Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what's happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

In our continuing look at politicians now in favor of legalized cannabis, this week we spotlight Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH).

Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) is calling for marijuana to be legalized in all 50 states.

The year Donald Trump was elected President, more Americans were arrested for marijuana possession than for all violent crimes combined.

Lebanon is looking at legalizing medical marijuana for economic reasons.

Lebanon is looking for ways to grow its economy.

While cannabis companies in Israel await export approval, neighboring Lebanon is reportedly considering turning to MMJ to improve its economy.

The U.K. has just legalized medical marijuana.

Medicinal cannabis products will be available by prescription in the United Kingdom this fallafter the government relaxed drug laws surrounding the plant's chemical compounds this week, The Independent reports.

And finally, a new twist on the old "This is your brain on drugs" ad.

A PSA that aims to take the stigma out of using legal marijuana.

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