In what could become an Australian-first, if successful, a law legalizing cannabis for medical use by the terminally ill or those suffering chronic pain is being proposed in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Highlights: The ACT will consider a proposal decriminalizing medicinal cannabis use  It would allow cannabis use among terminally ill and chronic pain […]

In an attempt to “deter performance-enhancing drug use and to protect the health and safety of the student-athlete”, The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Legislative Council proposed a penalty reduction for players who test positive for marijuana. Currently, the minimum penalty for a positive test for any NCAA banned drug is the loss of one year of eligibility […]