A German court has ruled in favor of allowing seriously ill patients to grow their own cannabis for medical treatment. But the ruling, with certain stipulations, could still prevent self-cultivation for some patients. Michael F. is seriously ill. For more than 20 years, the craftsman from the western German city of Mannheim has suffered from [...]

A film produced by famous smuggler, author and activist Robert Platshorn and award winning film maker Walter J. Collins.

We all have an interest in knowing which policies work in tackling problems associated with drug use. Many members of the public, and many politicians, believe that our drug policies are not working. But the debate about how we address the challenges of mind-altering drugs is polarised in a way not seen in most other [...]

Imagine yourself in the early nineteen sixties visiting Hawaii for the first time. Walking over the beach you meet a funky guy who shows you an oddly shaped wooden board and tells you to go out and ride the waves. You have heard stories about that thing called “surfing” before and you think this might [...]

Researchers have discovered two cannabinoids that can increase the amount of energy the body burns. Although cannabis is better known for inducing hunger in those who smoke it, known as the munchies, scientists have found that it can also have an appetite suppressing effect after examining two compounds, called tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD).   [...]

The nuisance caused by drug dealers has exploded since the introduction of the ‘wietpas’  in the south of Holland. The drug hotline had no less than 619 reports of nuisance within the first month, four times more than the previous month. Police in Maastricht have arrested 101 people for possession, manufacturing or dealing drugs and [...]

For those who cannot make it to Amsterdam to take advantage of this special offer, the 20% discount code on Jack Herer cannabis seeds has been extended for another month, and a 20% discount code has also been created for seeds of Ed Rosenthal Super Bud. These codes are valid for online orders made before December 1st.