“Is there really an endocannabinoid system?” Yes. Although not currently included in textbooks and science curriculums, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) does exist. Cannabis is a plant that happens to …
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The start of the controlled cannabis supply chain experiment, where legally produced cannabis will be sold in coffeeshops in ten municipalities, grown by government-designated growers seems to be moving the …
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We are delighted to announce that for Volteface’s next research project we will be partnering with the leading drug education charity Mentor. The project will be examining how effectively …
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Industry News
Volteface Investigates: Is the Netherlands Finally Heading for Legalisation?
by Lara SmitThe Netherlands and in particular Amsterdam, has always been famous for its coffeeshops. Not for the amazing latte’s and cappuccino’s they serve, but for weed, hash and other cannabis related products. …
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Following the SARS virus outbreak in 2003, various studies detailed increased cases of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. As the outbreak of the current COVID-19 pandemic, a coronavirus similar …
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“Rugby Playing Teen Hacks Off His Own Penis After Smoking Skunk.” It sounds like a headline from the 1930’s Reefer Madness era USA, but it is in fact a …
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Let us, for a moment, consider those three little letters: L, S and D. Or perhaps, if we dare, three more, say, D, M and T. Or even the peculiar, …
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Unsurprising but true: policy documents and treatment interventions developed to tackle illicit drug use do not acknowledge the social benefits, and indeed pleasures of, substance use. It would make …
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Last week, I explored the history of efforts to legalise cannabis in California in part one of my three part look at Prop 64, the controversial ballot initiative that …
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By next summer, adult Canadians will be able to buy cannabis legally for recreational purposes for the first time. And if you live in Ontario, then you now know …