar 9
- 2 min
The Dutch Experiment 2.0
The Netherlands is known for its liberal drug policy, particularly when it comes to cannabis. However, with the rise of illegal cannabis...
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Natalie O Regan
- Feb 23
- 3 min
European CBD Report
The market for cannabidiol (CBD) products in Europe is expanding rapidly, with a focus on health and wellness. A new report from cannabis...
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Natalie O Regan
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Hungry faces court action over cannabis scheduling vote
The European Commission has decided to refer Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union for voting against the Union’s...
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Natalie O Regan
- Feb 17
- 2 min
Crainn and Uplift have joined forces
Crainn, who aims to educate the public and policymakers on sensible drug policy solutions and harm reduction, has partnered with Uplift...
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Natalie O Regan
- Feb 15
- 5 min
Citizen Assembly, what is it and how does it work?
It was announced yesterday that the long-awaited Citizen Assembly on Drugs will finally begin in April, and it is hopeful they will be...
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Natalie O Regan
- Feb 9
- 3 min
€30 million in cannabis seized at points of entry in 2022.
The value of cannabis seized at Ireland's key points of entry in 2022 was €30.9 million. While the estimated street value of large...
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Natalie O Regan
- Feb 2
- 3 min
Garda Cannabis Valuations
The public's most readily available source of information regarding drugs is the media and news reports. However, it is frequently...
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Natalie O Regan
- Jan 26
- 4 min
Registrations for Cannabis Licences in Malta begin in February
A year may be a long time to some, but in the cannabis space, we are used to things moving slowly. It comes as no surprise that almost a...
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Natalie O Regan
- Jan 17
- 3 min
Federal Court of Justice overturns acquittals for CBD
The Federal Court of Justice in Leipzig has overturned a previous decision made by the Berlin Regional Court, which acquitted five...
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Natalie O Regan
- Jan 11
- 4 min
The prohibition on the sale of CBD flowers and leaves has officially been overturned by France
Following months of operating in the shadow of a prospective ban, CBD retailers across France, thousands of which are thought to generate...
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