the lobsterpot< – newswrap Feb 6th 23'

Swiss Trial 

Lots of ‘firsts’ this past week, including the first legal sale and purchase of recreational cannabis in Switzerland. It comes as part of a ten-year project that will track a variety of factors – including social impact and supply chain viability.

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Can Bee Tamed

This isn’t the first time that we’ve spoken about bees – and if we’re honest it’s not likely to be the last either. They’re pretty frickin’ amazing creatures and this article highlights just what they’re capable of. Did someone say cannabis resin-infused beehive? It’s a real thing, check it out.

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Not Just Magnolia Bloomin'

Mississippi has now officially kicked off medical cannabis sales. That’s cause for celebration we reckon. Any change takes effort and this is no different with many advocates working tirelessly for the past few years to make it happen. Bravo(!).

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Keep It Simple Stupid

We love ‘First Dog on the Moon’. Apart from producing article headlines like “The octopus sex scandal that rocked the Antarctic”, the style of the cartoons is wonderful. And as this recent strip shows, the case for legal cannabis is clear. This little pooch quite literally illustrates that perfectly.

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Another One For Your Back Pocket

Gotta have facts to back your claims, especially when you’re tackling the issues that carry more than their fair share of stigma. Anytime you can quote a study or statistic that encourages someone to find out more about cannabis you’re onto a winner. This study from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania does just that.

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How To Get Medical Cannabis In The UK

One of the best kept secrets in the United Kingdom is its medical cannabis program. It’s altogether more challenging than it needs to be to get cannabis medicine, but it is possible. And our friends at leafie have done a brilliant job covering every little detail you need to know to get started.

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