Jia, the founder of The Cannabis App, discusses the potential for UK cannabis legalisation in February 2024, gives a global update on cannabis news for February, and highlights the recent heavy metal contamination issues. The video talks about the importance of vaporising over smoking for health reasons, New York’s legalisation of adult home growing, and Germany’s significant step forward with the Bundestag voting in favour of legalising adult home growing and cannabis social clubs. Gary Youds’ release and his efforts in cannabis harm reduction through the Chillin Rooms Harm Reduction Center in Liverpool are also covered. The discussion criticises the UK’s current stance on cannabis laws and calls for a shift towards legalisation, mirroring positive international trends.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:33 Warning about Heavy Metal Contamination in Cannabis
01:40 The Benefits of Vaporising Cannabis
03:54 Legalisation of Home Growing in New York
05:03 The Impact of Legalisation on the Illicit Market
06:20 The Importance of Education and Harm Reduction
07:36 Cannabis Legalisation in Germany
13:12 The Need for Cannabis Legalisation in the UK
17:01 The Story of Gary Youds and the Chilling Rooms
20:25 The Role of Community Interest Companies in Cannabis Legalisation
23:02 Upcoming Events and Conclusion
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