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Madrid Cannabis Social Clubs: Fact Vs. Fiction

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Cannabis social clubs in Madrid have existed in relative obscurity for many years, but like the private cannabis associations in Barcelona, the word has gotten out about Madrid. Unfortunately, this has led to the spread of misinformation about Madrid’s cannabis clubs, and confusion about how the clubs operate, who can join them, and what types of cannabis products are being produced on behalf of members. This article dispels the top 8 most common untruths about Madrid’s cannabis social clubs. Fiction: […]

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Madrid Cannabis: Fire, or Feces?

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Rumors are circulating that cannabis in Madrid, Spain, is literally full of shit, and, like many juicy stories, there’s a small degree of truth to what’s being said. However, it’s easy to understand why some people might raise a suspicious eyebrow at these reports, which are all 100% based on a doctoral thesis published in the scientific journal Forensic Science International, before the work was defended by its author and examined by the reviewing institution. I investigated the articles and […]

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Top 14 Barcelona Cannabis Club Myths Destroyed

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As a consultant working with cannabis clubs in Barcelona, Spain, I could fill a small book with myths that I’ve heard about how things work here in Catalunya and beyond. Instead, I’ll detail just the 14 most common myths that people believe about Barcelona cannabis social clubs, and I’ll describe the reality of how things actually work in Spain’s private cannabis associations. Myth #1: Cannabis is Legal in Spain No, it’s not. While cannabis has never been criminalized at the […]

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Barcelona Cannabis Club Update: 2019

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The Barcelona cannabis club model is still strong in 2019, even after several years of upheavals, uncertainty, and spates of raids and other pressure from police. For most of 2018, cannabis clubs in Barcelona were largely left untouched by authorities, with the industry in the city thriving once again after several years of cautious progress. This article discusses the events of the last few years, and the future for Barcelona cannabis clubs in 2019 and beyond. Recap – Barcelona Cannabis […]

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Is it Legal to Join a Barcelona Cannabis Club?

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If you’re looking to join a Barcelona cannabis club, it might be a little confusing as to whether you can do so legally or not. This is especially true for foreigners and tourists, who often need to procure cannabis for therapeutic reasons while they are in Catalunya. Fortunately, the good news is that – as long as you meet certain requirements and follow the rules – you can legally join a Barcelona cannabis club and safely acquire what you need. […]

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Tourists and Marijuana in Barcelona

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Tourists and marijuana in Barcelona seem to mix pretty well, whether city administrators like it or not. However, there is a lot of confusion about whether tourists can get marijuana in Barcelona, and – more to the point – if they can legally join one of the city’s many private cannabis social clubs. But because the capital of Catalunya is sensitive to foreigners, it’s important to educate yourself before you, too, decide to jump into the mix of tourists and […]

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Is Cannabis Legal in Barcelona?

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The status of cannabis in Barcelona is somewhat confusing at first glance; it is neither legal, nor illegal. Cannabis in Barcelona is mostly tolerated, but not explicitly authorized, similar to the Dutch policy of tolerance. However, marijuana in Barcelona does enjoy some backing of the Spanish Constitution, giving cannabis enthusiasts a little more security than what one can expect in the Netherlands, or at the Federal level in the United States. This article explores the legality of cannabis in Barcelona, […]

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Barcelona Cannabis Club President Detained, Money Confiscated, Barred from Canada for Life

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The same day that Canada legalized recreational marijuana, a Barcelona cannabis club president was detained, interrogated, threatened, had 12,000 Euro permanently confiscated, and was summarily banned from Canada forever, simply because he presides over a legitimate private cannabis club in Barcelona, Spain. This article is an important read for anyone in the cannabis industries that intends to travel to Canada; consider this a warning. Barcelona Cannabis Club President Detained, Interrogated for 8 Hours, Permanently Banned from Canada The same day […]