Portugal is world-renowned for decriminalising all illegal drugs back in 2001 and, thus, massively changing the legal situation of cannabis. Portugal’s different approach to the ‘war on drugs’ was seen as an absurdity at the time, but recent statistics show that the small Iberian country now has one of the lowest drug-induced mortality rates in...
Author: Konstantin Kaiser
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How Far is Spain From Legalising Marijuana?
Slightly over a year ago, in October of 2018, the Spanish far-left political party Podemos proposed measures that would completely legalise cannabis throughout the entirety of Spain. However, even if Podemos’ plan to completely legalise cannabis would end up succeeding, the changes wouldn’t be implemented immediately and it would still be a long way until...
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European vs American Cannabis Culture
Cannabis culture describes the social atmosphere, the lifestyle and the associated social behaviours in regard to cannabis consumption and everything related to cannabis. Certainly, the cannabis market is huge in both regions, and, therefore, the number of cannabis enthusiasts is huge across the west as well. While there is common ground between the European cannabis...
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The Legal Situation of Cannabis in Spain
Some cannabis tourists have declared Barcelona as the ‘New Amsterdam’, with better weather, more beautiful nature and cheaper prices. The Spanish pendants to the coffeeshops in Amsterdam are called ‘Social clubs’. These private cannabis clubs offer a variety of different strains, seats and entertainment facilities. But is cannabis really legal in Spain? And what is...
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The Legal Situation of Cannabis in France
There was a time when dozens of ‘CBD cafés’ suddenly opened up across France. While this event dates back to June 2018, the legalisation debate is still a very hot topic in France to this day. So, did cannabis already get legalised in France? What’s the legal situation of cannabis in France like today? Let’s...
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How long does THC stay in your system?
If you are either a professional athlete, your career demands unheralded doping tests or cannabis consumption can cause a revocation of your driving licence, you might wonder how long THC stays in your system. In fact, THC goes through your blood, your liver and consequently, your urine where it is often detected via a urine...
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Hemp Clothes – Better Clothing?
Hemp fibres have served us to produce hemp clothes for centuries. And in contrast to earlier times, when hemp clothes were inconvenient and coarse, the technological advancements of the industrial revolution made hemp clothes much more soft and comfortable. Despite the fact that hemp clothes is superior to any other clothing material, it is still...
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Hemp Protein – Best Vegan Protein Source?
Hemp protein is the best vegan protein option if you are looking for vegan protein powder. In fact, hemp protein is the best protein powder you can get, regardless of whether you are just looking for a healthy, plant-based protein source or you are trying to substitute your whey protein to achieve greater muscle gains....
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The Dangers of Marijuana Consumption
According to old and outdated studies, there are plenty of dangers of cannabis consumption. However, recent studies have shown that the dangers of cannabis consumption are significantly less than the amount and significance of the positive effects of marijuana consumption. Related: The Effects of CBD on the Human Body In this article, I want to emphasize...
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The Best Cannabis Travel Destinations in Europe in 2020
Although recreational use of cannabis is still illegal in many places in 2020, cannabis tourism is getting more and more popular and reports about great cannabis travel destinations are springing up like mushrooms. While places like Amsterdam are famous for their cannabis tourism, there are still many rather unknown travel destinations for cannabis enthusiasts. So,...
