What does it look like when a doctor helps rewrite a country’s cannabis laws? Dr. JC Scicluna- Medical & Global Business Development Consultant isn’t just treating patients — he’s shaping the future of cannabis in Europe. From Malta’s bold move into adult-use legalisation to the power of real-world data and global research gaps, this conversation dives deep into what happens when medicine, policy, and passion collide. No fluff, no half measures — just a raw, honest look at where cannabis is headed and why community still matters most.

In this episode, we cover a lot of topics, including:

* Rapid Fire (1:41)

* Who is Dr. Scicluna? (7:28)

* How did Dr. Scicluna and I meet? (10:37)

* Malta’s cannabis legislation and Dr. Scicluna’s contribution (11:29)

* Malta… Trailblazers in the EU on tight timelines (19:50)

* How did Dr. Scicluna’s patients find him? (23:30)

* Battling stigmas (26:17)

* How does Europe compare to Australia in cannabis research? (27:50)

* If Dr. Scicluna could run his own cannabis study, what would he focus on? (33:59)

* Are there any specific cannabinoids, terpenes or flavonoids that deserve more attention? (37:51)

* Real-world data… It’s important! (39:52)

* Will pharmaceutical companies play a role in the cannabis market 10 years from now? (41:35)

* Keep your eyes on the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) (43:07)

* Could Malta’s approach be replicated here in Australia? (53:32)

* The power (and safety) of consuming together (54:46)

* The cannabis community LOVES to give back (57:14)

* No half measures! (61:04)

* Dr. Scicluna’s upcoming projects and events he’s excited to attend (64:05)

* Dr. Scicluna key message… Never underestimate the work you're doing! (67:00)

Where to find Dr. JC Scicluna:

* Email [email protected]

* Dr. JC Scicluna on LinkedIn

* Dr. JC Scicluna’s Website

Where to find me:

* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack

* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram

* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X

* Email [email protected]

* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast

Shownotes:

* Pastizz (Malta Street Food)

* European Citizens' Initiative

* International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)

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