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Friday 12 August 2022
Uruguay is legalising the cultivation, sale and possession of marijuana. Why? Because the ‘war on drugs’ doesn’t protect the public, it it only lines the pockets of criminals. Ireland should follow Uruguay’s lead, writes Aaron McKenna.
President Jose Mujica says that the move is necessary as an alternative in the war on drugs.
Independent TD Luke Ming Flanagan is working on a bill that would allow people to both buy it and grow it themselves. Would you support this?
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
Authorities are struggling to enforce new law which bans sale of marijuana to foreigners.
Irish and Dutch roll together when it comes to Cannabis use.
This is what happens to their spinning skills when they light up a doobie.
Leave aside the legal/illegal debate right now – if you do smoke weed, do you know exactly how it works on the body?
The 3,000 plants were seized following the planned search of a business premises in Tuam, Co Galway.
Police have urged the public and landlords in particular to be vigilant and have issued guidelines on spotting cannabis factories.
But the misinformation wasn’t coming from The Voice judge, writes Lisa McInerney, it is coming from his critics – and it’s why young people disregard them.
Six people were arrested yesterday after plan searches in the south east region returned a seizure of cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €750,000.
‘Marijuana 101′ classes taking off in Colorado and Washington states, where the drug has been legalised for recreational use.
Border police seized the device made of plastic pipe and metal.
Washington State and Colorado in the US voted to legalise the drug’s use last month – but what happened in the States before pot went ‘proper’?
A new report by MPs wants drug laws overhauled – and retailers of ‘legal highs’ to be held liable for any harm the products cause.
Midnight pot parties were reported across the US state as the new law came into force.
Is it any wonder he was keen to get out of Dublin?
The Latin American country is considering a new law to give same-sex couples all the same rights and responsibilities of heterosexual married couples.
Maine and Maryland became the first US states to approve gay marriage by popular vote.
It may happen in a number of American states. Would you like to see it here?
The medical cannabis industry is expanding in Israel – fuelled by medical research, government encouragement, and liberal religious and secular attitudes.
Habitually smoking cannabis as a teenager, when the brain is undergoing critical development, may have an adverse impact on IQ levels.
The rapper was on his way to a music festival when he was stopped by customs officials.
Observers will watch the South American state closely, as it looks to take a novel approach to regulating drug usage.
But many coffee shops have already revealed plans to flout the legal measures.
New laws will stop tourists from buying marijuana – is this the right move?
A Dutch judge has upheld a government plan to ban foreign tourists from buying marijuana by introducing a “weed pass” available only to Dutch citizens and permanent residents.
Under the ban, foreigners will not be able to access the country’s cannabis cafés.
All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as the few bits and pieces you might not have seen.
The mother of a slain Florida teenager believes leaks about her son’s marijuana possession are an attempt to demonise him as the controversial case rumbles on.
Excitable commentators, amazing waves, and how to turn your dustpan into a putter.
Matt Every – who has generated some controversy this week – will play the final round of the 2012 Sony Open in the company of Jeff Maggert, a man nearly two decades his senior.
‘Pothead’ range, which campaigners say trivialise illegal drug use, is in 1,000 US stores.
The city of Maastricht has implemented the ban to show the government that a nationwide restriction on foreign tourists won’t work.
Tourbled Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph has been accused of “snatching” a drug dealer’s marijuana and allowing his friends to beat the man with pool cues.
This year’s Tour has just clocked its first positive test and what better way to mark it than by remembering some of the sporting world’s most outrageous examples of extra-legal supplement-taking. Testosterone never seemed so pedestrian!
A couple receive a package but don’t know the recipient’s name – and leave 2.2kg of drugs sitting on their doorstep for days.
IRELAND IS BAKING in a hot spell that is predicted to turn into a heatwave in some parts of the country.
A Status Yellow high temperature warning has been in place since yesterday.
In Europe, Britain, France and Germany are all grappling with water shortages as rivers dry up in the sweltering heat.
So today, we want to know: Have you reduced your water usage recently?</strong? Poll Results:
No (2153)
Yes (1910)
Not sure (270)
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