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UN - Cannabis by votes removed from dangerous drugs list

UN reclassifies cannabis, removes it from dangerous drugs list The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has voted to remove cannabis from its classification as a dangerous drug. The CND’s 53 Member States voted to removed cannabis from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs where it was listed alongside deadly, addictive opioids, including heroin. The decision was made after the CND reviewed a series of World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations on marijuana and its derivatives. The historic vote saw 27 in favour, 25 against, and one abstention. While cannabis remains largely an illegal substance, the vote is said to open the door for more research into the medicinal and therapeutic aspects of the plant. In the Caribbean, there have been moves by many Governments in St Vincent and the Grenadines and the Cayman Islands, for example, to legalise cannabis for medicinal purposes. Others such as Jamaica, Belize, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Barbuda, and, most recently, Barbados, have decriminalised the drug under certain quantities and placed restrictions on where it can be consumed. Douglas Gordon, the founder of the Cannabis Business Conference and Expo (CANeX), welcomed the move. "While long overdue, it is a welcomed and important step in the ongoing push towards normalisation of the industry. The UN vote will immediately facilitate more scientific and medical research in laboratories around the world. It will also help progressive thinking government leadership around the world to act and move forward in advancing needed legislation and regulations. I am optimistic that this will have a positive impact on the evolution of the industry throughout the Caribbean," he told Loop News. 2. U.N. Reclassifies Cannabis as a Less Dangerous Drug (New York Times) A United Nations commission voted to remove marijuana for medical use from a list of the most risky narcotics, such as heroin. A United Nations commission voted on Wednesday to remove cannabis for medicinal purposes from a category of the world’s most dangerous drugs, a highly anticipated and long-delayed decision that could clear the way for an expansion of marijuana research and medical use. The vote by the Commission for Narcotic Drugs, which is based in Vienna and includes 53 member states, considered a series of recommendations from the World Health Organization on reclassifying cannabis and its derivatives. Experts say that the vote will have no immediate impact on loosening international controls because governments will still have jurisdiction over how to classify cannabis. But many countries look to global conventions for guidance, and United Nations recognition is a symbolic win for advocates of drug policy change who say that international law is out of date. “This is a huge, historic victory for us, we couldn’t hope for more,” said Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli, an independent researcher for drug policy who has closely monitored the vote and the position of member states. He said that cannabis had been used throughout history for medicinal purposes and that the decision on Wednesday reinstated that status. The change will most likely bolster medical research and legalization efforts around the world. The vote was a “big step forward,” recognizing the positive impact of cannabis on patients, said Dirk Heitepriem, a vice president at Canopy Growth, a Canadian cannabis company. “We hope this will empower more countries to create frameworks which allow patients in need to get access to treatment.” Marijuana for medical use has exploded in recent years and products containing cannabis derivatives like cannabidiol or CBD, a nonintoxicating compound, have flooded the wellness industry. Cowen, an investment and financial services company, estimates that the CBD industry in the United States will be worth $16 billion by 2025. Don’t forget to comment, share, like & subscribe