Written by Rin Aulia. Photo courtesy of LGN. In May 2025, the Head of Indonesia’s Narcotics National Board (BNN), Marthinus Hukom, boldly stated before the country’s House of Representatives (DPR) that the board would initiate medical cannabis research, the Jakarta Globe reports. The research would be conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the … [Read more...] about Medical Cannabis Research Announced in Indonesia, but no Progress Visible
Riyadh Fakhruddin: Leading Indonesia’s Cannabis Movement into a New Era
Article and photo submitted by LGN. In the shifting landscape of drug policy reform, Indonesia remains one of the most resistant frontiers. Cannabis is still classified as a Schedule I narcotic under the 2009 Narcotics Law, a status that places it in the same category as heroin and methamphetamine. The law insists the plant has “no medical benefit,” and those who … [Read more...] about Riyadh Fakhruddin: Leading Indonesia’s Cannabis Movement into a New Era
Weed is not the Enemy
Essay by K.A.H. Conway. Photo by Rushay1977. Content Warning: This essay includes references to substance abuse, grief, and emotional trauma. He stumbled in reeking of rage and rum. Slurred accusations. Tight jaw. Fists clenched like grief had crawled back inside him. I didn’t flinch. I didn’t cry. I didn’t scream. I just sat there, calm, present, inhaling peace … [Read more...] about Weed is not the Enemy
Nurturing Creative Flow: Mindfulness and Cannabis
Opinion piece and graphic by Gina Mostafa Gina Mostafa MPH, is the founder and director of Queering Existentialism, an education and connection initiative based in New York City. “It is only when the mind is open and receptive that learning and seeing and change can occur.” — Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn As a community workshop organizer whose life has been … [Read more...] about Nurturing Creative Flow: Mindfulness and Cannabis
Cannabis Delivery? It Sure Worked for Pizza
Written by Joanne Cachapero. Photo by Philippe Marquis. Getting cannabis delivered in New York City is about as easy as ordering pizza. Especially since the pandemic, consumers are opting to chill at home rather than spend the time traveling to a brick-and-mortar retail location to make a purchase. Trends are telling and, for consumers, convenience is king. In a 2023 … [Read more...] about Cannabis Delivery? It Sure Worked for Pizza