Substances

Cannabis & related

14 February 2023
Japan to legalise medical cannabis

Japan to legalise medical cannabis

Despite a flourishing CBD market and plans to legalise medical access, the government has vowed to further criminalise non-medical uses.
16 January 2023
There’s a rising green tide in Brazil

There’s a rising green tide in Brazil

Despite attempts by the outgoing administration to ban the prescription of cannabis products, a growing number of activists, civil society, health professionals and politicians mobilise to secure safe access.
12 December 2022
Cannabis in Australia

Cannabis in Australia

The Penington Institute discusses medicinal access, reducing the harms associated with current laws and substance use, and ideas towards more compassionate frameworks.